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Plant Operations Jobs in Elmhurst, IL

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Elk Grove Village, IL8 days ago

$90,000–$110,000 Per Year

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Vernon Hills, IL5 days ago

$120,000–$180,000 Per Year
Full-time
Employee

Presented by North American Recruiting and ConsultingPosition: Plant Production ManagerLocation: Vernon Hills-Lake Zurich Area of IllinoisJob Code: CRT01268 . If selected for the Plant Production Manger role, you will be involved in learning all aspects of the plant’s operations due to the current Plant/Operations Manager preparing to retire in the next 5-6 years.

Rosemont, IL11 days ago

$50,000–$65,000

Wintrust Financial Corporation is a financial services holding company based in Rosemont, Illinois, with assets above $50 billion and provides community-oriented, personal and commercial banking services to customers located in the greater Chicago, Illinois and southern Wisconsin metropolitan areas through its 16 wholly owned banking subsidiaries. Wintrust Equipment Finance, a division of Wintrust Asset Finance Inc. (WAF), an affiliate of Wintrust Financial Corporation, is looking for a candidate for Documentation Operations Analyst specializing in direct and indirect originations primarily via equipment lease/loan financing and lease debt discounting transactions.

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Chicago Heights, IL4 days ago

$30–$38 Per Hour

Primarily performs preventive, scheduled or corrective repairs on batching and continuous process control systems, their networks, AC/DC and servo drives, pneumatics, hydraulics and mechanical components. Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal.

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Oak Brook, IL6 days ago

$122,600–$184,000 Per Year

In this role, you will lead strategic sourcing and category management initiatives across a complex portfolio of MRO and Facility Services spend, helping drive cost savings, strengthen supplier performance, and support enterprise-wide business priorities. An employee's position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics and business or organizational needs.

Glendale Heights, IL8 days ago

$120,000–$150,000 Per Year

You’ll work closely with engineering teams while owning project execution—keeping timelines on track, coordinating cross-functional teams, managing customer expectations, and ensuring complex retrofit projects move efficiently from concept through deployment. Join a growing manufacturer of advanced fluid power systems where you’ll lead complex customer integration and retrofit projects—from initial concept through validation, deployment, and successful customer delivery.

Schaumburg, IL8 days ago

$85,000–$100,000 Per Year

Founded over six decades ago, with operations across the United States and globally, we are a manufacturing organization that develops engineered fluid power and hydraulic system solutions for demanding industrial and mobile equipment applications. Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal.

Minooka, IL23 days ago

$162,000–$180,000

Manage and monitor the work activities of the assigned regional valve services organization to ensure a productive workforce that supports all divisional, departmental, Clean Energy Center (CEC) and corporate goals while in accordance with all company policies and local, state, and federal regulations. Provide guidance and oversight to regional Valve Services group during online and outage activities execution functions through routine performance monitoring, audits, self-assessment, and lessons learned for continuous improvement.

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Schiller Park, IL1 day ago

$95,000–$100,000 Per Year

Plans and guides Unit management in productivity, material, waste, safety, and quality improvement initiatives; analyzes material and information flows; analyzes opportunities in productivity, material consumption, other operation expenses, and space utilization; quantifies the effects of improved processes, work flows and fore mentioned opportunities. • Works with Lean Manufacturing tools and techniques, such as 8 Waste (muda), Just in Time (takt-flow-pull), Value Stream Mapping, Kanban system, Problem Solving, FIFO and 5s and workplace organization including layout changes when necessary.

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Naperville, IL4 days ago

Formal vocational training in plant maintenance activities with an emphasis on industrial applications or equivalent job experience in electricity, power distribution, industrial electrical wiring, mechanics, machine operations, general plumbing, heating ventilation, and air conditioning, boiler operations. Operate and perform preventative maintenance and corrective maintenance/repair on high pressure boilers, turbines, high voltage generators, and auxiliary equipment at an on-site cogeneration plant that produces electricity.

