On-site Manufacturing Facilities Leader - Engineering & Projects

Meritas Advisory Group, LLC; Bedford Park (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Meritas Advisory Group, LLC is seeking a Facilities Manager for a large, automated personal care products campus in Bedford Park, IL. You will own facility systems and lead engineering efforts to ensure safe, compliant operations in a manufacturing environment.

The role requires overseeing HVAC, boilers, electrical distribution, and maintenance; managing on-site contractors across trades; budgeting for capital projects; and enforcing OSHA codes to support production of shampoo, lotion,

Qualifications

• BS/BA degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, or a related field preferred or an equivalent combination of maintenance certifications and 5+ years of facilities management leadership in a manufacturing setting
• 7+ years of plant or facilities management experience in a manufacturing environment required
• Must come from manufacturing
• Hands-on experience with facility systems including HVAC, boilers, and electrical distribution
• Proven track record managing contractors across multiple trades simultaneously
• Strong project management skills including budgeting, scheduling, and contractor coordination
• Stationary Engineer license preferred
• Strong communicator who can work across departments and with diverse teams

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

Strong communicator

Project management

Budgeting

Manufacturing background

Education

BS/BA in Engineering or Facilities Management

Job description

Meritas Advisory Group, LLC is seeking a Facilities Manager for a large, automated personal care products campus in Bedford Park, IL. You will own facility systems and lead engineering efforts to ensure safe, compliant operations in a manufacturing environment.

The role requires overseeing HVAC, boilers, electrical distribution, and maintenance; managing on-site contractors across trades; budgeting for capital projects; and enforcing OSHA codes to support production of shampoo, lotion,