Facilities Manager

Ashton North LLC; Bedford Park (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashton North LLC in Bedford Park, IL, seeks a Facilities Manager to own our large, automated production campus. You will lead HVAC, boilers, electrical distribution, and maintenance programs across a manufacturing environment, directing on-site contractors and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

This senior role requires 7+ years in facilities leadership, a relevant engineering degree, and strong budgeting, scheduling, and cross‑department communication skills.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in Engineering, Facilities Management, or related field; or equivalent maintenance certifications with 5+ years leadership.
• 7+ years of plant or facilities management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in manufacturing environments and understanding of large facilities operation.
• Hands-on with HVAC, boilers, and electrical distribution.
• Proven track record coordinating contractors across multiple trades.
• Strong budgeting, scheduling, and contractor coordination skills.
• Stationary Engineer license preferred.
• Strong cross-departmental communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all facility functions including HVAC, boilers, stationary engineering, building maintenance.
• Manage on-site contractors across trades, ensuring timelines, safety, and standards.
• Oversee wastewater treatment systems and regulatory compliance.
• Develop and oversee capital project budgets, scopes, and schedules.
• Ensure adherence to codes, OSHA, and safety standards.
• Identify facility improvements and lead implementation from concept to completion.

Skills

Engineering degree

Facilities management

Manufacturing environment

Maintenance certifications

5+ years experience

Plant/facilities mgmt

HVAC systems

Boilers

Electrical distribution

Contractor management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Staff communication

Stationary Engineer license

Education

BS/BA in Engineering or related field

Maintenance certifications

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