Engineering/Maintenance Manager | Packaging Products

Michael Page International

Lake Villa, Illinois

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$125,000–$150,000 Per Year
JOB TYPE
Full-time
SKILLS
Automation, Bill of Materials (BOM), Budget Management, Capital Project, Continuous Improvement, Distribution Channel, Emerging Technology, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Food Safety, Food Services, Food and Beverage Industry, Lean Manufacturing, Lean Six Sigma, Maintenance Services, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Equipment Maintenance, Operational Support, Operations Processes, Performance Management, Preventative Maintenance, Problem Solving Skills, Process Development, Process Improvement, Production Specifications, Production Support, Reliability Engineering, Restaurant, Retail, Root Cause Analysis, Six Sigma, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
LOCATION
Lake Villa, Illinois
POSTED
1 day ago
Job TitleLead Engineer for Manufacturing OperationsAbout Our ClientOur client produces customized, food-safe paper packaging for the food service sector, including bags, wraps, and takeout packaging for restaurants, convenience stores, distributors, and retail food providers. The company focuses on sustainable packaging solutions and operates within a high-volume manufacturing environment.Job DescriptionLead and develop a team of engineers and technicians focused on safe, efficient operation, maintenance, and upgrades of equipment. Drive Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives across maintenance and engineering functions. Implement and manage predictive and preventative maintenance programs to maximize equipment uptime and improve line performance. Lead root cause analysis and problem-solving initiatives to eliminate recurring equipment and process issues. Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Bills of Materials, and production standards to support consistent, high-quality manufacturing. Collaborate with Production and Operations to support process improvements, ensuring smooth, efficient, and on-spec production. Lead innovation and continuous improvement initiatives, leveraging emerging technologies, Lean/Six Sigma methods, and automation to enhance operations. Key contributor when evaluating expansions and new technology introductions to the company.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 ApplicantBachelor's Degree in highly preferred. 10+ years of manufacturing leadership experience in engineering and maintenance. Lean manufacturing, 5S, and Six Sigma. Continuous improvement initiatives. Preventative and predictive maintenance programs. Equipment installation, reliability engineering, and automation. Root cause analysis and problem solving. Experience managing budgets, capital projects, and technical teams.What's on OfferBase salary $125,000 - $150,000 depending on experience level. 15% Annual Bonus Target. 18 days of PTO. Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage. 6% 401k match. 11 paid holidays.Job SummarySector: Engineering & Manufacturing. Sub Sector: Production, Manufacturing. Industry: Industrial / Manufacturing. Location: Lake Villa. Contract Type: Permanent.

About the Company

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Michael Page International

Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world. Our business was established in Canada in 2005 when we opened our Toronto office. Our role is to work with employers and job seekers to facilitate a successful match. This can range from advising a global company on a candidate sourcing strategy to helping a job seeker find their dream job. In Canada, we focus on recruiting for the following areas: Banking and financial services Digital and e-commerce Engineering and manufacturing Finance and accounting Human resources Information technology Marketing Oil and gas Procurement and supply chain Property and construction Sales An Established Brand The Group has established a leading presence in many of the key markets for professional recruitment around the world and has positioned itself in certain other markets, which offer the opportunity for future growth. Within its current largest markets, Michael Page has also built a regional presence, including in the UK, France and Australia. Consequently, the Michael Page brand is among the most widely recognized brands in the professional recruitment industry. A Market Leader The role of a recruitment consultancy is to act as an intermediary, identifying and sourcing suitably qualified candidates on behalf of its clients. Candidates are recruited either for permanent or contract positions (typically for a fixed term) or on a temporary basis. Within the overall recruitment industry, the market for professional recruitment services is a specialist sector which has developed more recently. Michael Page is widely recognized as leading the development of this market around the world. Learn the benefits of working with Michael Page yourself. Submit your resume or contact a Michael Page recruitment consultant today.
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
WEBSITE
https://www.michaelpage.ca/