Zachary Hinkemeyer

Director, Operations

Zach Hinkemeyer is a Director at SkyWater Search Partners and an executive recruiter specializing in Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain leadership searches. Based in Minneapolis, Zach partners with growth-oriented, middle-market companies to identify and secure high-impact talent across manufacturing, distribution, and industrial environments.

Zach focuses on retained executive search engagements for critical roles including Vice President of Operations, Director of Engineering, Supply Chain Leadership, Plant Leadership, and other senior technical and operational positions. He works closely with CEOs, COOs, and private equity partners to build scalable leadership teams that drive operational excellence, margin improvement, and long-term growth.

In addition to executive placements, Zach recruits top-performing professionals for permanent, full-time roles across the operations function, including engineering, production, quality, procurement, continuous improvement, and supply chain management. His approach combines deep market insight, proactive talent mapping, and a consultative search process designed to secure candidates who align technically and culturally.

Zach serves clients primarily in the Minneapolis–St. Paul market and throughout the Midwest, helping organizations compete for high-demand technical and operational talent in a competitive hiring landscape.

Primary Industries:

– Manufacturing and OEM
– Medical Device, Healthcare, Pharmaceutical
– Food Production, Chemicals and Agriculture
– Design/Engineering and Construction

Outside of SkyWater Search Partners, Zach enjoys baseball and playing board games with friends.

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