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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is hiring a Plant Shared Services Leader to support site facilities and equipment improvements at a manufacturing/distribution center in Morris, IL. This entry-level engineering role focuses on identifying losses, improving standards, and enabling reliable equipment operation across the site.

• Identify, prioritize, analyze, and eliminate losses and inefficiencies in facilities and equipment.
• Lead delivery, start-up and handover of new equipment, initiatives, and small capital projects.
• Work with cross-functional teams, subject-matter experts, and other sites to design robust solutions.
• Develop training, coaching, and capability-building programs for technicians and operations staff.
• Create and maintain standards and systems to meet production and quality performance targets.
• Support and troubleshoot HVAC, fire protection, building maintenance systems and other site infrastructure.
• Provide hands-on support, root-cause problem solving, and continuous improvement on the shop floor.

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Responsibilities

• Drive day-to-day facilities support while building long-term capability and standards.
• Partner with maintenance technicians and operations to reduce downtime and improve reliability.
• Document procedures, standard work, and lessons learned for repeatable solutions.
• Facilitate equipment startups and transitions to steady-state operations.
• Communicate progress and risks to site leadership and stakeholders.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Management, Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of relevant experience preferred (entry-level candidates with strong internship/co-op or practical experience are encouraged).
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, hands-on production/distribution environment.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, interpersonal, time management, and analytical skills.
• Willingness to travel up to ~10% as required.
• Motivated, self-driven, and eager to learn technical and process skills.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Starting pay / salary range: $85,000 – $122,000 per year (range provided by the hiring client for the Morris, IL location).
• Competitive total rewards may include bonus (if applicable), benefits (health, life, disability), paid time off, parental leave, retirement/401(k) programs, and other site-specific offerings.
• Regular performance reviews and opportunities for development and promotion.

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Why this role matters

This position provides meaningful responsibility from Day 1: you’ll influence production reliability, safety, and product quality by delivering practical facility and equipment solutions. You’ll receive on-the-job coaching and access to structured development to help build your engineering and leadership skills.

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Additional info

• Employment type: Full-time
• Role classification: Entry level
• Immigration sponsorship: Not available for this role
• Location: Morris, IL — on-site at the distribution/manufacturing facility

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

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