Mid Level Plant Manager Jobs
Mid level plant manager jobs go to candidates ready to own daily production outcomes, coordinate cross-functional teams, and drive continuous-improvement initiatives with limited oversight. Hiring runs predominantly on-site across Chemicals & Materials, Manufacturing, and Food & Beverage, with employers like Amrize, Vestis, and TERREPOWER competing for plant managers at this level now.
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Unilock has been North America's premier manufacturer of concrete paving stones and retaining walls for 50+ years. Our Marengo, IL location is growing. Unilock facilities are safe, modern, and fully automated production facilities.
We are currently hiring for a Plant Maintenance Manager
Role of the Plant Maintenance Manager
Safety: The health and safety of all persons working, visiting, or otherwise involved in maintenance activities. Compliance with recommendations of the Safety Committee as they relate to modifications of equipment. Perform the duties of Maintenance Manager in a safe manner.
Maintenance and Repairs: Implementation of Preventative Maintenance Schedules for plant machinery and equipment
- Directs Maintenance Staff in the timely and effective repairs of plant machinery and equipment
- Responsible for overseeing and directing the Maintenance Staff in the implementation and execution of Preventive Maintenance Programs/Measures
- Maintains CMMS system and NAV data entry requirements, ensuring they are up to date at all times
- Ensure all molds are kept clean and in good working order at all times
- The proper inventory level of spare parts is maintained.
Training: Ensure the training of Maintenance Staff is ongoing and progressive
- Ensure maintenance employee training modules are updated
- Perform maintenance employee evaluations
- Review maintenance employee requirements
- Continually develop and update the maintenance Training Curriculum
Purchasing: Initiation of purchase orders for materials to perform maintenance functions and for spare parts replacement. Follow the policy for all purchases
Production: Ensure that the equipment is maintained and functioning such that Unilock’s Total Quality Management Program is strictly adhered to
Reports: Generates Preventative Maintenance Schedule
- Prepares general Winter Maintenance Schedule
- Reviews downtime reports with Assistant Plant Manager(s)
(If applicable) and/or Supervisor(s) to ensure optimum plant performance - The reporting of maintenance activities to the Plant Manager
What we offer you
- Health Benefits - Effective 1st of the month following start date
- 401k Matching (after a year)
- Life Insurance, PPO, HSA & FSA plans
- Well-being Support
- Charitable Contribution Matching
- Paid Time Off
- Year-End Company-wide closure/paid time off
Experience
Required- 5 year(s): Maintenance Experience
- 3 year(s): Maintenance Supervisory Experience
Education
Preferred- Bachelors or better in Electrical Engineering or related field
Skills
Required- Attention to Detail
- Communication
- Multi-Task
- Organizational Skills
- Problem Solving
- Relationship Building
- Safety, Awareness & Experience
- Training
- Troubleshooting
- Manufacturing
Behaviors
Preferred- Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
- Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
- Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them
- Thought Provoking: Capable of making others think deeply on a subject
Motivations
Required- Entrepreneurial Spirit: Inspired to perform well by an ability to drive new ventures within the business
- Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
- Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
- Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
- Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
PAVE A BRIGHTER FUTURE FOR YOURSELF!
Looking for a lifelong career with opportunities for advancement and unmatched benefits packages?
Unilock has been North America's premier manufacturer of concrete paving stones and retaining walls for 50+ years. Our Marengo, IL location is growing. Unilock facilities are safe, modern, and fully automated production facilities.
We are currently hiring for a Plant Maintenance Manager
Role of the Plant Maintenance Manager
Safety: The health and safety of all persons working, visiting, or otherwise involved in maintenance activities. Compliance with recommendations of the Safety Committee as they relate to modifications of equipment. Perform the duties of Maintenance Manager in a safe manner.
Maintenance and Repairs: Implementation of Preventative Maintenance Schedules for plant machinery and equipment
- Directs Maintenance Staff in the timely and effective repairs of plant machinery and equipment
- Responsible for overseeing and directing the Maintenance Staff in the implementation and execution of Preventive Maintenance Programs/Measures
- Maintains CMMS system and NAV data entry requirements, ensuring they are up to date at all times
- Ensure all molds are kept clean and in good working order at all times
- The proper inventory level of spare parts is maintained.
Training: Ensure the training of Maintenance Staff is ongoing and progressive
- Ensure maintenance employee training modules are updated
- Perform maintenance employee evaluations
- Review maintenance employee requirements
- Continually develop and update the maintenance Training Curriculum
Purchasing: Initiation of purchase orders for materials to perform maintenance functions and for spare parts replacement. Follow the policy for all purchases
Production: Ensure that the equipment is maintained and functioning such that Unilock’s Total Quality Management Program is strictly adhered to
Reports: Generates Preventative Maintenance Schedule
- Prepares general Winter Maintenance Schedule
- Reviews downtime reports with Assistant Plant Manager(s)
(If applicable) and/or Supervisor(s) to ensure optimum plant performance - The reporting of maintenance activities to the Plant Manager
What we offer you
- Health Benefits - Effective 1st of the month following start date
- 401k Matching (after a year)
- Life Insurance, PPO, HSA & FSA plans
- Well-being Support
- Charitable Contribution Matching
- Paid Time Off
- Year-End Company-wide closure/paid time off
Experience
Required- 5 year(s): Maintenance Experience
- 3 year(s): Maintenance Supervisory Experience
Education
Preferred- Bachelors or better in Electrical Engineering or related field
Skills
Required- Attention to Detail
- Communication
- Multi-Task
- Organizational Skills
- Problem Solving
- Relationship Building
- Safety, Awareness & Experience
- Training
- Troubleshooting
- Manufacturing
Behaviors
Preferred- Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
- Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
- Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them
- Thought Provoking: Capable of making others think deeply on a subject
Motivations
Required- Entrepreneurial Spirit: Inspired to perform well by an ability to drive new ventures within the business
- Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
- Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
- Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
- Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
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Mid Level Plant Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level plant manager job?
Position your experience around ownership, not just participation. Highlight specific production goals you set and met, process improvements you led, and any direct supervision of line workers or technicians. Applications that quantify throughput gains, downtime reductions, or safety record improvements stand out. Tailor your resume to the plant type and industry in each posting, and be ready to discuss how you handle competing priorities on the floor.
Which companies hire mid level plant managers?
Companies hiring mid level plant managers right now include Amrize, Vestis, and TERREPOWER, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. At this level, hiring covers established manufacturers with multi-shift operations as well as growing mid-size producers scaling output, both of which need hands-on managers who can run a floor without constant senior oversight.
Are there remote mid level plant manager jobs?
Yes, though remote work is limited in this predominantly on-site role. About 2% of mid level plant manager openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, and those tend to be positions with significant administrative or process-engineering responsibilities rather than direct floor supervision. Most openings require a consistent physical presence at the facility.
How do I move up to a mid level plant manager role?
Getting to mid level is about accumulating demonstrated ownership over time. In your first few years, focus on mastering a specific area of plant operations, volunteering to lead process improvement projects, and taking on informal mentorship of newer technicians or associates. Building a record of measurable results, such as improved cycle times or reduced waste, and earning the trust of senior leadership to act independently are the clearest signals that you are ready for a mid level title.
Which industries hire the most mid level plant managers?
Mid Level plant manager roles concentrate in Chemicals & Materials, Manufacturing, and Food & Beverage, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors drive consistent demand because they operate continuous or high-volume production environments where a capable mid level manager who can sustain output, enforce safety standards, and develop hourly staff is critical to daily operations.