Job Title: Manufacturing Maintenance Manager – Plant Engineer
Travel Requirement: Not required
Visa Sponsorship: Not available
Location: West Chicago, IL (On-site)
Compensation:
Salary Range: $116,160 – $130,680 (USD)
Bonus: Annual target bonus of 12.5% of base salary (discretionary)
Relocation Package: Full
Must-Have Qualifications:
Supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment
Experience managing a manufacturing maintenance department
Engineering degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering
Minimum of 3+ years leading a plant maintenance department in an industrial manufacturing setting
Nice-to-Have Qualifications:
Knowledge of OSHA requirements
Experience with CMMS
Strong communication and leadership skills
Job Description:
The Manufacturing Maintenance Manager/Plant Engineer is responsible for ensuring plant equipment reliability, implementing maintenance excellence initiatives, and supporting operational efficiency. This role reports to the Plant Manager and plays a key part in plant leadership.
Key Responsibilities:
Promote and ensure employee safety through compliance with environmental and safety regulations
Implement a reliability-centered maintenance process to improve machine uptime and operational efficiency
Lead maintenance teams to achieve high standards of plant condition and equipment performance
Develop and support technical training for maintenance personnel
Oversee capital projects, plant budgeting, and cost management within the maintenance department
Apply reliability tools to identify root causes of equipment failures and implement preventive measures
Collaborate with plant leadership to drive process improvements and meet operational goals
Preferred Skills & Experience:
Strong understanding of OSHA equipment regulations and ability to implement safety countermeasures
Experience leading and developing high-performing teams
Strong project management and organizational skills
Proficiency in root cause analysis techniques such as FMEA, 5Why’s, and ATS
Basic knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and predictive maintenance processes
Cost management and process optimization expertise
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CMMS software
Experience with Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) or reliability-focused methodologies preferred
This company is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and encourages applications from all qualified individuals.