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Chicago, IL6 days ago

$100–$103 Per Hour

Manages 5–10 concurrent projects, coordinating internal stakeholders, engineering, maintenance, construction, contractors, and vendors while ensuring delivery on scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk management requirements. Projects typically range from $100K to multi-million-dollar investment levels and require strict adherence to nuclear, regulatory, and safety protocols.

Chicago, IL11 days ago

$120,000–$170,000 Per Year

The Service Director of Asset Manager is responsible for providing leadership, technical support and direction to the asset management team. System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America.

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Chicago, IL6 days ago

$100–$103 Per Hour

This position manages 5–10 concurrent projects, coordinating internal stakeholders, engineering, maintenance, construction, contractors, and vendors while ensuring delivery on scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk management requirements. Projects typically range from $100K to multi-million-dollar investment levels and require strict adherence to nuclear, regulatory, and safety protocols.

Broadview, IL11 days ago

$95,000–$95,000 Per Year

The successful candidate will enjoy the rare opportunity to occupy a key plant-level leadership position, driving the development of necessary processes and ultimately stepping into a Controller-level role. This role opens due to our ongoing transition and modernization phase, reflecting a shift from basic QuickBooks to a comprehensive QuickBooks Enterprise system and planning for a long-term ERP implementation.

Minooka, IL20 days ago

$162,000–$180,000

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Chemical, Civil/Structural, Electrical, Industrial, Mechanical, or nuclear) OR related science OR License Professional Engineer OR Active/Inactive SRO License with 5 years of engineering or related experience, which shall include 1 year of nuclear power plant experience. Now integrated with Calpine, our portfolio includes 55 gigawatts of capacity from nuclear, natural gas, geothermal, hydro, wind and solar facilities, with the generating capacity to power the equivalent of 27 million homes.

Minooka, IL20 days ago

$151,200–$168,000

Provides in-depth technical expertise to develop, manage and implement engineering activities related to plant safety, reliability, maintainability, and availability ensuring compliance to customer's needs, regulatory requirements, and corporate policies. Perform other job assignments and duties as directed by management or pursuant to company policy, including but not limited to emergency response, departmental coverage, call outs, and support of outage activities in positions outside the department.

Bridgeview, Illinois7 days ago

$19 Per Hour
Temporary

By submitting your application, you authorize Elite Staffing, Inc. to contact you using the contact information you have provided for employment-related activities via any method, including SMS, email, and phone calls, including through the use of automated technology, AI generative voice, and pre-recorded and/or artificial voice messages. Six months manufacturing or shipping experience preferred - Ability to accurately count, add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions & decimals.

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Geneva, IL2 days ago

Assist in coordinating and supervising the general maintenance duties in the community including, but not limited to carpentry, electrical work, HVAC work, painting, plumbing, pool repairs, appliance repairs, landscaping, and refurbishment projects. Lifespace Communities headquartered in West Des Moines, Iowa and Dallas, Texas, is one of the nation's largest Senior Living providers of non-profit retirement communities.

Joliet, IL9 days ago

$159,000–$191,000

Degree from a 4-year program or equivalent in engineering, engineering technology, or physical sciences, or professional engineer license, and more than 1.5 years as a qualified non-licensed operator or Staff member, Supervisor or Manager in work control, operations, engineering, outage management, maintenance, radiation protection, chemistry, or accredited training at a comparable (BWR or PWR) facility. 1.5 years or more in a position equivalent to Reactor Operator (or Supervisor) at a military reactor (i.e., Power Plant Watch Engineer, Engineering Watch Supervisor, Reactor Operator, Engineering Officer of the Watch, Propulsion Plant Watch Supervisor).

Minooka, IL26 days ago

$122,400–$154,000

Perform other job assignments and duties as directed by management or pursuant to company policy, including but not limited to emergency response, departmental coverage, call outs, and support of outage activities in positions outside the department. Now integrated with Calpine, our portfolio includes 55 gigawatts of capacity from nuclear, natural gas, geothermal, hydro, wind and solar facilities, with the generating capacity to power the equivalent of 27 million homes.

