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Location: Bedford Park, IL (On-site) | Schedule: Full-time, on-site | Compensation: $140,000–$160,000 base + bonus

Overview

A century-old, family-owned personal care products manufacturer is creating a new Facilities Manager role to take full ownership of facility systems and infrastructure at a large, automated production campus in the Bedford Park, IL area. The operation produces shampoo, lotion, conditioner, and a broad range of personal care products at scale, and the company is looking for a candidate with a manufacturing background who understands how large industrial facilities operate from the inside.

What you'll do

• Oversee all facility functions including HVAC, boilers, stationary engineering, building maintenance, and related systems
• Manage on-site contractors across multiple trades including electrical and civil work, ensuring all projects meet facility standards, timelines, and safety requirements
• Manage on-site wastewater treatment systems and ensure ongoing regulatory compliance
• Develop and oversee capital project budgets, scopes, and schedules for infrastructure upgrades and facility improvements
• Ensure adherence to applicable codes, OSHA requirements, and safety standards throughout the facility
• Identify facility improvement opportunities and lead implementation from concept through completion

Required qualifications

• BS/BA degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of maintenance certifications and 5+ years of facilities management leadership in a manufacturing setting
• 7+ years of plant or facilities management experience in a manufacturing environment required
• Must come from a manufacturing background
• Hands-on experience with facility systems including HVAC, boilers, and electrical distribution
• Proven track record managing contractors across multiple trades simultaneously
• Strong project management skills including budgeting, scheduling, and contractor coordination
• Strong communicator who can work across departments and with diverse teams

Preferred qualifications

• BS/BA degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, or a related field preferred
• Stationary Engineer license preferred

Compensation and benefits

• $140,000–$160,000 base salary plus bonus

Why this role

This is a newly created position built to bring dedicated engineering leadership to a complex, large-scale manufacturing facility that has outgrown a generalist approach to facilities management.