Facilities Manager – Personal Care Products Manufacturing

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Facilities Manager – Personal Care Products Manufacturing

Bedford Park, IL
Posted 1 week ago

About the job

A family-owned personal care products maker seeks a Facilities Manager for their Bedford Park campus. The role involves managing facility systems, contractor coordination, and ensuring safety in a large, automated production environment. Requires manufacturing background and leadership skills.

Requirements

  • 7+ years facilities management experience
  • Manufacturing environment background
  • Hands-on with HVAC, boilers, electrical
  • Contractor management skills
  • Project management experience

Qualifications

  • BS/BA in Engineering or related
  • Maintenance certifications preferred
  • Experience in large industrial facilities
  • Knowledge of safety standards
  • Strong communication skills

Full job description

Facilities Manager – Personal Care Products Manufacturing

Must Haves:

  • 7+ years of plant or facilities management experience in a manufacturing environment

  • Must come from a manufacturing background

  • 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

  • Hands-on experience with facility systems including HVAC, boilers, and electrical distribution

  • Proven track record managing contractors across multiple trades simultaneously

Location: Bedford Park, IL (On-site)
Compensation: $140,000–$160,000 base + bonus

About the Company
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.

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.

What the Job Involves

  • Oversee all facility functions including HVAC, boilers, stationary engineering, building maintenance, and related systems

  • Manage on-site contractors across multiple trades including electrical and civil work, ensuring all projects meet facility standards, timelines, and safety requirements

  • Manage on-site wastewater treatment systems and ensure ongoing regulatory compliance

  • Develop and oversee capital project budgets, scopes, and schedules for infrastructure upgrades and facility improvements

  • Ensure adherence to applicable codes, OSHA requirements, and safety standards throughout the facility

  • Identify facility improvement opportunities and lead implementation from concept through completion

What They Need

  • 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

  • 7+ years of plant or facilities management experience in a manufacturing environment required

  • Must come from manufacturing

  • Hands-on experience with facility systems including HVAC, boilers, and electrical distribution

  • Proven track record managing contractors across multiple trades simultaneously

  • Strong project management skills including budgeting, scheduling, and contractor coordination

  • Stationary Engineer license preferred

  • Strong communicator who can work across departments and with diverse teams

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