Minooka, IL25 days ago

$92,700–$154,000

Perform other job assignments and duties as directed by management or pursuant to company policy, including but not limited to emergency response, departmental coverage, call outs, and support of outage activities in positions outside the department. Bachelor&rsquos degree in Engineering (Chemical, Civil/Structural, Electrical, Industrial, Mechanical or Nuclear) with 5 years of nuclear experience or related engineering experience.

Joliet, IL8 days ago

$50,000–$90,000

The client sites are located in Northern Illinois, and while Operating Engineers are primarily responsible for their assigned locations, you may be required to support other sites in the event of an emergency or to provide backup coverage. What this job involves: As an Operating Engineer in Joliet, IL at JLL, you will be responsible for the installation, repair, and maintenance of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing equipment, machinery, and related controls and components at our client's facilities.

Plainfield, IL25 days ago

$162,000–$180,000

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Chemical, Civil/Structural, Electrical, Industrial, Mechanical, or nuclear) OR related science OR License Professional Engineer OR Active/Inactive SRO License with 5 years of engineering or related experience, which shall include 1 year of nuclear power plant experience . Perform other job assignments and duties as directed by management or pursuant to company policy, including but not limited to emergency response, departmental coverage, call outs, and support of outage activities in positions outside the department.

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Northbrook, IL5 days ago

$99,500–$139,900 Per Year

Leads, directs and develops audit teams consisting of internal audit seniors, staff and co-source partners including administering/monitoring audit plans during engagements, review of work assignments, and identifying staff development needs. Under the overall guidance of the Manager, Internal Audit, the incumbent ensures that CF Industries, subsidiaries, and departments adhere to proper accounting and financial reporting practices including compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and CF Industries accounting policies and procedures.

Broadview, IL10 days ago

$95,000–$105,000

This is a true #1 seat at the plant level—own the numbers, build the processes, and grow into a Controller-level role with the backing of a larger organization. You’ll step into a key position stabilizing and modernizing processes during a period of transition while building structure for future growth.

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Northbrook, IL6 days ago

Manage business systems integration and project /construction (including but not limited to: conveyor installs, pick module installs, parking lot, warehouse, office, and clean room buildouts) work from beginning, through to completion. Lead Field Process Engineering for an assigned region, with responsibility for overseeing one region and two Regional Managers reporting into this Senior Manager role.

Minooka, IL20 days ago

$92,700–$154,000

Perform other job assignments and duties as directed by management or pursuant to company policy, including but not limited to emergency response, departmental coverage, call outs, and support of outage activities in positions outside the department. Bachelor&rsquos degree in Engineering (Chemical, Civil/Structural, Electrical, Industrial, Mechanical or Nuclear) with 5 years of nuclear experience or related engineering experience.

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Chicago, IL2 days ago

Alpha Baking’s retail brands include S. Rosen’s, MaryAnn, Natural Ovens Bakery, Kreamo, and Golden Hearth, with additional product sold under private label agreements and the Alpha Baking foodservice brand. Our broad array of products can be found in national restaurant chains, quick service restaurants, schools, institutions, major league sports franchises, national grocery chains and independent grocery stores.

Chicago, IL11 days ago

$77,505–$125,000 Per Year

Manages change/ transformation change/ transformation amongst the Operating teams in the implementation of IL6S-Integrated Lean 6 sigma phase journey, FoF-Factory of Future Line centric organization & roles (AM-Autonomous Maintenance, PM-Progressive Maintenance and an integrated 6 star model within operating Line teams) to progress into Self sufficient teams. Lead and be Accountable for Talent, Capabilities & Engagement for the Manufacturing team - identify and implement critical levers to attract, retain & develop critical talent and builds capability at all levels, technical and behavioral, to build a sustainable workforce profile for the future.

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Bolingbrook, IL5 days ago

$12–$15 Per Hour
Full-time
Employee

Top Required Skills:KPI Metric ManagementLean Background – Problem Solving, Analytical MindsetLeadership: Having overseen employee daily operations and worked with executive leadersCross team communication – Daily communication with leaders and team members will be requiredBachelor’s Degree in related field. You will be overseeing operations of 2-4 employees directly (40+ total in the plant) and a total revenue of $12-$15 million YoY.Champion Safety, Health & Compliance by leading a zero?incident culture, ensuring OSHA/CNESST/PSM/RMP compliance, enforcing PPE and policies, and driving audits, investigations, and corrective actions.

