Engineering & Maintenance Manager
Take ownership of both Engineering & Maintenance Team Growth. Highly Visible and Impactful role with Senior leadership support.
Our client is a manufacturer of various paper-based products and packaging applications, integrated to support custom specifications. They are a mid-sized organization known for its commitment to operational excellence, focused on delivering high-quality services and innovative solutions as they continue to grow.
Job Description
- Lead daily operations of engineering and maintenance teams, including preventative and predictive maintenance programs
- Drive reductions in equipment downtime and maintenance-related costs
- Determine appropriate staffing levels, skill development, and technical training programs
- Take a hands-on leadership approach with equipment troubleshooting and repairs as needed
- Champion process improvements and support implementation of new manufacturing processes
- Manage and develop a team of engineers and technical professionals, ensuring alignment with business objectives
- Foster a high-performance culture with a strong focus on safety, quality, and continuous improvement
- Develop and execute engineering strategies that support plant and organizational goals
- Identify and implement innovative technical solutions to enhance productivity and efficiency
- Evaluate existing processes and drive ongoing improvements to optimize workflows and performance
MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.
The Successful Applicant
- A strong background in leading BOTH engineering and maintenance operations and teams
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or similar discipline
- Background in leading lean manufacturing or continuous improvement initiatives
- Proven ability to manage, lead, build and develop teams effectively.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to challenges
- Experience in budget management and cost optimization.
- Proficiency in using maintenance management software and data analysis tools.
- Ability to lead from the front towards a preventative model versus reactive in operations
What's on Offer
- Competitive annual salary ranging from $130,000-160,000
- 20% target bonus
- 18 days of PTO
- 4.5% 401k Match
- Health, dental, vision coverages
- Other ancillary benefits
- Opportunities for professional growth within
Interested? Apply today.
Contact George Sherlock Quote job ref JN-102026-7133774
Job Summary
- Sector
- Engineering & Manufacturing
- Sub Sector
- Production, Manufacturing
- Industry
- Industrial / Manufacturing
- Where
- Chicago
- Contract Type
- Permanent