Engineering and Maintenance Manager at Millipore Corporation in Kankakee, Illinois

Job Description:

Work Location: Kankakee, Illinois
Shift: No
Department: LS-SC-PMK Kankakee
Recruiter: Carolyn Angle Jones



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Your Role:

• Oversee the Capital Expenditure Program, including the development and adjustment of tactical and strategic plans for capital equipment and facility improvements.


• Create Capital Expenditure Requests, develop cost justifications, research budgetary costs, and integrate the latest technology for various projects, ranging from individual equipment to major systems.


• Supervise the installation of Capital Expenditure Projects, manage staff, oversee project design, vendor selection, procurement, installation, and start-up.


• Manage Engineering and Maintenance Departmental issues, including budgets, communication, development plans, and annual performance reviews.


• Manage departmental metrics, develop improvement plans, and support site and departmental process improvements.


• Direct and oversee specific Maintenance Department projects and conduct project work involving cost-saving improvements and safety enhancements.


• Ensure compliance with OSHA and ISO 9001 requirements within the area of responsibility.


• Evaluate equipment, spare parts, supplies, and service needs for the facility and respond to emergency situations.


• Manage/oversee all maintenance/service contractors and vendors performing work on-site related to capital expenditure projects and ongoing maintenance/facility service work.


• Meet with superiors, peers, and external teams for planning, analysis, development, and communication.


• Provide end-customer support, administer facility utilities program, and perform other duties as assigned.

Who You Are:




Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science, Master of Science, or PhD in Engineering or other scientific discipline.


• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing or production facility.

Preferred Qualifications:

• MBA preferred.


• 1+ year of direct supervision of maintenance mechanics.


• 2+ years of experience with departmental and capital budgets preferred.


• 1+ year of experience working within an automation environment preferred.


• Facilities Management Certification preferred.


• Knowledge of CMMS systems, Blue Mountain preferred.


• Working knowledge of Safety, Quality, Environmental, and Regulatory requirements.


• Lean/Six Sigma experience.


• Project management experience preferred.


• Ability to perform well under pressure, understand the big picture, thrive in a constantly changing environment, and possess excellent problem-solving, presentation, verbal and written communication skills.

Physical Requirements:


Must be able to don required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).


The Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, gender identity, transgender status, marital status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy of Equal Employment Opportunity applies to all policies and programs relating to recruitment and hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Any applicant or employee who believes they have been discriminated against by the Company or anyone acting on behalf of the Company must report any concerns to their Human Resources Business Partner, Legal, or Compliance immediately. The Company will not retaliate against any individual because they made a good faith report of discrimination. Apply Now