Gary, Indiana14 days ago

Overview: Leads, trains others, operates, maintains, and repair the Methodist main steam and hot water plants and related equipment at all sites. Monitors daily work flow of other Firemen, review logs, records and shift activities and reports all deviations to the Director of Facilities and site managers of Plant Operations.

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Chicago, IL1 day ago

Full-time

The Senior Manager is expected to remain deeply engaged in operations, personally involved in major incidents, escalations, and complex technical decisions, while building and enforcing a disciplined, execution-focused operating model. The role is accountable for day-to-day operational execution, service reliability, scalability, and discipline across enterprise infrastructure, cloud platforms, identity, networks, and end-user services.

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Chicago, IL3 days ago

$75–$75

30% Manage moderately complex or major construction projects inclusive of project integration management, scope management, time management, cost management, quality management, human resource management, communications management, risk management and procurement management, complying with legal requirements, construction management and financial accountability. Areas of responsibility include project planning, execution, controls and close out for the management of engineering, procurement, construction, and ultimately functional operation of People's Gas facilities.

North Chicago, IL19 days ago

$38–$44 Per Hour

Apply technical understanding of and practical experience with the operation of distribution, production and components associated with: Steam, condensate, chilled water, electrical motors, paralleling switch gear, motor control centers, condenser systems, variable frequency drives, reciprocating engines, generators, compressed air and compressors, pumps, chillers, air handlers, boilers, cooling towers, pneumatic and low voltage control systems. The Plant Operator provides technical understanding of and practical experience with the distribution, production, and components associated with multiple electrical, motor, water, air, heating and cooling systems.

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Elgin, IL2 days ago

$85,602–$128,410 Per Year

Qualifications include some college or equivalent experience, proficiency in relevant software, knowledge of management and business practices, bilingual skills (preferred), a valid Illinois driver’s license, and strong problem-solving abilities. The primary purpose of this role is to oversee daily operational support within the Plant Operations department, including custodial services, warehouse and distribution, grounds maintenance, and furniture management.

Geneva, Illinois11 days ago

They drive sustainable performance through leveraging people and process and creating an environment where learning is meaningful for the business and the employee (connected to results, drives out losses, helps build the employee’s capability). Increase proficiency in labor and creating, maintaining, and utilizing a training/skills matrix to identify skill gaps, develop training plans and track employee progress.

East Chicago, IN12 days ago

The Production Manager leads a team of supervisors and production staff to drive continuous improvement, automation integration, and operational excellence in alignment with company goals. This role reports directly to the VP of Operations and serves as a key leader in executing company-wide operational strategy, driving plant performance, and contributing to long-term growth initiatives.

Chicago, IL8 days ago

Full-time

Skills:Minimum of 5-7 years of experience installing, maintaining, and/or troubleshooting large commercial and industrial systems including: Chilled Water Systems, Large Centrifugal Chillers, Cooling Towers, Heat Exchangers, Water Treatment Systems, VFD’s and Pumps, HVAC equipment, CRAC/CRAH’s, Humidification Systems, BMS and PLC Controls, Emergency Standby Diesel Generator Systems, Fuel/Oil systems, 480/277 and 208/120 electrical generation and distribution, Static UPS Systems, and Double Interlock Pre-Action Systems. Knowledge:Expert understanding of the electrical and mechanical systems used in a facility and data center environment, including, but not limited to the following: electrical distribution and layout, Transformers, PLC’s, Generators, Switchgear, UPS systems, STS’, ATS’ PDU’s, Chilled Water Systems, CRAC/CRAH’s, Pre-Action Sprinkler Systems.

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Northbrook, IL3 days ago

$60–$80 Per Hour

The role will oversee plant accounting, forecasting, compliance, inventory management, and variance analysis while supporting operational decision-making and continuous improvement initiatives. This Interim Plant Controller will serve as a strategic finance partner to plant leadership, driving financial performance through analysis of costs, productivity, inventory, and operational KPIs.

