Maintenance Manager

Sterling Engineering, Inc.; Carol Stream (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Stock options

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Job summary

Sterling Engineering, Inc. in Carol Stream, IL, seeks a Maintenance Manager for its food manufacturing site. Lead the maintenance team, oversee preventive maintenance, coordinate repairs and installations, and ensure reliability of production equipment, buildings, and utilities.

Drive safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement across operations. The role requires 5+ years in industrial maintenance, CMMS proficiency, and strong leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering preferred or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years in industrial maintenance or facilities.
• Experience leading maintenance personnel.
• Familiarity with preventive maintenance programs and CMMS.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lift up to 55 pounds and work on the production floor.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and train the maintenance team, including hiring, performance management, and daily workload coordination.
• Oversee preventive maintenance, equipment repairs, facility maintenance, utilities, and installation activities to support reliable production operations.
• Manage equipment and service contracts while identifying cost-saving opportunities and improvements in equipment performance.
• Maintain preventive maintenance schedules, work orders, and equipment records through CMMS.
• Track maintenance KPIs and implement continuous improvement using Lean, TPM, and Six Sigma.
• Partner with engineering, facilities, and CI teams to support capital projects and production needs.
• Promote environmental health and safety culture, ensuring regulatory compliance and safe practices.
• Support food safety and quality standards by maintaining sanitary equipment and facilities.

Skills

Maintenance management

Team development

Preventive maintenance

CMMS

Industrial equipment

Safety regulations

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Title: Maintenance Manager - Food ManufacturingLocation: Carol StreamHire Type: Direct HireShift : Day ShiftCompensation: $110-150kBonus/ Incentives/ Stock Options: Annual Bonus PotentialBenefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401kMust have Skill Set:Maintenance management and team development (5+ years)Preventive maintenance programs and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS)Industrial equipment, utilities, and facility maintenanceFood manufacturing safety, quality, and regulatory complianceOverview:A growing manufacturing organization is seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead maintenance operations, develop a skilled team, and ensure the reliability of production equipment, building systems, and utilities. This individual will oversee preventive maintenance, coordinate equipment repairs and installations, monitor performance metrics, and identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, reduce costs, and strengthen workplace safety.Job Duties:Lead, develop, and train the maintenance team, including hiring, performance management, and daily workload coordination.Oversee preventive maintenance, equipment repairs, facility maintenance, utilities, and installation activities to support reliable production operations.Manage equipment and service contracts while identifying cost-saving opportunities and improvements in equipment performance.Maintain preventive maintenance schedules, work orders, and equipment records through a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).Track maintenance key performance indicators (KPIs), report performance trends, and implement continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), and Six Sigma principles.Partner with engineering, facilities, and continuous improvement teams to support capital projects, production needs, and operational efficiency initiatives.Promote a strong environmental health and safety culture, ensuring regulatory compliance, employee training, safe work practices, and incident prevention.Support food safety and quality standards by maintaining sanitary equipment and facilities, following good manufacturing practices, and preparing for internal and external audits.Communicate maintenance performance, project updates, safety concerns, and improvement initiatives to senior leadership.Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in engineering preferred, or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.At least five years of relevant industrial maintenance or facilities experience, with a demonstrated history of increasing responsibility.Working knowledge of industrial systems, including electrical power, controls, boilers, compressors, HVAC, plumbing, and welding.Experience leading, training, or supervising maintenance personnel.Familiarity with preventive maintenance programs, CMMS platforms, maintenance metrics, and continuous improvement methodologies.Strong troubleshooting, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.Ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and communicate effectively across departments.Commitment to workplace safety, equipment reliability, and quality standards in a manufacturing environment.Ability to work on the production floor and throughout the facility, lift up to 55 pounds, wear required personal protective equipment, and adjust work hours based on operational needs.Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.#infood