Senior Capital Project Engineer – Manufacturing & Process Engineering | Eddyville, IA

Senior Capital Project Engineer

📍 Location: Eddyville, IA
🏢 Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite
💼 Employment Type: Full-Time
🚫 Visa Sponsorship: Not Available
🚚 Relocation Assistance: Available
💰 Compensation: $86,000 – $146,000 Base Salary
🕒 Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Overview

A leading food manufacturing organization is seeking a Senior Capital Project Engineer to lead the planning, execution, and delivery of capital projects within a large-scale manufacturing environment.

This role will be responsible for managing engineering deliverables, equipment procurement, construction planning, commissioning activities, and project execution while ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.

The ideal candidate will have experience leading capital projects in manufacturing, food processing, chemical processing, or related industrial environments and possess strong project management and engineering expertise.

Key Responsibilities

Capital Project Management

• Plan, manage, and execute capital projects from concept through startup.

• Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, and resource plans.

• Estimate project costs and timelines.

• Coordinate project activities across engineering, operations, maintenance, and contractors.

Engineering & Design

• Design and oversee modifications to manufacturing systems, facilities, and equipment.

• Analyze engineering challenges and develop practical solutions.

• Ensure projects comply with engineering standards, safety requirements, and operational objectives.

• Support facility expansion, upgrades, and modernization initiatives.

Construction, Commissioning & Startup

• Coordinate construction activities and contractor execution.

• Develop commissioning and startup plans.

• Oversee equipment installation, testing, and operational readiness.

• Support successful handoff to plant operations.

Procurement & Vendor Management

• Lead equipment specification and procurement processes.

• Develop and review bid packages.

• Evaluate vendor proposals and support award decisions.

• Manage relationships with contractors, suppliers, and engineering partners.

Leadership & Mentorship

• Provide technical leadership and guidance to junior engineers.

• Mentor early-career engineers through project involvement and hands-on development.

• Share engineering best practices and lessons learned.

Required Qualifications

Education

✔ Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline

OR

✔ Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience

Experience

✔ Minimum 4 years of engineering experience

✔ Experience supporting capital projects within industrial or manufacturing environments

Preferred Qualifications

Capital Projects

• Demonstrated success leading large capital projects or managing a portfolio of projects.

• Experience overseeing projects from design through commissioning and startup.

• Strong project planning, budgeting, and execution skills.

Industry Experience

Experience in one or more of the following:

• Food Manufacturing

• Food Processing

• Chemical Manufacturing

• Industrial Manufacturing

• Process Manufacturing

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will be an experienced project engineer who thrives in a manufacturing environment and enjoys leading projects that improve plant performance, reliability, efficiency, and safety.

They will:

• Have hands-on experience managing capital projects.

• Understand industrial equipment, facilities, and process systems.

• Be comfortable leading cross-functional teams and contractors.

• Demonstrate strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

• Balance technical engineering expertise with project execution responsibilities.

• Enjoy mentoring less experienced engineers.

Must-Have Requirements

Engineering

✅ Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related discipline

✅ Minimum 4 years of relevant engineering experience

Project Experience

✅ Capital Project Execution

✅ Engineering Design & Problem Solving

✅ Construction Coordination

✅ Equipment Procurement

Soft Skills

✅ Project Leadership

✅ Communication Skills

✅ Stakeholder Management

✅ Problem Solving

Screening Questions

1. Do you have a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related field?

2. Do you have at least four years of engineering experience?

3. Have you successfully executed large capital projects or managed multiple capital projects simultaneously?

4. Do you have experience with equipment specification, procurement, and contractor management?

5. Have you supported construction, commissioning, and startup activities?

6. Do you have experience within food manufacturing, chemical manufacturing, or another industrial process environment?

7. Are you willing to work onsite in Eddyville, Iowa?

8. Would you require visa sponsorship now or in the future?

Candidate Snapshot

Requirement

Details

Experience

4+ Years Engineering Experience

Project Focus

Capital Projects

Education

Bachelor's Degree Required

Industry

Manufacturing, Food, Chemical, Industrial

Leadership

Informal Mentoring & Technical Leadership

Location

Eddyville, IA

Work Arrangement

100% Onsite

Relocation

Available

Travel

None

Compensation

$86K – $146K

What Makes Someone Successful in This Role?

