Facilities Manager

Soap Creek Resources; Bedford Park (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Soap Creek Resources, a century-old personal care products manufacturer, seeks a Facilities Manager for its Bedford Park, IL campus. You will own facility systems, lead engineering initiatives, and drive safety and regulatory compliance in a large, automated production environment.

Ideal candidates bring 7+ years in manufacturing facilities leadership, hands-on HVAC/boilers experience, and strong project budgeting skills to deliver infrastructure upgrades on schedule.

Qualifications

• BS/BA degree in Engineering, Facilities Management or related field; equivalent certifications and 5+ years in facilities leadership in manufacturing.
• 7+ years of plant/facilities management experience in manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience with facility systems including HVAC, boilers, and electrical distribution.
• Proven track record managing contractors across multiple trades.
• Strong budgeting, scheduling and project coordination skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Facilities leadership

Project management

Contractor management

Budgeting

Regulatory compliance

Communication

HVAC systems

Stationary Engineer license

Education

B.S./B.A. in Engineering or Facilities Management

Maintenance certifications (preferred)

Tools

HVAC systems

Boilers

Electrical distribution

Job description

Facilities Manager – Personal Care Products Manufacturing Location: Bedford Park, IL (On-site) Compensation: $140,000–$160,000 base + bonus

Overview

A century-old, family-owned personal care products manufacturer is adding a Facilities Manager to take full ownership of facility systems and infrastructure at a large, automated production campus in the Bedford Park area. This is a newly created position built to bring dedicated engineering leadership to a complex facility that has outgrown a generalist approach.

The operation produces shampoo, lotion, conditioner, and a broad range of personal care products at scale. The company is specifically looking for someone who comes from a manufacturing environment and understands how large industrial facilities operate from the inside.

What the Job Involves

• 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

What They Need

• BS/BA degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, or a related field preferred 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 manufacturing
• 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
• Stationary Engineer license preferred
• Strong communicator who can work across departments and with diverse teams