Maintenance Manager

Camfil USA Inc.; Crystal Lake (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Camfil USA Inc. in Crystal Lake, IL is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Manager to lead the maintenance of our facilities and equipment. You will oversee preventive maintenance, safety programs, and a 24‑hour operation, reporting to the Plant Manager.

The role emphasizes hands‑on leadership, staff development, and driving continuous improvement using Lean/ TPM methods. Strong communication, project planning, and contractor management are essential to keep our production facilities reliable and

Qualifications

• 3–5 years minimum experience in manufacturing maintenance management.
• Experience planning maintenance operations and understanding plumbing, carpentry, electrical systems.
• Proven leadership and ability to drive change and continuous improvement.
• Lean, TPM, or other continuous improvement methods experience.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Computer literacy required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement preventative maintenance programs.
• Track maintenance KPIs and drive improvements.
• Oversee maintenance of facilities for 150+ employees in 24-hour operation.
• Manage maintenance staff training and development.
• Coordinate with contractors and service providers.
• Ensure health and safety policies meet standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Lean / TPM

Team building

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Education

BS/BA in Industrial Management or Facility Management

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

HVAC license

Plumbing

Electrical systems knowledge

Job description

Facilities Maintenance Manager – Crystal Lake, IL

CAMFIL -- A GLOBAL LEADER IN AIR FILTERS AND CLEAN AIR SOLUTIONS

Facilities Maintenance Manager – Crystal Lake, IL

CAMFIL -- A GLOBAL LEADER IN AIR FILTERS AND CLEAN AIR SOLUTIONS

For more than half a century, Camfil has been helping people breathe cleaner air. As a leading manufacturer of premium clean air solutions, we provide commercial and industrial systems for air filtration and air pollution control that improve worker and equipment productivity, minimize energy use, and benefit human health and the environment. The Camfil Group is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, and has 30 manufacturing sites, six R&D centers, local sales offices in 30 countries, and nearly 6,000 employees and growing. We proudly serve and support customers in a wide variety of industries and in communities across the world. To discover how Camfil can help you to protect people, processes and the environment, visit us at www.camfil.com .

SUMMARY

We are looking for a Facilities Maintenance Manager professional for our Crystal Lake, IL manufacturing facility. The Maintenance Manager will report to the Plant Manager, and is responsible for overseeing all installation, repair and upkeep operations of the company’s facilities and equipment to ensure they are well-cared for and adequate to support the company’s business operations. They will be responsible for the training and development of staff as well as maintaining a positive climate for employee relations. A “hands‑on” operating style, and willing to roll up their sleeves. Self‑motivated with a bias for action, a sense of urgency, and the ability to quickly take personal responsibility to drive improvement.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop maintenance procedures and ensure implementation
• Develop and implement Preventative Maintenance programs
• Track maintenance KPIs and use to develop improvement plans and key focus area
• Participate in daily operations management processes to ensure business goals are met
• Carrying out inspections of the facilities to identify and resolve issues
• Manage the maintenance of the facility of approximately 150+ employees on a 24-hour operation
• Focus on driving improvements in safety, quality, cost and delivery
• Responsible for the health and performance of all facility assets and systems
• Carry out inspections of the facilities to identify and resolve issues
• Plan and oversee equipment repair and installation activities
• Manage maintenance shop and spare parts inventory
• Monitor expenses and control the budget for maintenance
• Manage relationships with contractors and service providers
• Ensure health and safety policies comply to standards
• Coach and counsel teams, motivate team to achieve goals, ensure effective team communication, and provide direction with team roles
• Assess individual and team performance and development; effective performance management
• Use Lean methods to drive continuous improvement and optimization of all processes
• Lead and drive change
• Hands‑on supervisor and leader
• Support and champion business decision.
• Coach the workforce to ensure effective long‑term improvements are implemented and sustained
• Function as a key communicator which includes all internal communications regarding critical issues impacting the department's performance

REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or equivalent; Degree from a vocational school or BS/BA in industrial management or facility management will be an advantage
• Proven experience as maintenance manager or another managerial role. Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in manufacturing preferred
• Must have experience in planning maintenance operations and have solid understanding of technical aspects of plumbing, carpentry, electrical systems etc.
• Working knowledge of facilities, machines, and equipment and ability to keep track of and report on activity
• HVAC license preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and outstanding organizational and leadership abilities
• Hands on experience with Lean, TPM, or other continuous improvement methodologies
• Demonstrated leadership ability to drive change, improvement, and meet productivity expectations
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Must be a dynamic leader who is an active leader and participant for positive change and continuous improvement
• Self-starter who can work with a team environment
• Ability to hold others accountable and to effectively direct and coach the activity of others
• Ability to create accountability and to lead by example.
• Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Strong team building, decision making, and people management skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Computer literacy a must

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to both office and plant surroundings. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, certain areas required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE).

EEO STATEMENT

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.