Plant Facilities Leader (24/7 Manufacturing)

Torrey Holistics; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 96,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Aegis is seeking an experienced Building/Plant Engineer to oversee the facility, building systems, and maintenance operations at a large 24-hour manufacturing plant near Chicago.

This hands-on leadership role will serve as the facility manager for the plant, directing maintenance and coordinating with vendors to support continuous production. A background in manufacturing and union environments is highly valued, with licenses pursued if needed.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in facility, building, or plant engineering/maintenance.
• Hands-on experience with water/wastewater systems, filtration, HVAC, and plumbing.
• Experience leading maintenance personnel.
• Experience managing outside contractors.
• Manufacturing experience required.
• Union environment experience preferred.
• Ability to obtain stationary engineer, wastewater operator, and underground storage tank operator licenses if not held.

Responsibilities

• Oversee facility and plant maintenance operations.
• Lead a team of mechanics and stationary engineers.
• Manage water/wastewater and filtration systems.
• Coordinate vendors for repairs, installations, and capital projects.
• Support a 24-hour manufacturing operation and respond to facility needs.

Skills

Water/wastewater

Filtration

HVAC

Plumbing

Facilities maintenance

Team leadership

Vendor management

Job description

Aegis is seeking an experienced Building/Plant Engineer to oversee the facility, building systems, and maintenance operations at a large 24-hour manufacturing plant near Chicago.

This hands-on leadership role will serve as the facility manager for the plant, directing maintenance and coordinating with vendors to support continuous production. A background in manufacturing and union environments is highly valued, with licenses pursued if needed.