Manufacturing Facilities Leader – Large Campus Ops

H.T. Prof Executive Search; Illinois; On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

H. T. PROF Group is seeking a Facilities Manager for a large, automated personal care products campus in Bedford Park, IL.

You will own all facility systems and infrastructure, bringing dedicated engineering leadership to a complex site that has outgrown a generalist approach. The ideal candidate has extensive manufacturing facilities experience, overseeing HVAC, boilers, and electrical distribution, and leads capital projects from planning to execution.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of facilities management leadership experience in a manufacturing setting.
• 7+ years of plant or facilities management experience in manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience with HVAC, boilers, and electrical distribution.
• Proven ability to manage contractors across multiple trades.
• Strong budgeting, scheduling, and contractor coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all facility functions including HVAC, boilers, stationary engineering, building maintenance, and related systems.
• Manage on-site contractors across multiple trades including electrical and civil work, ensuring all projects meet facility standards, timelines, and safety requirements.
• Manage on-site wastewater treatment systems and ensure ongoing regulatory compliance.
• Develop and oversee capital project budgets, scopes, and schedules for infrastructure upgrades and facility improvements.
• Ensure adherence to applicable codes, OSHA requirements, and safety standards throughout the facility.
• Identify facility improvement opportunities and lead implementation from concept through completion.

Skills

Project management

Contractor management

Cross-department communication

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Facilities management or related field

Job description

H. T. PROF Group is seeking a Facilities Manager for a large, automated personal care products campus in Bedford Park, IL.

You will own all facility systems and infrastructure, bringing dedicated engineering leadership to a complex site that has outgrown a generalist approach. The ideal candidate has extensive manufacturing facilities experience, overseeing HVAC, boilers, and electrical distribution, and leads capital projects from planning to execution.