Veteran Hiring in Minnetonka, MN
Veteran-owned staffing and executive search for Minnetonka employers — vetted, direct-hire military talent, first slate in 5-10 business days.
Who’s Hiring in Minnetonka
Minnetonka, MN, in Hennepin County, about 11 miles from downtown Minneapolis. LockLeed connects Minnetonka employers with vetted, direct-hire military veterans — from the shop floor to the front office.
Its employer base spans Supply Chain & Logistics, Operations Leadership, Engineering, and Maintenance & Reliability and more, with names like Cargill, Carlson, Inc., UnitedHealthcare, and The Opus Group hiring in and around the city.
Local industrial and business hubs include Opus business park area and Minnetonka Corporate Center / Carlson Center office district.
Interstate 494, Interstate 394, US Highway 169, and Highway 7 connect Minnetonka to the region's workforce and supply chain.
Area landmarks include Lake Minnetonka, Ridgedale Center mall, Minnehaha Creek headwaters (Gray's Bay Dam), and Minnetonka Center for the Arts.
- Cargill — Global corporate HQ at 15407 McGinty Rd W (Wayzata address, immediately adjacent to Minnetonka near Gray's Bay); largest privately held U.S. company
- Carlson, Inc. — Family-owned company HQ at 701 Carlson Pkwy, now a private investment firm (Carlson Private Capital Partners); sold its Radisson/Rezidor hotel business in 2016
- UnitedHealthcare — UnitedHealthcare insurance division retains a large operational workforce associated with Minnetonka (note: parent UnitedHealth Group's corporate HQ moved to Eden Prairie in 2023-2024)
- The Opus Group — HQ at 10350 Bren Rd W; commercial real estate development, construction, architecture and structural engineering
Sectors We Staff in Minnetonka
Supply Chain & Logistics
Hire veteran Supply Chain & Logistics talent in Minnetonka.
See Minnetonka roles →Operations Leadership
Hire veteran Operations Leadership talent in Minnetonka.
See Minnetonka roles →Engineering
Hire veteran Engineering talent in Minnetonka.
See Minnetonka roles →Maintenance & Reliability
Hire veteran Maintenance & Reliability talent in Minnetonka.
See Minnetonka roles →Program & Project Leadership
Hire veteran Program & Project Leadership talent in Minnetonka.
See Minnetonka roles →With Minnetonka-area American Legion / VFW posts and Proximity to Fort Snelling nearby and Fort Snelling within reach, Minnetonka has a genuine veteran community to recruit from.
Minnetonka Hiring FAQ
Does LockLeed place candidates in Minnetonka, MN?
Yes. We are a veteran-owned staffing and executive-search firm in Minneapolis, and Minnetonka sits well within our core service area.
What kinds of roles do you fill in Minnetonka?
We place across Supply Chain & Logistics, Operations Leadership, Engineering, Maintenance & Reliability, and Program & Project Leadership — from front-line supervisors and technicians to plant managers, engineers, and program leaders.
How fast is a first slate?
Typically 2-4 vetted finalists within 5-10 business days of the requirements brief. Contingency model — you pay when you hire.
Hire Veteran Talent That Delivers
Tell us the role and we'll bring you a vetted shortlist — free to start, pay only when you hire.