Engineering facilities manager

Insight Global
Dekalb, IL

Job Description

The Plant Engineering Facilities Manager is responsible for overseeing the maintenance operations across four buildings on the DeKalb Campus, ensuring that all equipment and systems are functioning optimally. This role requires a strong background in automation technologies to enhance production efficiency and reduce downtime. The manager will lead a team of maintenance technicians and engineers, develop maintenance strategies, and implement automation solutions to improve plant operations.

You will make an impact by:

-Overseeing the maintenance operations across 4 buildings 2.5M square feet

-Manage and supervise a team of 18 employees

-Oversee the installation, maintenance, and repair of automated systems and machinery

-Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs to minimize equipment failures and production down time

-Manage the maintenance budget, including forecasting and cost control

Additional details:

-Manages a group of staff or division engineers associated with no more than two division/business units.

-Works closely with Divisional Engineering Manager(s) and in the case of Int'l Engineering Managers, work with the Int'l Engineering Manager and/or country/regional leadership, to build and maintain a strong working relationship with assigned business clients.

-Engineering Managers serve as key liaison to the business and is responsible for the relationship between Engineering and the Business Client.

-Participates as a partner to guide, influence, and gain consensus on the capital investment plan. Implements strategic and operational plans for their group and the engineering department it supports.

-May participate in the development of similar plans for assigned business unit(s) to assure that business objectives and strategic goals are met.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected] learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy:

Skills and Requirements

-Bachelor's degree or higher in the areas of Engineering, Facility Management, Construction Management, or Business Administration (completed and verified prior to start)

-Three (3) years experience working with automated machinery, robotics, and control systems

-Three (3) years of experience in a plant maintenance management, with a focus on automation systems

-Three (3) years of proven experience in plant maintenance management in a private, public, government or military environment -Experience in managing multiple automation installations in a distribution or manufacturing setting

-Experience with maintenance management software and tools

-Skills include Excellent leadership, team management, strong communication, and interpersonal skills

Posted 2025-11-03

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