Plant Operations Director – Healthcare Facilities | Middlebury, VT | $106k–$160k

🏗️ Plant Operations Director

📍 Location: Middlebury, Vermont (Onsite)
🏥 Industry: Healthcare / Facilities Management
🎓 Education: Technical or College Education in Building Trades Preferred
💼 Experience Level: Mid-Level Leadership (5+ Years Facilities Leadership)
💰 Compensation: $106,000 – $160,000 base salary + benefits
🚫 Visa Sponsorship: Not available
🚚 Relocation Assistance: Partial
🕓 Employment Type: Full-Time | Onsite

🌟 The Opportunity

An excellent opportunity has opened for a Plant Operations Director to lead the Facilities, Maintenance, and Environmental Safety functions for a respected healthcare organization in Middlebury, Vermont.

This role offers a chance to make a lasting impact by ensuring that all hospital and clinic facilities are maintained to the highest standards of safety, functionality, and compliance. The successful candidate will oversee building maintenance, biomedical systems, and hazardous waste management while fostering collaboration across departments and within the wider health network.

If you’re an experienced facilities leader with strong technical knowledge, a strategic mindset, and the ability to drive operational excellence in a healthcare environment, this role offers both challenge and reward.

🧭 Key Responsibilities

• Leadership & Oversight: Lead and direct Plant Operations, Maintenance, Biomed, and Hazardous Waste functions across multiple healthcare facilities.

• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all buildings and systems comply with CMS, OSHA, Life Safety Code, and other healthcare regulatory standards.

• Facilities Management: Oversee maintenance of physical structures, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, utility, and mechanical systems to ensure operational reliability.

• Safety & Risk Management: Maintain a proactive safety culture, ensuring that hazardous materials, waste disposal, and life safety systems meet strict compliance guidelines.

• Team Development: Provide leadership, coaching, and performance management for Plant Operations managers and technical staff.

• Strategic Collaboration: Partner with hospital leadership and the broader UVM Health Network Facilities Council to align facilities operations with organizational goals.

• Project Coordination: Collaborate across departments to plan and execute renovation, repair, and maintenance projects efficiently and safely.

• Financial Stewardship: Implement effective cost controls, manage budgets, and support capital improvement initiatives.

🩺 Qualifications & Requirements

✅ Experience: Minimum 5 years of leadership experience in facilities or plant operations management.
✅ Technical Knowledge:

• Hands-on understanding of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, boilers, and hazardous material management.

• Strong working knowledge of safety regulations and healthcare facility codes.
  ✅ Leadership Skills: Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage projects, and operate effectively in a collaborative, cross-functional environment.
  ✅ Analytical & Strategic Thinking: Skilled in business strategy implementation, cost control, and productivity optimization.
  ✅ Education:

• Technical or college education in maintenance, building trades, or engineering preferred.

• CHFM certification (Certified Healthcare Facility Manager) strongly desired.
  ✅ Healthcare Experience: Prior experience in a healthcare or hospital setting preferred but not required.

💡 Desired Attributes

⭐ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
⭐ Strong ability to prioritize multiple demands in a complex operational environment.
⭐ Committed to maintaining safety, compliance, and operational excellence.
⭐ Skilled collaborator who thrives in both leadership and hands-on roles.

💎 Compensation & Benefits

💵 Base Salary: $106,000 – $160,000 (commensurate with experience)

💎 Comprehensive Benefits Include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Retirement plan with employer contributions

• Life and Disability Insurance

• Paid Time Off (PTO) and holiday schedule

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Tuition Reimbursement & Education Support

• Employee Discounts & Referral Programs

• Pet Insurance and On-site food service options

🏞️ About the Community

Middlebury, Vermont offers a unique blend of small-town charm, outdoor adventure, and cultural vitality. Home to Middlebury College, the area features arts, dining, and recreational activities year-round — from hiking and skiing to local theater and festivals. It’s an ideal setting for those seeking professional challenge and a fulfilling lifestyle in one of New England’s most scenic communities.

🧩 Candidate Snapshot

• Role: Plant Operations Director

• Experience: 5+ years in Facilities or Plant Leadership

• Education: Technical or College-level Building Trades background preferred

• Certifications: CHFM desirable

• Industry: Healthcare / Facilities Management

• Work Environment: Onsite, full-time

• Salary Range: $106,000 – $160,000

🚀 Ready to lead facilities operations that make a real difference in healthcare?
Join a mission-driven team dedicated to maintaining safe, efficient, and high-performing hospital environments that support exceptional patient care.

Manufacturing Maintenance Manager / Plant Engineer | Winchester, KY | $84K–$114K + Quarterly Bonus

Manufacturing Maintenance Manager / Plant Engineer

📍 Location: Winchester, KY (On-site)
💼 Employment Type: Full-time
💵 Compensation: $84,640 – $114,840 per year + 12.5% quarterly bonus
🎯 Level: Mid-level | Reports to Plant Manager

About the Role

We’re seeking a Manufacturing Maintenance Manager / Plant Engineer to lead reliability, safety, and performance initiatives in a high-volume manufacturing facility. This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll manage the maintenance team, drive process improvements, and ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards.

