Engineering & Facilities Manager (Project Management)

As Engineering and Facilities Manager, you will lead the maintenance and engineering functions for one of Plastipak's largest facilities in Champaign, IL. This includes project engineering, facilities, electrical, and HVAC/pump room maintenance. As a member of the site leadership team, you will play an integral role in upholding Plastipak's standards of excellence, driving continuous improvement, and helping exceed customer expectations.

You Will:

• Lead Department Managers, Team Leaders, Engineers, and Technicians to accomplish engineering, maintenance, and facility objectives
• Ensure preventative maintenance, equipment repairs, capital projects, and other engineering work is completed in a timely manner, with minimum disruption to production
• Uphold safety, GMP, ISO, and food safety standards within the Engineering and Maintenance departments
• Monitor KPI's for areas including reliability, quality, scrap, operating expenses and safety to meet department goals
• Track energy usage for the facility and pursue sustainability and energy conservation efforts
• Participate in Site Leadership Team meetings and contribute to site strategy
• Foster positive team engagement and a culture of continuous improvement

You Have:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, or related field required
• Minimum of seven (7) years of progressive experience within a manufacturing environment
• Minimum of three (3) years leading successful maintenance or engineering teams
• Experience supporting both equipment and facilities functions
• Experience in an FDA regulated environment preferred
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and team building skills

Plastipak is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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