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Plant Operations Jobs in Illinois

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Elk Grove Village, IL2 days ago

$90,000–$110,000 Per Year

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Vernon Hills, IL7 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.

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Decatur, ILToday

We collect the following categories of personal information for the purpose of hiring the best qualified applicants and to comply with applicable employment laws: Name and contact information; Job preference and work availability; Social Security Number and/or other identification information; Education and qualifications; Employment history and experience; Military service; Reference and background check information, including relevant criminal history and credit history; Social media information; Pre-employment test results; Post-offer medical examination information and results, including drug test results; Voluntary self-disclosure information regarding minority, veteran, and disability status; and Information provided by you during the hiring process. The Assistant Operations Manager supports the operations team in overseeing daily operations for the facility, with shared accountability for safety, production, quality, cost control, staffing, and project execution.

Bradley, IL20 days ago

$98,000–$124,000

The Utilities Engineer is responsible for oversight of design, engineering, safety and quality support in the following utility equipment systems: Clean Utilities (Clean Steam, Purified Water, WFI and RO Systems), HVAC Systems, Plant Steam Systems, Co-Generation Units, Process Chillers, Compressed/Process Air, Ammonia Chillers and Refrigeration Process, Alcohol Distillation and Recovery Process, Process Gases, Natural Gas, Bulk Chemical Distribution, Solvent Gas Detection systems, Water, Cooling towers and Waste Treatment systems for the Kankakee facility. We use three strategic scientific platforms of plasma fractionation, recombinant protein technology, and cell and gene therapy to support continued innovation and continually refine ways in which products can address unmet medical needs and help patients lead full lives.

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Glendale Heights, IL2 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.

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Chicago Heights, IL2 days ago

$30–$38 Per Hour

Founded decades ago and based in Chicago Heights, IL, with additional operations supporting large-scale food production, they are a leading food manufacturing and packaging organization focused on quality, safety, and operational excellence. 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.

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Schaumburg, IL2 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.

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Northbrook, ILToday

$134,000–$201,000 Per Year
Full-time

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.

Oak Brook, IL8 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.

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Decatur, ILToday

We collect the following categories of personal information for the purpose of hiring the best qualified applicants and to comply with applicable employment laws: Name and contact information; Job preference and work availability; Social Security Number and/or other identification information; Education and qualifications; Employment history and experience; Military service; Reference and background check information, including relevant criminal history and credit history; Social media information; Pre-employment test results; Post-offer medical examination information and results, including drug test results; Voluntary self-disclosure information regarding minority, veteran, and disability status; and Information provided by you during the hiring process. Wherever we are in the process, from field to customer, our priorities are focused on ensuring we produce the safest, highest quality products through practices that uphold both our responsibility and commitments to the challenge and drive for excellence, our people and our planet.

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Schiller Park, IL3 days 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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Decatur, ILToday

We collect the following categories of personal information for the purpose of hiring the best qualified applicants and to comply with applicable employment laws: Name and contact information; Job preference and work availability; Social Security Number and/or other identification information; Education and qualifications; Employment history and experience; Military service; Reference and background check information, including relevant criminal history and credit history; Social media information; Pre-employment test results; Post-offer medical examination information and results, including drug test results; Voluntary self-disclosure information regarding minority, veteran, and disability status; and Information provided by you during the hiring process. Cross Function & Multi-Plant Collaboration: Collaborate with engineers, production teams, and leadership across sites to drive operational consistency, share best practices, and troubleshoot plant-wide challenges.

Bradley, IL20 days ago

$98,000–$124,000

The Utilities Engineer is responsible for oversight of design, engineering, safety and quality support in the following utility equipment systems: Clean Steam, Purified Water, WFI and RO Systems, HVAC Systems, Plant Steam Systems, Co-Generation Units, Process Chillers, Compressed/Process Air, Nitrogen, Ammonia Chillers and Refrigeration Process, Alcohol Distillation and Recovery Process, Process Gases, Natural Gas, Bulk Chemical Distribution, Solvent Gas Detection systems, Fire Alarm, Control and Protection Systems, Electrical Systems, Water, Cooling towers and Waste Treatment systems for the Kankakee facility. We use three strategic scientific platforms of plasma fractionation, recombinant protein technology, and cell and gene therapy to support continued innovation and continually refine ways in which products can address unmet medical needs and help patients lead full lives.

