Job Description
Job Title
Lead Engineer for Engineering & Maintenance Teams
About Our Client
Our client is a manufacturer of various paper-based products and packaging applications, integrated to support custom specifications. They are a mid-sized organization known for its commitment to operational excellence, focused on delivering high-quality services and innovative solutions as they continue to grow.
Job Description
Lead daily operations of engineering and maintenance teams, including preventative and predictive maintenance programs. Drive reductions in equipment downtime and maintenance-related costs. Determine appropriate staffing levels, skill development, and technical training programs. Take a hands-on leadership approach with equipment troubleshooting and repairs as needed. Champion process improvements and support implementation of new manufacturing processes. Manage and develop a team of engineers and technical professionals, ensuring alignment with business objectives. Foster a high-performance culture with a strong focus on safety, quality, and continuous improvement. Develop and execute engineering strategies that support plant and organizational goals. Identify and implement innovative technical solutions to enhance productivity and efficiency. Evaluate existing processes and drive ongoing improvements to optimize workflows and performance.
MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.
The Successful Applicant
A strong background in leading BOTH engineering and maintenance operations and teams. Bachelor's degree in engineering or similar discipline. Background in leading lean manufacturing or continuous improvement initiatives. Proven ability to manage, lead, build and develop teams effectively. Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to challenges. Experience in budget management and cost optimization. Proficiency in using maintenance management software and data analysis tools. Ability to lead from the front towards a preventative model versus reactive in operations.
What's on Offer
Competitive annual salary ranging from $130,000-160,000. 20% target bonus. 18 days of PTO. 4.5% 401k Match. Health, dental, vision coverages. Other ancillary benefits. Opportunities for professional growth within.
Job Summary
Sector: Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector: Maintenance, Reliability
Industry: Industrial / Manufacturing
Location: Lake Villa
Contract Type: Permanent
Consultant Name: Ryan Prochko
Job Reference: JN-102026-7132256
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Lake Villa, Illinois |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $130,000–$160,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Website | https://www.michaelpage.ca/ |
About Company
Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.
Our business was established in Canada in 2005 when we opened our Toronto office. Our role is to work with employers and job seekers to facilitate a successful match. This can range from advising a global company on a candidate sourcing strategy to helping a job seeker find their dream job.
In Canada, we focus on recruiting for the following areas:
Banking and financial services
Digital and e-commerce
Engineering and manufacturing
Finance and accounting
Human resources
Information technology
Marketing
Oil and gas
Procurement and supply chain
Property and construction
Sales
An Established Brand
The Group has established a leading presence in many of the key markets for professional recruitment around the world and has positioned itself in certain other markets, which offer the opportunity for future growth. Within its current largest markets, Michael Page has also built a regional presence, including in the UK, France and Australia. Consequently, the Michael Page brand is among the most widely recognized brands in the professional recruitment industry.
A Market Leader
The role of a recruitment consultancy is to act as an intermediary, identifying and sourcing suitably qualified candidates on behalf of its clients. Candidates are recruited either for permanent or contract positions (typically for a fixed term) or on a temporary basis. Within the overall recruitment industry, the market for professional recruitment services is a specialist sector which has developed more recently. Michael Page is widely recognized as leading the development of this market around the world.
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