• Strong capital project execution experience.

• Ability to manage projects from concept through startup.

• Experience coordinating contractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders.

• Strong engineering problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

• Knowledge of manufacturing equipment and process systems.

• Ability to lead multiple priorities in a fast-paced production environment.

• Commitment to safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.

Why This Opportunity?

High-Impact Engineering

Lead projects that directly improve manufacturing performance, plant reliability, and operational efficiency.

Career Growth

Gain exposure to large-scale capital investments and complex industrial engineering initiatives.

Diverse Project Portfolio

Work across facility upgrades, process improvements, equipment installations, and modernization efforts.

Relocation Support

Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates interested in joining a growing manufacturing operation.

Plant Engineer – Center, ND

Plant Engineer

📍 Location: Center, North Dakota
🏭 Power Generation Facility (Coal-Fired Power Plant)
💼 Full-Time | Onsite
🚚 Relocation Assistance: Available
🚫 Visa Sponsorship: Not Available

Overview

A leading electric utility cooperative is seeking a Plant Engineer to support operations at a large-scale power generation facility near Center, North Dakota. This position offers an excellent opportunity for both recent engineering graduates and experienced engineers to work on critical infrastructure projects that support reliable energy production.

The Plant Engineer will provide technical support for plant operations, maintenance, capital projects, equipment upgrades, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives focused on reliability, efficiency, and safety.

Key Responsibilities

Engineering & Project Support

• Coordinate preparation of construction drawings and equipment specifications.

• Design and oversee installation of new and replacement plant equipment.

• Support capital improvement and O&M projects from planning through execution.

• Work with contractors, consultants, and internal stakeholders to achieve project objectives.

Operations & Maintenance Support

• Troubleshoot plant systems and equipment issues alongside operations and maintenance teams.

• Analyze operational data and recommend process improvements.

• Monitor equipment performance and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reliability, and availability.

• Support implementation of new technologies and engineering best practices.

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure engineering activities are performed safely and in compliance with regulatory requirements.

• Monitor work activities and promote a strong safety culture.

• Assist with maintaining engineering records, drawings, and documentation.

Technical Leadership

• Identify operational and technical training needs.

• Provide engineering support across multiple departments.

• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to optimize plant performance.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred.

• Other related engineering disciplines may be considered.

Experience

• Open to entry-level engineers and experienced professionals.

• Industrial engineering experience preferred but not required.

• Experience with rotating or fixed equipment is a plus.

• Power generation or utility experience is highly desirable.

Preferred Skills

✔ Mechanical Engineering
✔ Industrial Equipment & Systems
✔ Project Engineering
✔ Capital Projects
✔ Equipment Reliability & Maintenance
✔ Process Improvement
✔ Troubleshooting & Root Cause Analysis
✔ Technical Documentation & Drawings
✔ Plant Operations Support
✔ Safety & Regulatory Compliance

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineer who enjoys solving operational challenges and working closely with plant operations and maintenance teams.

Successful candidates will possess:

• Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals.

• Interest in power generation and industrial operations.

• Experience with rotating and fixed equipment (preferred).

• Problem-solving and analytical skills.

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Both early-career engineers and experienced plant engineers are encouraged to apply.

Candidate Snapshot

Requirement

Details

Education

Bachelor's Degree Required

Engineering Discipline

Mechanical Preferred

Experience Level

Entry-Level to Experienced

Industry

Power Generation / Utilities

Seniority

Entry-Level

Travel

Occasional

Relocation

Available

Visa Sponsorship

Not Available

Screening Questions

1. Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?

2. Do you currently have experience in a power plant or industrial facility environment?

3. Will you now or in the future require employment sponsorship?

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary based on education and experience.

• Comprehensive benefits package.

• Relocation assistance available.

• Career growth and development opportunities.

• Strong work-life balance culture.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Work on critical infrastructure supporting reliable energy generation.

• Opportunity for both recent graduates and experienced engineers.

