People Leadership

• Recruit, train, and develop a skilled and motivated team of maintenance technicians.
• Set clear expectations, coach performance, and foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous learning (5S/standard work).
• Create and manage work schedules, ensuring coverage and responsiveness across all shifts, and compliance with all relevant labor laws/local ordinances.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning.

Compliance & Safety

• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, NFPA, electrical safety (Arc Flash), LOTO, relevant city of Chicago ordinances, and confined space requirements.
• In a food manufacturing context, partner with QA on cGMP, FSMA, USDA, HACCP, SQF/BRC requirements; maintain audit-ready documentation.
• Lead safety initiatives, including hazard assessments, training programs, and incident investigations.
• Drive a zero-incident mindset and proactive risk reductions.

Budgeting & Reporting

• Develop and manage annual budget for maintenance and engineering functions.
• Provide regular reports on equipment performance, project milestones, cost savings, and strategic recommendations.
• Identify opportunities for capital investment and present business cases for new equipment or technology adoption.

Skills and Requirements

• Stationary Engineer license required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field. Equivalent hands‑on engineering, manufacturing, or technical operations experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 5+ years of maintenance/engineering experience in manufacturing or industrial environments**, including 3+ years in a leadership role** (e.g., supervising technicians/engineers, setting goals, coaching performance).
• Experience leading Maintenance department in a Food manufacturing environment preferred.
• Class K license preferred.
• Strong mechanical, electrical, and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience managing preventive maintenance programs and facility utilities.
• Proven expertise with CMMS systems, reliability-centered maintenance, and Lean/TPM principles.
• Strong leadership, cross-functional influence, and change management skills.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Experience with budgeting, vendor/contract management, and regulatory compliance.

Starting Salary : $110,500 - $149,500

The actual compensation that you will be offered will depend on a variety of factors including geography, skills and abilities, education, experience and other relevant factors. This role will remain open until filled.

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Our Commitment to our People

We are a diverse and growing workforce of over 1,000 people across eight countries globally. As we continue to grow, we want to ensure that Carbery Group continues to be a place where people are supported to develop and feel that they can do their best work. We are committed to driving growth, developing future capability and delivering results through our dedicated teams.

We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and an inclusive workplace where your skills, perspectives, and experience help shape the future of our industry. Join us and be part of a team that values collaboration and makes a meaningful impact - from local communities to global markets.

Carbery Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering a supportive work environment.