Engineering & Facilities Manager at Plastipak Packaging Inc. in Champaign, Illinois

Job Description:

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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