• Exposure to large-scale power plant operations and capital projects.

• Strong career development and advancement potential.

• Located near Bismarck, North Dakota, offering a low cost of living and excellent outdoor recreation opportunities.

• Stable employer with a long-standing reputation in the utility industry.

Maintenance Engineer | Terrebonne, QC | $80K–$100K CAD + Bonus | Manufacturing & Reliability

⚙️ Maintenance Engineer

📍 Terrebonne, QC (Onsite)
💼 Mid-Level | Reports to Plant Leadership
💰 Salary: CAD $80,000 – $100,000 + Negotiable Signing Bonus

Why This Role is Exciting

Step into a hands-on engineering role where you’ll be a driving force behind plant reliability, safety, and continuous improvement. This isn’t just maintenance—it’s about shaping a culture of excellence and efficiency, where every project you lead creates measurable impact on performance and productivity.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Plan, schedule, and oversee both preventive and predictive maintenance programs.

• Collaborate with production teams to align maintenance with operational goals.

• Troubleshoot equipment issues and implement solutions that drive long-term reliability.

• Lead cost-reduction and process improvement projects to boost efficiency.

• Monitor and update KPIs to ensure measurable improvements.

• Develop clear equipment maintenance procedures and ensure PM work orders are completed on time.

• Play an active role in supporting the plant’s safety program.

• Champion the use of Lean tools, TPM practices, and CMMS systems to elevate standards across the facility.

What We’re Looking For

✅ BSc in Industrial, Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering
✅ 2+ years of manufacturing experience, ideally in a Continuous Improvement environment
✅ Background in Flexible Packaging maintenance (highly desirable)
✅ Strong Microsoft Office & CMMS system expertise
✅ Fluent in English & French (facility interviews conducted in French)
✅ A proactive problem solver who thrives on the production floor and isn’t afraid to take ownership

Benefits & Perks

🌟 CAD $80,000 – $100,000 salary range
🌟 Negotiable signing bonus
🌟 Dental, medical, and vision insurance
🌟 Life insurance & retirement plan
🌟 Paid time off & additional benefits
🌟 Opportunities for growth in a world-class manufacturing environment

🚀 If you’re passionate about reliability, thrive in fast-paced manufacturing, and want to play a key role in driving operational excellence, this role is for you.

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.

Plant Engineer | Manufacturing Leadership | Willows, CA

Plant Engineer
Location: Willows, California, United States
Job Category: Engineering - Mechanical

Job Description:

The Plant Engineer is responsible for overseeing, managing, and maintaining the engineering and maintenance functions within a manufacturing facility. This role includes management of both capital and maintenance budgets, focusing on equipment reliability, productivity improvements, and staffing of the Maintenance department. The Plant Engineer will also ensure safety and environmental compliance while supporting the achievement of business goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage, staff, and coordinate the Maintenance department

• Develop and manage Capex Programs, and report monthly on Capex spend

• Oversee the Plant maintenance budget, reporting monthly on expenses

• Monitor plant equipment reliability and implement improvement programs

• Drive productivity improvements across operations

• Implement and manage maintenance skills programs

• Control plant energy management programs

• Ensure environmental and safety compliance

• Troubleshoot and diagnose complex equipment issues

• Collaborate with Plant Leadership to achieve organizational goals

• Perform other related duties as assigned

What You Bring to the Team:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering

• Minimum of 6 years of manufacturing/project engineering experience and 2 years in a leadership role

• Experience managing a team of 55 hourly and 4 salary employees

• Strong understanding of mechanical systems, environmental, and safety regulations

• Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills

• Problem-solving and analytical skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Lean and Six Sigma experience preferred

• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 25 pounds

• Willingness to travel occasionally (minimal, about 2 weeks per year)

Work Environment:

• The work environment is typical of a manufacturing facility, which may include exposure to noise, dust, fumes, high heat, and mechanical parts.

