Plant Engineering and Maintenance Manager

Advantage Technical; Alsip (IL); On-site; USD 106,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Health Savings Account (HSA)

AD&D Insurance

Job summary

Advantage Technical is seeking a Plant Engineering & Maintenance Manager to lead maintenance, reliability, mechanical integrity, and engineering initiatives at a growing manufacturing operation near Harvey, IL.

In this leadership role, you will oversee maintenance and technical teams, drive preventative and predictive maintenance strategies, manage capital improvement projects, and support process safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of manufacturing, plant engineering, maintenance, or process engineering experience.
• Leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience with plant reliability, maintenance systems, utilities, or industrial operations.
• Strong analytical, project management, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead plant maintenance, reliability, and mechanical integrity programs.
• Manage maintenance personnel, contractors, budgets, and major shutdowns.
• Drive root cause analysis, equipment reliability, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Oversee preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance strategies.
• Lead engineering support for process optimization, facility upgrades, and capital projects.
• Support process safety management (PSM), regulatory compliance, and audit readiness.
• Manage control systems, technical resources, and new product scale-up activities.
• Develop training programs, procedures, and best practices to improve operational performance.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering

Job description

Plant Engineering & Maintenance Manager

Location: Near Harvey, IL

Salary: $106,200 - $140,700 + Eligibility for 10% Annual Bonus

Lead Reliability, Engineering, and Continuous Improvement at a High‑Performing Manufacturing Facility

Are you an experienced engineering leader looking to make a measurable impact on plant performance, equipment reliability, and operational excellence? We are seeking a Plant Engineering & Maintenance Manager to lead maintenance, reliability, mechanical integrity, and engineering initiatives at a growing manufacturing operation.

In this leadership role, you will oversee maintenance and technical teams, drive preventative and predictive maintenance strategies, manage capital improvement projects, and support process safety and regulatory compliance. You'll collaborate with cross‑functional teams to improve plant reliability, increase production efficiency, and support long‑term business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead plant maintenance, reliability, and mechanical integrity programs
• Manage maintenance personnel, contractors, budgets, and major shutdowns
• Drive root cause analysis, equipment reliability, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Oversee preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance strategies
• Lead engineering support for process optimization, facility upgrades, and capital projects
• Support process safety management (PSM), regulatory compliance, and audit readiness
• Manage control systems, technical resources, and new product scale‑up activities
• Develop training programs, procedures, and best practices to improve operational performance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering
• 5+ years of manufacturing, plant engineering, maintenance, or process engineering experience
• Leadership or supervisory experience preferred
• Experience with plant reliability, maintenance systems, utilities, or industrial operations
• Strong analytical, project management, and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent communication and cross‑functional leadership abilities

Benefits*

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• AD&D Insurance

*Benefits vary by client and are confirmed at the time of offer.

The base pay range listed reflects what we reasonably expect to offer for this role. Actual pay may vary based on location, experience, and performance. Depending on the position, benefits may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement and savings plans; paid holidays and time off; supplemental insurance; and additional wellness or incentive programs.

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