Chief Engineer - Commercial Laundry Linen Service Plant

Workforce Recruiter; Southgate (MI); On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Medical/Dental Coverage

401K with company match

Ongoing Training & Development

Career Growth and Advancement

Job summary

Workforce Recruiter is seeking a Maintenance Chief Engineer for a commercial laundry operation in the Southgate, MI area. You will lead the maintenance department, directing the team and coordinating with other departments to meet mechanical needs and ensure regulatory compliance.

The role emphasizes safety, PM program execution, and leadership in a manufacturing environment with opportunities for capital planning and process improvements.

Qualifications

• 3+ years maintenance management experience with knowledge of machinery, electricity, electronics, plumbing, hydraulics, pneumatics, welding and boiler applications.
• Commercial laundry experience is required.
• Must have a preventive maintenance mindset and experience managing a PM program.

Responsibilities

• Safety is priority and a safe working environment must be maintained.
• Maintain, perform PMs, repairs and installations on all plant equipment.
• Supervise and assign daily work to maintenance staff.
• Develop and implement computerized maintenance methods, control systems and procedures for PM program, parts stockroom and inventory.
• Monitor utilities and exercise energy conservation and cost control.
• Recommend capital expenditures and communicate needs to senior management.

Skills

Maintenance management

Electrical troubleshooting

PM programs

Team leadership

Tools

PLC programming

Job description

Client is searching for a Maintenance Chief Engineer for a commercial laundry operation in the Southgate, MI (Detroit suburb) area.

As a chief engineer you’re the leader of the maintenance department where you will develop and facilitate mechanical needs between all departments.

Job Summary:

The Chief Engineer has overall responsibility for the daily repair and preventative maintenance of industrial textile processing equipment and facility maintenance and guides the maintenance team by providing training, direction and leadership. They will ensure all vendor services and contractors are compliant with the mission, objectives, policies and procedures of the Company as well as all regulatory requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Safety is Priority #1. Ensure a safe working environment, and protection of all company assets
• Ensure the proper maintenance, preventive maintenance (PMs), repairs, and installations are conducted on all plant equipment.
• Supervise, direct, coordinate and assign daily work schedules to ensure accountability for the team.
• Develop and implement computerized methods, control systems and procedures to ensure a fully operational and productive preventive maintenance program, parts stockroom and inventory system.
• Monitoring and ensuring the efficient use of all utilities, practicing energy conservation through usage reduction and cost control.
• Recommend and communicate to senior management on capital expenditures, equipment, parts, supplies, and materials.

Requirements:

• 3+ years Maintenance Management experience with specific knowledge of machinery, electricity, electronics, plumbing, hydraulics, pneumatics, welder and boiler applications.
• Commercial laundry experience is required.
• Must have a preventive maintenance mindset, and experience managing a PM program in this industry or a similar industry.
• Previous supervisory/management experience is required. Proven ability to lead and train a team of maintenance technicians.
• Strong electrical troubleshooting ability of 3 phase 230 volt systems.
• PLC programming experience.
• Experience in carpentry, boiler repair, welding, and general facility repairs.
• Must be a team player with enthusiasm, initiative, and pride in work well done; self-starter dedicated to continual quality improvement.

Benefits:

Why join this company?

• Competitive Compensation (base salary up to $150k, depending on your experience)
• Paid Vacation Time
• Medical/Health/Dental Coverage
• 401K with company match
• Ongoing Training & Development
• Career Growth and Advancement Opportunities
• Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates