Newly created role with strong growth potential
Our client is a growing food manufacturing organization supplying innovative ready-to-cook and ready-to-eat products to major retail channels throughout North America. The company operates a large-scale production facility and continues to invest heavily in operations, engineering, and reliability improvements. The culture combines the stability of an established manufacturer with the agility of a growing business. Employees have direct exposure to leadership, meaningful ownership of projects, and opportunities to advance as the organization continues to expand.
Lead troubleshooting efforts on critical production equipment and manufacturing systems. Drive root cause analysis and implement sustainable corrective actions. Develop and optimize preventive and predictive maintenance programs. Lead capital and reliability improvement projects from concept through implementation. Improve equipment uptime, asset performance, and maintenance effectiveness. Partner closely with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and leadership teams. Support spare parts strategy, reliability planning, and process optimization. Ensure compliance with safety, GMP, and manufacturing best practices.
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.
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline. 5+ years of manufacturing experience focused on reliability, maintenance, or plant engineering. Strong hands-on troubleshooting experience with conveyors, gearboxes, pumps, ovens, packaging equipment, freezers, or similar processing equipment. Experience leading equipment improvement and capital projects. Knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance methodologies. Strong safety mindset and commitment to operational excellence.
Competitive annual salary between $100,000 and $135,000, depending on experience. Comprehensive standard benefits package. Opportunities for professional growth and development. Entrepreneurial environment with limited bureaucracy. Significant investment in plant improvements and reliability initiatives. Clear opportunity for career advancement as the organization grows.
Sector: Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector: Maintenance, Reliability
Industry: FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
Where: Naperville
Contract Type: Permanent
| Location | Naperville, Illinois |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $100,000–$135,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Website | https://www.michaelpage.ca/ |
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