Maintenance Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Retirement plan

Performance incentives

Career development opportunities

Inclusive workplace

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Project Manager in Huntley, IL to lead projects from planning through completion, including new equipment installations and system upgrades. You will develop the maintenance team, implement safety programs, and manage budgets while coordinating with other departments.

Ideal candidates bring a bachelor’s degree in engineering, 6+ years in supervision, and strong knowledge of electrical/mechanical manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; engineering strongly preferred.
• 6+ years in a supervisory role.
• Proven PM experience with equipment installs and capital projects.
• Solid knowledge of electrical and mechanical manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance and facility projects from planning to completion, including new equipment installations and system upgrades.
• Implement and review safety policies to meet or exceed standards.
• Develop and manage a PM program and department budget.
• Mentor, train, and supervise team members and make personnel decisions.
• Negotiate contracts with outside vendors for maintenance work.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance with affected teams and leadership.
• Maintain records using a CMMS (Limble) and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Conduct root cause analyses and implement corrective changes.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Safety mindset

Time management

Communication

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Limble CMMS

Microsoft Office

Visio

Teams

Outlook

Job description

Job details:

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications, Education, and Experience

• 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.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.