Facilities Manager

True North Consultants, Inc.; Bedford Park (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

True North Consultants, Inc. is seeking a Facilities Manager to lead a large, automated personal care production campus in Bedford Park, IL.

You will own facility systems and infrastructure, bring dedicated engineering leadership, and ensure reliable operation of manufacturing processes. The role requires hands-on management of HVAC, boilers, electrical distribution, and wastewater treatment, plus steering capital projects, budgeting, and contractor coordination.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in Engineering or Facilities Management or equivalent; 5+ years of facilities leadership in manufacturing.
• 7+ years of plant/facilities management experience in manufacturing.
• Must come from manufacturing.
• Hands-on HVAC, boiler, and electrical distribution experience.
• Proven track record managing multi-trade contractors.
• Strong PM skills: budgeting, scheduling, contractor coordination.
• Stationary Engineer license preferred.
• Strong communicator across departments and diverse teams.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Facility management leadership

Manufacturing environment experience

Contractor coordination

Budgeting and scheduling

Communication across teams

Stationary Engineer license

Education

BS/BA in Engineering or Facilities Management

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