Compensation:

• Base Salary: USD $127,000 to $165,000

• Benefits: Full

• Relocation Assistance: Available for ideal candidate

• Interview Travel Reimbursed: Yes

Ideal Candidate:

The ideal candidate will be a strong technical leader, with the ability to manage both the Engineering and Maintenance departments. This person will need to be people-focused, able to manage a large team, and drive improvement projects. The role includes managing a capital improvement budget of $5-6M per year. Experience in a non-union environment is a plus.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a plant engineering environment

• Proven leadership and problem-solving skills

This is a full-time position with excellent benefits and opportunities for growth.

Plant Engineer | Manufacturing Engineering | Willows, CA

Plant Engineer
Location: Willows, California, United States
Job Category: Engineering - Mechanical

Job Description:

The Plant Engineer is responsible for overseeing, managing, and maintaining the engineering and maintenance functions within a manufacturing facility. This role includes management of both capital and maintenance budgets, focusing on equipment reliability, productivity improvements, and staffing of the Maintenance department. The Plant Engineer will also ensure safety and environmental compliance while supporting the achievement of business goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage, staff, and coordinate the Maintenance department

• Develop and manage Capex Programs, and report monthly on Capex spend

• Oversee the Plant maintenance budget, reporting monthly on expenses

• Monitor plant equipment reliability and implement improvement programs

• Drive productivity improvements across operations

• Implement and manage maintenance skills programs

• Control plant energy management programs

• Ensure environmental and safety compliance

• Troubleshoot and diagnose complex equipment issues

• Collaborate with Plant Leadership to achieve organizational goals

• Perform other related duties as assigned

What You Bring to the Team:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering

• Minimum of 6 years of manufacturing/project engineering experience and 2 years in a leadership role

• Experience managing a team of 55 hourly and 4 salary employees

• Strong understanding of mechanical systems, environmental, and safety regulations

• Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills

• Problem-solving and analytical skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Lean and Six Sigma experience preferred

• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 25 pounds

• Willingness to travel occasionally (minimal, about 2 weeks per year)

Work Environment:

• The work environment is typical of a manufacturing facility, which may include exposure to noise, dust, fumes, high heat, and mechanical parts.

Compensation:

• Base Salary: USD $127,000 to $165,000

• Benefits: Full

• Relocation Assistance: Available for ideal candidate

• Interview Travel Reimbursed: Yes

Ideal Candidate:

The ideal candidate will be a strong technical leader, with the ability to manage both the Engineering and Maintenance departments. This person will need to be people-focused, able to manage a large team, and drive improvement projects. The role includes managing a capital improvement budget of $5-6M per year. Experience in a non-union environment is a plus.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a plant engineering environment

• Proven leadership and problem-solving skills

This is a full-time position with excellent benefits and opportunities for growth.

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.

Manufacturing Maintenance Manager - Plant Engineer – Winchester, KY - $87,160 to $104,680

Manufacturing Maintenance Manager - Plant Engineer – Winchester, KY
$87,160 to $104,680

Job Description

Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Maintenance Manager/ Plant Engineer is responsible for achieving the highest level of reliability for plant equipment through committed support for the Company’s Performance System (known as SPS), Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), and strong ownership of the Maintenance Excellence process within their plant.

What you will be doing:

Ensure the safety of all employees by leading a comprehensive business safety process to prevent injuries.  Lead plant compliance of all federal, state and local environmental and safety regulations.

Effectively implement/maintain a reliability-centered maintenance process that drives machine uptime, improves OEE and lower operations costs by championing the business Maintenance Excellence process.

Provide department leadership to ensure the highest standards of plant condition and equipment performance are achieved and sustained.

Ensure maintenance department personnel possess the appropriate skills and are qualified and proficient. Identify and support technical training and development for department employees.

Scope and execute capital projects, participate in annual plant budgeting, manage department spend. Identify technical improvements to equipment/processes.

Apply reliability tools to determine the root cause of critical equipment failures and downtime. Identify the appropriate countermeasures and solutions to improve equipment reliability and prevent recurrence.

Perform as a key member of the plant leadership team – positive communicator and problem solver - driving for plant/process improvements, meeting objectives and setting the bar for performance standards.

Support pillar continuous improvement activities.

This position is located in  Chicago DuPage, IL.

