Gpac | Food Manufacturing
Gpac is seeking a Maintenance Superintendent (Night Shift) to lead and develop a skilled maintenance team while ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable plant operations. This hands-on leadership role oversees 3 supervisors, 24 mechanics, 4 electricians, and multiple boiler and refrigeration technicians, and serves as a key bridge between day and night operations.
What You’ll Do
Lead, coach, and support the night shift maintenance team to ensure safe and reliable operations
Improve communication and continuity between day and night shifts
Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and refrigeration issues to minimize downtime
Hold team members accountable in a fair, respectful, and consistent manner
Partner with production leadership to plan, prioritize, and execute maintenance activities
Promote a culture of ownership, follow-through, and continuous improvement
Drive training, skill development, and succession planning within the team
Ensure compliance with food safety, safety, and company policies
What We’re Looking For
Proven experience leading maintenance or technical teams in a food manufacturing environment (canning experience a plus)
Strong hands-on troubleshooting skills across mechanical, electrical, and refrigeration systems
Clear, confident, and assertive communicator
High level of accountability—follows through on commitments
Creative, solutions-oriented mindset
Interest in a long-term leadership opportunity
Why Join Us
Work in a clean, modern facility with a strong culture of teamwork and pride
Visible, engaged ownership that supports leadership and operations
Opportunity to make a meaningful impact and lead with autonomy
Stable, established company with long-tenured employees
Relocation assistance available for the right candidate
Please contact me directly for more information at kylla.olsen@gogpac.com or you may call 515-671-2171. This position is an urgent need and qualified candidates will be interviewed this week.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.