Chicago, IL30+ days ago

$72,000–$78,000 Per Year

Summary of Position: The Operations Manager is responsible for organizing, motivating and scheduling staff and directing the day-to-day operations of all rail and/or yard and/or shuttle and plant functions and/or any combination of operations. Communicate daily with leads, other staff and office personnel to determine staffing, supply and operational needs; ensuring daily manpower plans are met and there are no service failures to the customer.

Saint Charles, IL11 days ago

$80,000–$100,000 Per Year

This role functions as a Plant Manager track position, overseeing daily operations across Production, Quality, Maintenance, Sanitation, and Warehouse functions. The leader will be responsible for driving KPIs, enforcing accountability, ensuring food safety compliance, and supporting continuous improvement across the plant.

Chicago, IL22 days ago

Experts can also take advantage of access to our 360° Client Alignment® process, deployment within days of engagement start, exposure to diverse industries (aerospace, food, consumer goods, industrial products, medical device, semiconductor, and battery manufacturing), and a structured Contract-to-Hire path that lets both Expert and client validate fit before conversion. VDS engagement benefits include competitive contract rates commensurate with experience and seniority, structured engagement support through a dedicated VDS Engagement Partner, proven methodology and toolkits including the Value-Driven Approach® and Everything OpEx® frameworks, and continued business development between engagements.

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Chicago, IL2 days ago

Main requirements include a Bachelor’s degree (Master’s or MBA preferred), 12+ years of manufacturing experience, proven operational performance improvement, 5+ years of leadership, strong project management skills, familiarity with regulations like OSHA, and 25% domestic travel. Responsibilities encompass developing manufacturing plans, managing inventory and procurement, meeting KPI targets, executing capital projects, collaborating globally, reducing costs, ensuring compliance, and fostering a high-performing, diverse workforce.

Schiller Park, IL30+ days ago

Listens for unusual sounds from machines or equipment to detect malfunctions and discusses machine operation variations with supervisors or other maintenance workers to diagnose problem and/or repair machine. Actively participates in work center readiness audits and verifies the receipt and proper documentation of all required approvals in advance of beginning production job orders.

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Chicago, IL5 days ago

$120,000–$145,000 Per Year

North Coast Container (NCC) is the leading independent manufacturer of steel drums in North America because of our unwavering customer focus. Step into an exhilarating leadership role as the Plant Manager at North Coast Container located in the bustling heart of Chicago, Illinois!

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West Chicago, IL1 day ago

Responsibilities involve ensuring safety, compliance, implementing reliability-centered maintenance, enhancing equipment performance, developing staff skills, managing capital projects and budgets, and applying root cause analysis tools. Must-Haves include supervisory manufacturing experience, a mechanical, chemical, or industrial engineering degree, and 3+ years leading a maintenance department in an industrial setting.

Chicago, IL7 days ago

$105,000

The Operations Superintendent and will oversee the activities of the Shift and Supervisors to achieve optimal levels of safety, quality, productivity, and delivery to assure internal and external customer satisfaction. Proven ability to manage changing priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team to meet production goals while meeting customer deadlines.

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Northbrook, IL6 days ago

$55–$70 Per Hour
Full-time

This role is 3 days per week in office with 2 from home, and offers an individual with 5+ years of supervisory accounting experience within manufacturing a chance to assist the accounting department of a regional manufacturing staple. This is a temp role, and the successful candidate will have 5+ years of accounting supervisory experience within manufacturing & be immediately available to begin a new role.

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Northbrook, IL6 days ago

$55–$70 Per Hour

Chicago, IL30+ days ago

Support Plant Floor Systems / Corporate teams in resolving incidents; Provide triage and execute business continuity plans, support escalations, provide hands and feet to support teams and other global teams (e.g. Our presence is in countries like the Americas, Europe, Africa, and Asia, and more than four hundred clients across a broad spectrum of markets, including financial services, manufacturing, telecommunications, chemical services, technology, public sector, and utilities.

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