Operational rigor: schedule work, validate repair estimates, and document daily activities and maintenance logs. Financial stewardship: track expenses, manage the maintenance budget, and prepare annual budget requests.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Ottawa, IL
Description
Your mission
Uptime, safety, and cost discipline—own all three. Lead the maintenance function that keeps our facilities and production assets performing at their best.
Role highlights
Full-spectrum ownership of maintenance: installation, repairs, preventive programs, and continuous improvement.
Safety-first leadership: train teams, enforce policies, and instill safe operation of all equipment.
PM excellence: establish procedures, monitor compliance, and drive reliability gains.
Operational rigor: schedule work, validate repair estimates, and document daily activities and maintenance logs.
Asset care: conduct routine inspections, diagnose issues early, and restore to standard quickly.
Contractor management: coordinate external service providers and hold them to performance expectations.
Inventory control: maintain spare parts levels; place timely orders for critical components.
Financial stewardship: track expenses, manage the maintenance budget, and prepare annual budget requests.
Performance improvement: develop and execute strategies that enhance equipment effectiveness and uptime.
Technical environment
PLC and servo-driven systems.
Electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical equipment.
Liquid filling and packaging lines (personal care industry experience valued).
Microsoft Office for planning, analysis, and reports.
Qualifications
High school diploma/GED; Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience.
5+ years’ experience as a maintenance manager in manufacturing.
Demonstrated success implementing maintenance best practices and standardized processes.
Excellent written and verbal communication; strong organization and multitasking.
Leadership and core competencies
Team supervision, staffing, coaching, and performance management.
Budgeting, cost control, negotiation, and risk management.
Process improvement, problem solving, and analytical decision-making.
Detail orientation, technical acumen, and clear communication.