Maintenance Engineering Manager — Packaging & Process Equipment

Torrey Holistics; Ottawa (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Torrey Holistics is seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to lead a high‑performing team in a manufacturing setting. You’ll supervise PM programs, optimize reliability, and coordinate repairs for liquid filling lines and packaging equipment with PLC/servo controls.

You will implement standardized procedures, manage budgets, and build strong contractor partnerships while ensuring safe, compliant operations and timely record‑keeping.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or GED; bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• At least 5 years as a maintenance manager in manufacturing with PLC/servo knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance operations: installations, repairs, PMs, and reliability initiatives.
• Design and roll out maintenance procedures; train teams and verify adherence.
• Conduct routine facility and equipment inspections for early issue detection.
• Set repair schedules, estimate costs/time, ensure quality.
• Maintain daily records: progress reports, logs, and metrics.
• Oversee spares, place orders to prevent stockouts; manage end-to-end PM program.
• Foster safety culture; teach safe operation and enforce policies.
• Manage budgets and funding requests; build contractor relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Staffing

Performance mgmt

Budgeting

Cost control

Negotiation

Risk mgmt

Process improvement

Analytical thinking

Critical thinking

Communication

PLC

Servo systems

Electrical

Hydraulics

Mechanics

Liquid filling

Office Suite

Education

Bachelor's degree

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you the engineer who turns downtime into up-time?If leading a high-performing maintenance team, optimizing PM programs, and troubleshooting PLC/servo controls sounds like your sweet spot, read on.What success looks likeYou rapidly assess equipment health, assign the right work to the right technician, and keep production assets operating safely and efficiently. You standardize procedures, document results, and use data to reduce unplanned stops—especially on liquid filling and packaging lines. You partner with contractors when needed, maintain parts availability, and keep the budget aligned to plan.How you’ll make impactLead all maintenance operations: installations, repairs, preventive maintenance, and reliability initiatives.Design and roll out maintenance procedures; train teams and verify adherence.Perform routine facility and equipment inspections to find and fix issues early.Set repair schedules, evaluate cost and time estimates, and ensure quality completion.Maintain accurate daily records: progress reports, maintenance logs, and metrics.Oversee spares and consumables; place timely orders to prevent stockouts.Manage the PM program end-to-end and pursue continuous improvement in reliability and effectiveness.Lead a safety culture—teach safe equipment operation and enforce policies without compromise.Own expense tracking; manage budgets and prepare annual funding requests.Build productive relationships with contractors and service providers.What you bring to the tableHigh school diploma/GED required; Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate field or equivalent experience preferred.At least 5 years as a maintenance manager in manufacturing.Strong knowledge of PLC and servo systems, plus electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical principles.Hands-on experience with liquid filling equipment; personal care industry exposure preferred.Proficiency with Microsoft Office; excellent written and verbal communication.Proven ability to implement maintenance best practices and standardized processes.Skills that set you apartLeadership, supervision, staffing, and performance management.Budgeting, cost control, negotiation, and risk management.Process improvement, analytical problem solving, and critical thinking.Detail orientation, technical skill, and clear communication.Bonus proficienciesBachelor’s DegreeCoaching and Mentoring Experience