Chicago, IL8 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, IL13 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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Decatur, ILToday

We collect the following categories of personal information for the purpose of hiring the best qualified applicants and to comply with applicable employment laws: Name and contact information; Job preference and work availability; Social Security Number and/or other identification information; Education and qualifications; Employment history and experience; Military service; Reference and background check information, including relevant criminal history and credit history; Social media information; Pre-employment test results; Post-offer medical examination information and results, including drug test results; Voluntary self-disclosure information regarding minority, veteran, and disability status; and Information provided by you during the hiring process. •General Chemistry•Basic mathematical and physics principals•Site specific (wetmilling, refining, acid production) unit operation knowledge•Safety best practices in a manufacturing facility•Chemical/mechanical engineering principles•Quality/food safety knowledge•Microsoft Office (Excel specific) •Understanding of process flowsSkills .

Broadview, IL13 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.

Chicago, IL8 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.

Northbrook, IL8 days ago

Dixon, IL8 days ago

$95,000–$142,600 Per Year

You will champion a culture of safety across the facility by working closely with employees and leadership, identifying and mitigating risks, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring all team members are trained and equipped to maintain a safe and compliant workplace-making a meaningful difference in the day-to-day experience of employees. 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.

Mount Vernon, IL11 days ago

Provide clinical care through the direct application of the nursing process; perform and document resident assessments and progress notes, evaluate changes in care needs, complete Individualized Service Plans (ISP), provide or delegate hands-on clinical care as indicated by the plan of care, and evaluate resident outcomes. Provide strategic leadership for resident care in the community by managing, directing, and monitoring the medication care managers, as applicable by State/Provincial law, to promote the health and wellness of the resident population.

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Chicago, IL4 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.

Bolingbrook, IL7 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.

Ottawa, IL7 days ago

Operational rigor: schedule work, validate repair estimates, and document daily activities and maintenance logs. Financial stewardship: track expenses, manage the maintenance budget, and prepare annual budget requests.

Lindenhurst, Illinois13 days ago

Replace burned out light bulbs, to include, exit lights, overhead lights, fluorescent lights, room call lights. Perform routine maintenance and repair on the facility and equipment to include plumbing, plastering, electrical, carpentry, mechanical, etc., as directed in accordance with established procedures.

Homer Glen, Illinois8 days ago

Hillsboro, IL30+ days ago

$90,000–$120,000 Per Year

This position will lead daily plant operations, supervise operators and maintenance personnel, ensure regulatory compliance, and manage treatment system performance across water and wastewater facilities. Water & Wastewater Operations Project Manager. to oversee operations at a municipal water and wastewater treatment facility in Hillsboro, Illinois.

Lake Forest, Illinois30+ days ago

PEKIN, IL30+ days ago

$162,080–$243,120 Per Year

Maintains communications with other areas of the Company including Human Resources, EH&S, Fuels Department, and Corporate Management Teams to coordinate activities and facilitate process improvement initiatives. To the extent permitted by law and any applicable collective bargaining agreement, employees are subject to periodic random drug testing, and post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing.

Roselle, IL30+ days ago

$175,000

Jacuzzi Group, a leading manufacturer of hot tubs, swim spas, baths, showers, saunas, and pool equipment, is seeking a dynamic and experienced Director of Operations to oversee our operations in Roselle, IL. The Director of Operations will be responsible for leading and managing all aspects of production and distribution, ensuring the plant operates efficiently and meets all safety, quality, and productivity targets.

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Elgin, IL1 day ago

$100,716–$151,055 Per Year

The primary purpose of this position is to oversee the day-to-day operational support services within the Plant Operations department, including custodial services, warehouse and distribution functions, district furniture and equipment inventory and deployment, and grounds operations. This role works collaboratively with school administrators, operations staff, and other district departments to ensure facilities and grounds are prepared to support teaching, learning, and district operations.

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Chicago, IL3 days 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.

Urbana, Illinois30+ days ago

As a Fixed Term Plant Operator, you will work as part of a team to ensure the overall operation of the terminal including basic functions such as receipt and shipment of products, manufacturing of products, inspection and record keeping requirements, and the maintenance of the equipment in the facility. Previous production/maintenance experience in the refined products terminal or production facilities and/or oil or gas industry (Mechanical/Industrial trade school will be considered work experience) preferred.

Braceville, Illinois16 days ago

Assures the training programs are maintained current and incorporate information gained from Institute of Nuclear Power Operations (INPO) Significant Operating Experience Reports and Constellation Nuclear Event Reports (NERs), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) Bulletins and Information Notices, CEC design change and backfit information, CEC procedure changes and revisions, new regulations, and training effectiveness reports. Coordinates, and conducts performance-based operations Reactor Operator (RO)/Non-Licensed Operator (NLO) training programs as required by user community in accordance with Constellation's systematic approach to training model, department procedures, and with proper application of the analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation phases.

