Facilities Manager

Zaddy Solutions; Bedford Park (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Zaddy Solutions seeks a Facilities Manager for its large personal care products campus in Bedford Park, IL. The role owns facility systems, safety, and project execution in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You will manage HVAC, boilers, electrical distribution, and on-site contractors while driving capital upgrades and ensuring regulatory compliance across the site.

Qualifications

• BS/BA degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, or related field.
• 7+ years of plant/facilities management experience in manufacturing.
• Must come from manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience with HVAC, boilers, and electrical distribution.
• Proven track record managing contractors across multiple trades.
• Strong project management including budgeting and scheduling.
• Stationary Engineer license preferred.
• Strong communicator across departments.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Contractor management

Project budgeting

Scheduling

Cross-functional communication

HVAC systems

Facility systems

Education

BS/BA degree in Engineering or Facilities Management

Stationary Engineer license (preferred)

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