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Engineering & Maintenance Manager

Lake Villa, Illinois Permanent USD130,000 - USD160,000 per year View Job Description
The Engineering & Maintenance Manager will provide both day-to-day leadership and long-term strategic direction for the engineering and maintenance functions within a high-volume manufacturing facility. This individual will play a key role in driving operational efficiency, equipment reliability, team development/growth and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Take ownership of both Engineering & Maintenance Team Growth
  • Highly Visible and Impactful role with Senior leadership support

About Our Client

Our client is a manufacturer of various paper-based products and packaging applications, integrated to support custom specifications. They are a mid-sized organization known for its commitment to operational excellence, focused on delivering high-quality services and innovative solutions as they continue to grow

Job Description

  • Lead daily operations of engineering and maintenance teams, including preventative and predictive maintenance programs
  • Drive reductions in equipment downtime and maintenance-related costs
  • Determine appropriate staffing levels, skill development, and technical training programs
  • Take a hands-on leadership approach with equipment troubleshooting and repairs as needed
  • Champion process improvements and support implementation of new manufacturing processes
  • Manage and develop a team of engineers and technical professionals, ensuring alignment with business objectives
  • Foster a high-performance culture with a strong focus on safety, quality, and continuous improvement
  • Develop and execute engineering strategies that support plant and organizational goals
  • Identify and implement innovative technical solutions to enhance productivity and efficiency
  • Evaluate existing processes and drive ongoing improvements to optimize workflows and performance

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

  • A strong background in leading BOTH engineering and maintenance operations and teams
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or similar discipline
  • Background in leading lean manufacturing or continuous improvement initiatives
  • Proven ability to manage, lead, build and develop teams effectively.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to challenges
  • Experience in budget management and cost optimization.
  • Proficiency in using maintenance management software and data analysis tools.
  • Ability to lead from the front towards a preventative model versus reactive in operations



What's on Offer

  • Competitive annual salary ranging from $130,000-160,000
  • 20% target bonus
  • 18 days of PTO,
  • 4.5% 401k Match
  • Health, dental, vision coverages
  • Other ancillary benefits
  • Opportunities for professional growth within



Contact
Ed Lieser
Quote job ref
JN-102026-7132186

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Maintenance, Reliability
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Where
Lake Villa
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Ed Lieser
Job Reference
JN-102026-7132186
 

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