Senior Facilities Manager – Manufacturing Campus

Food Management Search, Inc.; Bedford Park (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Food Management Search, Inc. is seeking a Facilities Manager for a large, automated personal care products campus in Bedford Park, IL. This on-site leadership role owns facility systems from HVAC and boilers to building maintenance and regulatory compliance.

You will manage contractors, lead capital projects, develop budgets, and ensure safety and OSHA standards while partnering with manufacturing teams to optimize operations.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in Engineering, Facilities Management, or related field (or equivalent certifications) with 5+ years manufacturing facilities leadership.
• 7+ years of plant/facilities management experience in manufacturing required.
• Must come from manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience with HVAC, boilers, and electrical distribution.
• Strong budgeting, scheduling, and contractor 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 compliance with standards, timelines, and safety requirements.
• Manage on-site wastewater treatment systems and regulatory compliance.
• Develop and oversee capital project budgets, scopes, and schedules for infrastructure upgrades.
• Ensure adherence to applicable codes, OSHA requirements, and safety standards.
• Identify facility improvement opportunities and lead implementation from concept through completion.

Skills

Facilities management

Project management

Contractor coordination

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional communication

Budgeting

Education

BS/BA in Engineering or Facilities Management

Job description

Food Management Search, Inc. is seeking a Facilities Manager for a large, automated personal care products campus in Bedford Park, IL. This on-site leadership role owns facility systems from HVAC and boilers to building maintenance and regulatory compliance.

You will manage contractors, lead capital projects, develop budgets, and ensure safety and OSHA standards while partnering with manufacturing teams to optimize operations.