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Maintenance and Engineering Manager

McMaster-Carr
Location
Chicago, IL (Elmhurst)
Posted
19 days ago
Department
Facility Reliability, Maintenance & Automation
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 5+ years of experience leading maintenance, facilities, plant engineering, or building-operations teams in a large, complex, continuously operating environment
  • Demonstrated people leadership, including developing supervisors and technicians, setting expectations, evaluating performance, and building bench strength
  • Working knowledge across several major building systems
  • Experience improving preventive maintenance, work-management, or reliability practices using a CMMS or comparable system
  • A record of resolving complex technical problems and conducting root-cause analysis
  • Successful track record managing contractors, budgets, facility projects, shutdowns, or asset-renewal plans
What the job really is

As the Maintenance and Engineering Manager at McMaster-Carr, you will oversee the reliable and efficient operation of critical building systems at the company's distribution center and headquarters. Your responsibilities will include leading a team, enhancing maintenance practices, managing facility upgrades, and collaborating with various departments to ensure operational continuity and compliance. This role emphasizes both immediate operational leadership and long-term asset management.

Benefits
  • Total cash compensation between $230,000 and $320,000, including profit sharing based on company performance
  • 100% tuition reimbursement
  • Informal and formal mentorship
  • Employee resource groups
  • Medical, dental, pharmacy, and vision plans with no monthly premiums
  • Inclusive, all-gender benefits
Things to weigh
  • No remote work mentioned, position is onsite in Elmhurst, IL
  • High level of responsibility in managing external contractors and engineering firms
  • Role requires balancing immediate operational needs with long-term planning, which may lead to high pressure
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