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Granite City, IL1 day ago

The role is responsible for the development of a tracking tool as well as involvement of all available resources in the department to focus on reducing excess, consumption, and cost reduction, effectively creating an environment of continuous improvement and teamwork. Accountable for submitting a monthly area report that tracks safety/ environmental, quality, production relative to plan including yield variances, costs and out-of-range cost drivers, and project activity.

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Chicago, IL4 days ago

Our world-class client is searching for an Operations Director is a critical role responsible for overseeing manufacturing, supply chain, and quality processes across multiple locations (overseeing 3 plants totaling a revenue of $200M). This role requires ensuring the delivery of high-quality products in quantities that meet sales demand while maintaining profitability in line with company objectives.

Benton, Illinois30+ days ago

As a Plant Operator Trainee, you will work as part of a team to ensure the overall operation of the terminal including basic functions such as receipt and shipment of products, manufacturing of products, inspection and record keeping requirements, and the maintenance of the equipment in the facility. Previous production/maintenance experience in the refined products terminal or production facilities and/or oil or gas industry (Mechanical/Industrial trade school will be considered work experience) preferred.

Chicago, IL30+ days ago

Full-time

Directors frequently lead the following types of engagements: Gain a comprehensive understanding of a target's manufacturing and distribution operations-- organization design, production capacity, efficiency, quality, planning, warehousing and team capability. A&M's Operations professionals assist our clients in analyzing manufacturing operations, supply chain and distribution channels, procurement, SG&A operations, and sales force effectiveness for potential value creation opportunities and help drive them during our client's ownership.

Bourbonnais, Illinois17 days ago

$110,000–$130,000 Per Year

Physical Requirements: Stand or Sit(Stationary position), Walk(Move, Traverse), Use hand/fingers to handle or feel (Operate, Activate, Use, Prepare, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position), Talk/hear(Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information), See (Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess), Reaching, Repetitive Motion Function in the Job: Sedentary Work- Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Required Skills: Desired Minimum Requirements: Computer literate, strong communication skills (both verbal and written), experience in managing personnel and related issues, minimum of 5 years experience with hands-on management of employees in a production/distribution environment, previous steel experience helpful.

North Chicago, IL21 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.

Fayetteville, IL30+ days ago

This role is responsible for driving equipment reliability, executing capital projects, and leading a multi-layered organization in a high-volume production environment. Job Summary:The Director of Plant Engineering leads all maintenance, engineering, and reliability functions for a large-scale food manufacturing facility (~1M sq.

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Belvidere, IL4 days ago

$108,900–$163,500 Per Year

Strong leadership skills, including experience leading others in projects or programs, and the ability to successfully interact with individuals representing other areas or interests and the ability to manage team leaders & mechanics . The Associate Plant Technical Manager is responsible for assisting the Plant Technical Manager in providing the technical expertise and technicalleadership to deliver results for the plant and the businesses it supports.

Quincy, IL7 days ago

A Packaging Plant Operator isresponsible for following the Plant Schedule and ensuring the packaged product meets plant order requirements and product falls within the specifications outlined in the Production Sampling and Lab Testing Guidelines - DP409001. Works in all inside and outside areas of the plant and is exposed to heat, cold, inclement weather, noise, vibrations, grease, oil, crushed and ground limestone spillage and somewhat dirty conditions.

Mattoon, IL30+ days ago

$150,000–$165,000
Full-time

Chicago, Illinois30+ days ago

$68,500–$85,000 Per Year

These responsibilities include maintaining and improving efficiency in loading and unloading, maintaining strict adherence to safety guidelines, communicating with the Operations Manager, and supervising the workforce. • Frequent use of stairs, use of fall protection, operation of equipment (skid steer, manlift, loader, company truck), connecting hoses, sampling trucks & vessels, etc.

Rockford, IL14 days ago

Full-time

The Fleet Operations Manager is a hands-on leadership position responsible for overseeing HCI’s mobile fleet operations, field technician support structure, operational compliance, and day-to-day execution of mobile health service delivery. The ideal candidate must be highly organized, mechanically and operationally minded, capable of enforcing policy and procedure, and willing to actively work in the field operating HCI mobile units as needed.

Chicago, IL10 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, IL5 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.

Quincy, IL7 days ago

$26.96–$29.65 Per Hour

A Packaging Plant Operator is responsible for following the Plant Schedule and ensuring the packaged product meets plant order requirements and product falls within the specifications outlined in the Production Sampling and Lab Testing Guidelines – DP409001. Works in all inside and outside areas of the plant and is exposed to heat, cold, inclement weather, noise, vibrations, grease, oil, crushed and ground limestone spillage and somewhat dirty conditions.

Geneva, Illinois13 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.

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