Manufacturing Maintenance Mgr - Plant Engineer

Position : Manufacturing Maintenance Manager - Plant Engineer

Location : West Chicago, IL

Salary Range : As per Exp.

Job Type : Permanent (Full-time)

Relocation Package : Full

Visa Sponsorship : Not supported

Job Description :

Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Maintenance Manager / Plant Engineer is responsible for maximizing the reliability of plant equipment by supporting the Company Performance System (SPS), Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), and leading the Maintenance Excellence process within the plant.

Key Responsibilities :

• Ensure employee safety by leading a comprehensive safety process to prevent injuries and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local safety regulations.
• Implement and maintain a reliability-centered maintenance process to enhance machine uptime, improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), and reduce operational costs.
• Lead the maintenance team to maintain the highest standards of plant conditions and equipment performance.
• Ensure that maintenance personnel possess the necessary skills and provide training for their development.
• Manage capital projects, participate in annual plant budgeting, and control department expenditures.
• Use reliability tools to determine the root cause of equipment failures and apply solutions to improve reliability.
• Act as a key member of the plant leadership team, driving continuous improvement and meeting performance standards.
• Support pillar continuous improvement activities in the plant.

Requirements :

• Experience : Minimum of 3+ years of experience in leading a plant maintenance department in an industrial manufacturing environment or 5+ years of supervisory manufacturing experience.
• Education : Bachelor's degree in Industrial Maintenance, Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of OSHA requirements and ability to implement safety measures.
• Ability to lead and develop a collaborative and effective team.
• Proficiency in Root Cause Analysis techniques (FMEA, 5 Why's, ATS, etc.) and developing solutions.
• Basic knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, instrumentation, lubrication, and predictive maintenance.
• Strong project management, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
• Experience in TPM or the reliability field is preferred.

Compensation :

• Base Salary : $116,160 to $130,680 annually
• Bonus : 12.5% of base salary, awarded based on business and individual performance.
• The bonus is discretionary and determined by the Company.

Must-Haves :

• Supervisory manufacturing experience.
• Experience managing a manufacturing maintenance department.
• Engineering degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering.
• At least 3 years of experience leading a plant maintenance department in an industrial manufacturing environment.

Nice-to-Haves :

• Familiarity with OSHA regulations.
• Experience with CMMS.
• Strong communication skills.

Schedule :

8-hour shift

Application Questions :

• Please provide your email address and zip code.
• Do you have supervisory manufacturing experience? Please elaborate.
• Do you have experience in running a manufacturing maintenance department? Please elaborate.
• Do you have an engineering degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering? Please elaborate.
• Do you have a minimum of 3+ years of successful experience leading a plant maintenance department in an industrial manufacturing environment? Please elaborate.
• Any additional information you would like the employer to know?

Work Location : In-person, West Chicago, IL.