As a key member of the plant leadership team, you’ll play a critical role in maximizing equipment uptime, reducing operational costs, and delivering on continuous improvement initiatives.

What You’ll Do

• Lead plant safety processes to ensure zero incidents and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

• Implement and maintain a reliability-centered maintenance process to improve equipment uptime, OEE, and cost efficiency.

• Develop and lead the maintenance team, ensuring skills and training align with plant needs.

• Manage capital projects, departmental budgets, and maintenance spend.

• Apply root cause analysis techniques (FMEA, 5-Why, ATS) to resolve critical equipment failures and prevent recurrence.

• Partner with plant leadership to drive continuous improvement initiatives and achieve business objectives.

• Oversee plant systems and processes with focus on TPM, maintenance excellence, and overall plant reliability.

• Ensure proper documentation, compliance, and alignment with industry standards.

Qualifications

Must-Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, or related Engineering field.

• 3+ years’ experience leading a manufacturing maintenance department or 5+ years of supervisory experience in manufacturing.

• Proven expertise in failure analysis and root cause investigations.

• Strong knowledge of OSHA requirements and compliance practices.

Preferred:

• Experience with CMMS systems and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM).

• Strong project management and organizational skills.

• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and instrumentation systems.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and maintenance management software.

Compensation & Benefits

💵 Base Salary: $84,640 – $114,840 annually
🎯 Bonus: 12.5% quarterly
🩺 Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (FSA/HSA options available)

• 401(k) with company match

• Paid time off and holidays

• Tuition reimbursement and career development programs

• Company-paid and voluntary insurance plans (life, accident, disability)

• Wellbeing resources and Employee Assistance Program

Work Schedule

⏰ Hours: Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📞 On-call: Some weekends and after-hours support as required by plant needs

Ideal Candidate

You’re an experienced engineering leader who thrives in fast-paced, manufacturing environments. You know how to balance technical expertise with strong leadership, building high-performing teams while ensuring operational excellence.

👉 Ready to lead maintenance excellence and drive plant reliability forward? Apply today and take the next step in your career.

Maintenance Manager | Food & Beverage Manufacturing | Cherokee, OK | $131K–$150K

🏭 Maintenance Manager
🗺️ Cherokee, OK
📍 Food & Beverages Industry | Onsite
💼 Mid-Senior Level | Management
📅 Full-time | 1 Position Available

✨ Compensation: $131,000 – $150,000 (confidential if posted externally)
🚚 Relocation: Limited assistance available
❌ Visa Sponsorship: Not available

🎯 Position Purpose

The Maintenance Manager will oversee the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of maintenance practices that keep plant equipment, grounds, and production processes running efficiently. This leader will play a vital role in driving operational excellence, ensuring compliance, and fostering a culture of safety while leading the engineering and maintenance teams.

🛠️ Key Responsibilities

• Plant Operations & Layout: Develop and optimize plant processing lines to support operational changes or expansions.

• Safety & Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to OSHA regulations and all company safety policies.

• Team Leadership: Equip and guide engineering and maintenance teams with the tools, training, and knowledge needed to sustain facility operations.

• Budget & Projects: Oversee Capital and Expense Budget projects and ensure timely execution.

• Vendor & Contractor Management: Build strong working relationships with external contractors and vendors to ensure efficient project delivery.

• Cross-Department Collaboration: Partner closely with other departments to resolve daily operational challenges and drive plant-wide success.

• Continuous Improvement: Identify issues proactively and lead solutions in a structured, constructive manner.

✅ Qualifications

• Education: Associate’s degree in a relevant field (or equivalent experience).

• Experience: 5+ years of management experience in manufacturing (meat industry experience preferred).

• Licenses/Certifications: State Mechanical Contractor’s License.

• Technical Expertise:

• Strong mechanical aptitude with working knowledge of electrical & mechanical systems.

• Basic understanding of refrigeration systems.

• Familiarity with CAD and PLC equipment.

• Skills:

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making ability.

• Excellent project and priority management.

• Effective communicator and self-starter with leadership skills across all organizational levels.

• Computer literacy (Excel, MS Word).

⚙️ Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Ability to sit, stand, or walk for extended periods throughout the day.

• Occasional lifting of up to 40 lbs with proper technique.

• Work may require personal protective equipment (safety glasses, hearing protection, etc.).

• Exposure to extreme temperatures (-40°F to 110°F) and high-noise environments.

📌 Why This Role?

This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on Maintenance Manager ready to lead in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. You’ll take ownership of critical operations, drive continuous improvements, and make a direct impact on plant safety, efficiency, and long-term sustainability.

Manufacturing Maintenance Manager | Plant Engineer | West Chicago, IL | $116K-$130K

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.