Maintenance Manager

Jobot; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Retirement benefits

Performance incentives

Career development

Job summary

Jobot seeks a hands-on Maintenance Project Manager in Illinois to lead the maintenance team, manage equipment installs and capital projects, and drive safety and reliability across manufacturing facilities.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree (engineering preferred), 6+ years of supervisory PM experience, and strong knowledge of electrical/mechanical processes; Limble CMMS experience is preferred. Competitive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; engineering strongly preferred.
• Minimum 6 years in a supervisory role with project management experience.
• Experience with equipment installs and capital projects.
• Knowledge of electrical and mechanical processes in manufacturing.
• Experience using a CMMS (Limble preferred).
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Visio, Teams and Outlook.
• Strong safety mindset and quality focus.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance and facility projects from planning through completion.
• Oversee equipment installations and system upgrades.
• Implement and review safety policies and standards.
• Develop and manage a preventive maintenance program.
• Manage department budget and resource prioritization.
• Mentor, train, and supervise team members; handle personnel decisions.
• Negotiate contracts with external vendors for maintenance work.
• Coordinate PM tasks with affected teams and leadership.
• Maintain records in Limble and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Conduct root cause analysis of equipment failures and implement fixes.
• Ensure timely inspections and upkeep of facilities and properties.
• Maintain a clean, hygienic work environment and compliance with policies.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Time management

Communication

Self-motivated

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Engineering degree preferred

Tools

Limble CMMS

Microsoft Office Suite

Visio

Teams

Outlook

Job description

Salary: $95,000 - $105,000 per year

A bit about us

This company is a long-established leader in North American flexible‑packaging and retail services, with deep roots in innovation.

Why join us

They offer a robust compensation package that includes comprehensive healthcare and retirement benefits, performance‑based incentives, career development opportunities, and a workplace rooted in respect, teamwork, innovation, and inclusivity.

Job Details

This is a hands on role focused fon project management, including equipment installs and new projects and on leading and developing the maintenance team

• Lead maintenance and facility projects from planning through completion, including new equipment installations and system upgrades.
• Implement and review safety policies and standards, ensuring all activities meet or exceed safety protocols.
• Develop a PM program.
• Manage the department budget, prioritizing by urgency and available resources.
• Manage, mentor, train, and supervise team members, including personnel decisions, key metrics, and performance.
• Negotiate contracts with outside vendors for maintenance work.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance tasks and timing with affected teams and other department leadership.
• Maintain records and documentation to all requirements and regulations using a CMMS platform such as Limble.
• Conduct root cause analysis of equipment failures and implement corrective changes.
• Ensure timely inspections and upkeep of company property and systems.
• Keep the department, premises, and facilities clean and hygienic, meeting internal and external regulations.
• All other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree required, engineering strongly preferred.
• At least 6 years of experience in a supervisory role.
• Demonstrated project management experience, including equipment installs and capital projects.
• Solid working knowledge of electrical and mechanical processes in manufacturing, including blueprints and schematics.
• Experience with a CMMS platform, Limble preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Visio, Teams, and Outlook.
• Strong interpersonal skills and an interactive leadership style, with the ability to present to large groups.
• Strong safety and quality mindset.
• Exceptional time management and organizational skills, managing multiple priorities to meet deadlines.
• Effective communicator in verbal, written, and presentation formats with executive leadership, staff, and clients.
• Proactive, with sound judgment and the ability to identify problems and develop solutions.
• Maintains strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Self motivated professional who thrives in a fast paced environment.

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