Facilities Leader – Industrial Manufacturing & Engineering

Confident Search Consultants; Bedford Park (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Confident Search Consultants is seeking a Facilities Manager for a large-scale personal care products campus in Bedford Park, IL. This on-site role leads all facility systems and infrastructure, bringing dedicated engineering leadership to a complex operation.

The successful candidate will manage HVAC, boilers, electrical distribution, and on-site contractors while ensuring safety, regulatory compliance, and project execution on capital upgrades.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Facilities Management, or equivalent combination of certifications and 5+ years of leadership in manufacturing.
• 7+ years of plant or facilities management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience with facility systems including HVAC, boilers, and electrical distribution.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Facilities leadership

Budgeting

Project management

Contractor management

Safety & regulatory compliance

Cross-functional communication

Education

BS/BA in Engineering or Facilities Management

Tools

HVAC systems

Boilers

Electrical distribution

Wastewater treatment systems

Job description

Confident Search Consultants is seeking a Facilities Manager for a large-scale personal care products campus in Bedford Park, IL. This on-site role leads all facility systems and infrastructure, bringing dedicated engineering leadership to a complex operation.

The successful candidate will manage HVAC, boilers, electrical distribution, and on-site contractors while ensuring safety, regulatory compliance, and project execution on capital upgrades.