Manufacturing Facilities Leader – Site Ops & Upgrades

The Recruiting Hive; Bedford Park (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The Recruiting Hive seeks a Facilities Manager for a large, automated personal care products campus in Bedford Park, IL. This on-site role requires leading facility systems, safety, and capital projects within a manufacturing setting.

You will oversee HVAC, boilers, electrical distribution, and contractor teams while driving budgets, schedules, and regulatory compliance across the site.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in Engineering or Facilities Management, or an equivalent combination of certifications with 5+ years of leadership in manufacturing.
• 7+ years of plant/facilities management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience with facility systems including HVAC, boilers, and electrical distribution.
• Proven track record managing contractors across multiple trades.
• Strong budgeting, scheduling, and project coordination skills.
• Stationary Engineer license preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Job description

The Recruiting Hive seeks a Facilities Manager for a large, automated personal care products campus in Bedford Park, IL. This on-site role requires leading facility systems, safety, and capital projects within a manufacturing setting.

You will oversee HVAC, boilers, electrical distribution, and contractor teams while driving budgets, schedules, and regulatory compliance across the site.