Plant Engineer, 1st Shift: Lead Maintenance & Projects

Ultipro; Batavia (IL); On-site; USD 119,000 - 179,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with match

Full benefits package

Job summary

OSI Group Batavia, IL is seeking an experienced Engineering/Maintenance Leader to plan, direct, and optimize plant maintenance and related engineering activities. You will supervise supervisors and managers to drive efficiency, reliability, and cost control across facilities.

The role requires 5–10 years in food manufacturing maintenance, strong leadership, and solid knowledge of regulations. Comprehensive benefits and a robust total rewards package support long-term growth.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years in food manufacturing maintenance leadership.
• Experience supervising a team of maintenance staff.
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics.
• Familiarity with regulatory safety and environmental requirements.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and direct design, layout, installation and maintenance of building, systems and production equipment.
• Plan general project and maintenance schedules and provide to supervisors and managers to ensure plant efficiency and around-the-clock maintenance.
• Establish targets for measuring department efficiency and coach supervisors and managers to achieve targets.
• Identify vendors for construction projects, maintenance, outside services; negotiate costs and seek final approval from Plant Manager.
• Research, recommend and implement improvements to buildings, utilities, processes and equipment to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
• Provide technical assistance to production; diagnose and recommend improvements to operations.
• Ensure accurate records relating to maintenance work, equipment, engineering, purchasing and regulatory contacts.
• Monitor utilities usage; diagnose excessive consumption and minimize costs.
• Collaborate with Plant Manager to develop capital budget and inputs for capital projects.
• Participate on cross-functional teams to improve processes and assist other facilities as required.
• Ensure compliance with applicable safety, regulatory and environmental requirements.
• Prepare routine and ad hoc reports on project status, costs and maintenance activities.
• Coach, motivate, discipline, train and manage hourly and salaried staff.
• Adhere to safety procedures through training and use of protective equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Team supervision

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Blueprints & schematics

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Project planning

Safety standards

Quality focus

Education

BA/BS or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

OSI Group Batavia, IL is seeking an experienced Engineering/Maintenance Leader to plan, direct, and optimize plant maintenance and related engineering activities. You will supervise supervisors and managers to drive efficiency, reliability, and cost control across facilities.

The role requires 5–10 years in food manufacturing maintenance, strong leadership, and solid knowledge of regulations. Comprehensive benefits and a robust total rewards package support long-term growth.