Hire Veteran Manufacturing Talent in Mounds View
LockLeed staffs direct-hire Manufacturing roles for Mounds View employers — Mounds View, MN, in Ramsey County, about 10 miles from downtown Minneapolis — with disciplined veterans who are ready on day one.
Manufacturing Employers in Mounds View
These Mounds View employers anchor Manufacturing work in the area:
- Medtronic (Mounds View campus) — Medtronic's largest facility (84-acre, three eight-story towers) at 8200 Coral Sea St NE; cardiac rhythm management R&D and device work, ~3,000 employees
Manufacturing in Mounds View
Local industrial and business hubs like Program Avenue / County Road I industrial area, Highway 10 (Mounds View Blvd) commercial corridor, and I-35W business district concentrate that demand.
About 10 miles from downtown Minneapolis via Interstate 35W, Interstate 694, and US Highway 10. Mounds View also draws Manufacturing candidates from nearby Bloomington, St. Paul, and Maplewood.
Around town, Medtronic Mounds View campus, Silver View Park, and Rice Creek trail system mark the local landscape.
Why Veterans Excel in Manufacturing
Mounds View's Manufacturing employers compete for exactly the standards-driven, safety-minded operators the military produces.
- They show up, stay calm when the line goes down, and hold the team accountable.
- Veterans are trained to hit takt, hold standards, and lead a crew under pressure.
- Shift leadership, safety ownership, and standard work are second nature to any NCO.
Manufacturing Roles
Roles we fill direct-hire in Mounds View, with the service backgrounds that fit each one.
Operations Manager
Own daily execution, safety, quality, and productivity for a site or department.
See this role →Quality Manager
Own the quality management system (ISO/AS9100) and audits.
See this role →Maintenance Manager
Lead preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance.
See this role →Maintenance Technician
Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
See this role →Manufacturing Engineer
Design, improve, and document production processes and tooling.
See this role →Plant Manager
Run the entire site — safety, quality, output, cost, and people.
See this role →Mechanical Engineer
Design, analyze, and test mechanical systems and components.
See this role →Production Supervisor
Lead a shift or line to hit safety, quality, and output targets.
See this role →Continuous Improvement Manager
Lead Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen across the operation.
See this role →Supply Chain Manager
Own end-to-end supply chain: planning, procurement, inventory, distribution.
See this role →With American Legion / VFW posts serving the Mounds View-New Brighton area nearby and Fort Snelling within reach, Mounds View has a genuine veteran community to recruit from.
Mounds View Manufacturing FAQ
Which Mounds View employers hire veteran Manufacturing talent?
Mounds View-area Manufacturing employers include Medtronic (Mounds View campus). Medtronic's largest facility (84-acre, three eight-story towers) at 8200 Coral Sea St NE; cardiac rhythm management R&D and device work, ~3,000 employees. LockLeed places disciplined, direct-hire veterans into roles at organizations like these.
Do you place Manufacturing talent in Mounds View, MN?
Yes. LockLeed is a veteran-owned staffing and executive-search firm based in Minneapolis, and we place direct-hire Manufacturing professionals in Mounds View and throughout Ramsey County and the Twin Cities region.
How far is Mounds View from LockLeed's office?
Mounds View is about 10 miles from our Minneapolis office, via Interstate 35W and Interstate 694 — well within our core service area.
How does hiring through LockLeed work?
We present a first slate of 2-4 vetted finalists within 5-10 business days of the requirements brief, on a contingency model — you pay only when you hire, and it is always free for the candidate.
Why hire veterans for Manufacturing roles?
Whether it's a lean cell, a 24/7 continuous process, or a high-mix job shop, manufacturers need supervisors and engineers who own the floor. Veterans have been running complex operations since they were 22.
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