We'd love to hear from you if:

Strong understanding of OSHA requirements related to equipment in-house.  Ability to identify gaps and assist in implementing countermeasures to achieve Zero Safety Incidents.

Ability to lead and develop a highly collaborative and effective team.

Excellent organization, project management and communication skills

Proficient in Root Cause Analysis techniques (FMEA’s, 5Why’s, ATS, etc.) and developing/implementing Countermeasures to drive Zero Breakdown culture.

Process-oriented.  Can identify gaps in any process and implement solutions.

Basic mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, instrumentation, lubrication and predictive maintenance understanding

Ability to manage costs and reduce/optimize where needed

Proficient in Microsoft Office and CMMS experience

Minimum experience 3+ years of successful experience leading a plant maintenance department in an industrial manufacturing environment and/or 5+ years of supervisory manufacturing experience.

Minimum education required: Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Maintenance, Engineering, or a related field.

Experience with CMMS preferred.

Experience in TPM or Reliability field preferred.

Compensation: 

The annual base salary range for this role is from $87,160 to $104,680, plus annual target bonus of 12.5% of base salary.

If applicable…An annual bonus is awarded to eligible employees upon attaining various business and individual goals as defined by the Company and the department leader.  This annual bonus is discretionary, and the Company has sole discretion to determine the amount of the award.

Manufacturing Maintenance Manager - Plant Engineer - West Chicago, IL - $116,160 to $130,680

Manufacturing Maintenance Manager - Plant Engineer - West Chicago, IL
$116,160 to $130,680

Job Description

Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Maintenance Manager/ Plant Engineer is responsible for achieving the highest level of reliability for plant equipment through committed support for the Company’s Performance System (known as SPS), Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), and strong ownership of the Maintenance Excellence process within their plant.

What you will be doing:

Ensure the safety of all employees by leading a comprehensive business safety process to prevent injuries.  Lead plant compliance of all federal, state and local environmental and safety regulations.

Effectively implement/maintain a reliability-centered maintenance process that drives machine uptime, improves OEE and lower operations costs by championing the business Maintenance Excellence process.

Provide department leadership to ensure the highest standards of plant condition and equipment performance are achieved and sustained.

Ensure maintenance department personnel possess the appropriate skills and are qualified and proficient. Identify and support technical training and development for department employees.

Scope and execute capital projects, participate in annual plant budgeting, manage department spend. Identify technical improvements to equipment/processes.

Apply reliability tools to determine the root cause of critical equipment failures and downtime. Identify the appropriate countermeasures and solutions to improve equipment reliability and prevent recurrence.

Perform as a key member of the plant leadership team – positive communicator and problem solver - driving for plant/process improvements, meeting objectives and setting the bar for performance standards.

Support pillar continuous improvement activities.

This position is located in  Chicago DuPage, IL.

We'd love to hear from you if:

Strong understanding of OSHA requirements related to equipment in-house.  Ability to identify gaps and assist in implementing countermeasures to achieve Zero Safety Incidents.

Ability to lead and develop a highly collaborative and effective team.

Excellent organization, project management and communication skills

Proficient in Root Cause Analysis techniques (FMEA’s, 5Why’s, ATS, etc.) and developing/implementing Countermeasures to drive Zero Breakdown culture.

Process-oriented.  Can identify gaps in any process and implement solutions.

Basic mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, instrumentation, lubrication and predictive maintenance understanding

Ability to manage costs and reduce/optimize where needed

Proficient in Microsoft Office and CMMS experience

Minimum experience 3+ years of successful experience leading a plant maintenance department in an industrial manufacturing environment and/or 5+ years of supervisory manufacturing experience.

Minimum education required: Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Maintenance, Engineering, or a related field.

Experience with CMMS preferred.

Experience in TPM or Reliability field preferred.

Compensation: 

The annual base salary range for this role is from $116,160 to $130,680, plus annual target bonus of 12.5% of base salary.

If applicable…An annual bonus is awarded to eligible employees upon attaining various business and individual goals as defined by the Company and the department leader.  This annual bonus is discretionary, and the Company has sole discretion to determine the amount of the award.