Facilities Manager - Personal Care Products Manufacturing
Job Description
Facilities Manager – Personal Care Products Manufacturing
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Must Haves:
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7+ years of plant or facilities management experience in a manufacturing environment
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Must come from a manufacturing background
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BS/BA in Engineering, Facilities Management, or related field preferred, or equivalent combination of maintenance certifications and 5+ years of facilities management leadership in a manufacturing setting
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Hands-on experience with facility systems including HVAC, boilers, and electrical distribution
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Proven track record managing contractors across multiple trades simultaneously
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Location: Bedford Park, IL (On-site)
Compensation: $140,000–$160,000 base + bonus
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About the Company
\n A century-old, family-owned personal care products manufacturer is adding a Facilities Manager to take full ownership of facility systems and infrastructure at a large, automated production campus in the Bedford Park area. This is a newly created position built to bring dedicated engineering leadership to a complex facility that has outgrown a generalist approach.
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The operation produces shampoo, lotion, conditioner, and a broad range of personal care products at scale. The company is specifically looking for someone who comes from a manufacturing environment and understands how large industrial facilities operate from the inside.
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What the Job Involves
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Oversee all facility functions including HVAC, boilers, stationary engineering, building maintenance, and related systems
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Manage on-site contractors across multiple trades including electrical and civil work, ensuring all projects meet facility standards, timelines, and safety requirements
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Manage on-site wastewater treatment systems and ensure ongoing regulatory compliance
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Develop and oversee capital project budgets, scopes, and schedules for infrastructure upgrades and facility improvements
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Ensure adherence to applicable codes, OSHA requirements, and safety standards throughout the facility
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Identify facility improvement opportunities and lead implementation from concept through completion
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What They Need
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BS/BA in Engineering, Facilities Management, or related field preferred, or equivalent combination of maintenance certifications and 5+ years of facilities management leadership in a manufacturing setting
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7+ years of plant or facilities management experience in a manufacturing environment required
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Must come from manufacturing
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Hands-on experience with facility systems including HVAC, boilers, and electrical distribution
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Proven track record managing contractors across multiple trades simultaneously
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Strong project management skills including budgeting, scheduling, and contractor coordination
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Stationary Engineer license preferred
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Strong communicator who can work across departments and with diverse teams
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