Hire Veteran Manufacturing Talent in Rogers
Hiring Manufacturing talent in Rogers? Rogers, MN, in Hennepin County, about 24 miles from downtown Minneapolis. LockLeed connects Rogers employers with vetted, direct-hire military veterans.
Manufacturing Employers in Rogers
These Rogers employers anchor Manufacturing work in the area:
- Graco Inc. — David A. Koch Center (20500 David A. Koch Ave) — worldwide HQ of Graco's Contractor Equipment Division with office and manufacturing, ~450+ employees; plus a separate Rogers distribution facility
Manufacturing in Rogers
Local industrial and business hubs like I-94 / TH 101 distribution corridor, Rogers Industrial Park, and Laurel Creek / Diamond Lake Road business area concentrate that demand.
About 24 miles from downtown Minneapolis via Interstate 94, Trunk Highway 101, and County Road 81 (Rogers Dr). Rogers also draws Manufacturing candidates from nearby Bayport, Ramsey, and Farmington.
Around town, Rogers Activity Center and Crow-Hassan Park Reserve (nearby) mark the local landscape.
Why Veterans Excel in Manufacturing
The Manufacturing work around Rogers rewards people who own a process and hold a standard — which is what a veteran brings on day one.
- Shift leadership, safety ownership, and standard work are second nature to any NCO.
- Veterans are trained to hit takt, hold standards, and lead a crew under pressure.
- They show up, stay calm when the line goes down, and hold the team accountable.
Manufacturing Roles
Roles we fill direct-hire in Rogers, with the service backgrounds that fit each one.
Manufacturing Engineer
Design, improve, and document production processes and tooling.
See this role →Supply Chain Manager
Own end-to-end supply chain: planning, procurement, inventory, distribution.
See this role →Maintenance Technician
Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
See this role →Quality Manager
Own the quality management system (ISO/AS9100) and audits.
See this role →Mechanical Engineer
Design, analyze, and test mechanical systems and components.
See this role →Plant Manager
Run the entire site — safety, quality, output, cost, and people.
See this role →Continuous Improvement Manager
Lead Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen across the operation.
See this role →Operations Manager
Own daily execution, safety, quality, and productivity for a site or department.
See this role →Production Supervisor
Lead a shift or line to hit safety, quality, and output targets.
See this role →Maintenance Manager
Lead preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance.
See this role →Veteran roots run through Rogers — American Legion / VFW posts in nearby Elk River and Osseo and Hennepin County Veterans Service Office — and the wider metro adds a deep pool of transitioning servicemembers near Fort Snelling.
Rogers Manufacturing FAQ
Which Rogers employers hire veteran Manufacturing talent?
Rogers-area Manufacturing employers include Graco Inc.. David A. Koch Center (20500 David A. Koch Ave) — worldwide HQ of Graco's Contractor Equipment Division with office and manufacturing, ~450+ employees; plus a…. LockLeed places disciplined, direct-hire veterans into roles at organizations like these.
Do you place Manufacturing talent in Rogers, MN?
Yes. LockLeed is a veteran-owned staffing and executive-search firm based in Minneapolis, and we place direct-hire Manufacturing professionals in Rogers and throughout Hennepin County and the Twin Cities region.
How far is Rogers from LockLeed's office?
Rogers is about 24 miles from our Minneapolis office, via Interstate 94 and Trunk Highway 101 — well within our core service area.
What does it cost, and how fast is the first slate?
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.
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.