Engineering and Maintenance Manager - Join and Grow The Team

Michael Page; Lake Villa (IL); On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

18 days of PTO

15% Bonus

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

6% 401k match

11 paid holidays

Job summary

Michael Page is looking for an Engineering & Maintenance Manager in Lake Villa, Illinois. The role involves overseeing engineering functions, ensuring high equipment reliability, and implementing effective maintenance strategies in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree and over 10 years of leadership experience in manufacturing. Benefits include a competitive salary of up to $150,000, a 15% bonus, 18 days of PTO, and comprehensive medical coverage.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of manufacturing leadership experience in engineering and maintenance.
• Expertise in Lean manufacturing, 5S and Six Sigma.
• Experience in equipment installation, reliability engineering, and automation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of engineers and technicians focused on safe, efficient operation.
• Drive Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives across maintenance.
• Implement predictive and preventative maintenance programs to maximize equipment uptime.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

6 Sigma

Predictive maintenance

Preventative maintenance

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

The Engineering & Maintenance Manager oversees all engineering and maintenance functions, ensuring high equipment reliability, efficient production, and ongoing process improvements in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. This role focuses on developing and implementing effective maintenance strategies, enhancing asset performance, supporting capital initiatives, and maintaining safe, efficient operations with minimal downtime.

Client Details

Our client produces custom, food-safe paper packaging for the foodservice sector, including bags, wraps, and carryout solutions for restaurants, convenience stores, distributors, and retail food outlets. They focus on sustainable packaging practices and operate high-volume manufacturing facilities.

Description

• Lead and develop a team of engineers and technicians focused on safe, efficient operation, maintenance, and upgrades of equipment.
• Drive Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives across maintenance and engineering functions.
• Implement and manage predictive and preventative maintenance programs to maximize equipment uptime and improve line performance.
• Lead root cause analysis and problem-solving initiatives to eliminate recurring equipment and process issues.
• Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Bills of Materials, and production standards to support consistent, high-quality manufacturing.
• Collaborate with Production and Operations to support process improvements, ensuring smooth, efficient, and on-spec production.
• Lead innovation and continuous improvement initiatives, leveraging emerging technologies, Lean/Six Sigma methods, and automation to enhance operations.
• Key contributor when evaluating expansions and new technology introductions to the company.

Profile

• Bachelor's Degree (highly preferred)
• 10+ years of manufacturing leadership experience in engineering and maintenance.
• Lean manufacturing, 5S, and Six Sigma expertise.
• Experience with continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience with preventative and predictive maintenance programs.
• Experience in equipment installation, reliability engineering, and automation.
• Experience in root cause analysis and problem solving.
• Experience managing budgets, capital projects, and technical teams.
• No sponsorship provided.

Job Offer

• Salary up to $150,000 (DOE)
• 15% Bonus
• 18 days of PTO
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• 6% 401k match
• 11 paid holidays

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