Facilities Manager

Food Management Search, Inc.; Bedford Park (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Food Management Search, Inc. is seeking a Facilities Manager for a large, automated personal care products campus in Bedford Park, IL. This on-site leadership role owns facility systems from HVAC and boilers to building maintenance and regulatory compliance.

You will manage contractors, lead capital projects, develop budgets, and ensure safety and OSHA standards while partnering with manufacturing teams to optimize operations.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in Engineering, Facilities Management, or related field (or equivalent certifications) with 5+ years manufacturing facilities leadership.
• 7+ years of plant/facilities management experience in manufacturing required.
• Must come from manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience with HVAC, boilers, and electrical distribution.
• Strong budgeting, scheduling, and contractor coordination skills.
• Stationary Engineer license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all 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 requirements.
• Manage on-site wastewater treatment systems and 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 management

Project management

Contractor coordination

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional communication

Budgeting

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