Join Ecolab’s manufacturing operation as our Engineering Manager in Clearing, IL. In this critical manufacturing plant engineering role, you will act as a self-driven manager for a team of capital project engineers. As our Engineering Manager, you will lead installation of new equipment, modification of existing equipment, support continuous improvement of the production lines, and support, develop, and train your team of professionals. This role will allow to significantly impact the strategic direction of the facility and will allow you to gain recognition for leading key initiatives. 
 
What You Will Do: 

Leadership 

Take an active role in all aspects of safety and take responsibility for the safety of self and others  

Follow company standards (Ecolab Code of Conduct) and plant work rules 

Train, support, and develop your team in manufacturing design standards, technical solutions, process safety, customer service, and designing for safety and quality right the first time 

Be an integral member of the plant staff guiding strategic direction and being a great team member who leads by example 

Make decisions and sets priorities tied to the plant, division, and company priorities 

Maximize the engagement of your team through exceptional managerial behavior 

Delivering Results 

Work independently in technical execution on difficult technical projects 

Drive process safety incidences lower year after year 

Pass all Certification, qualification, and verification milestones for capital project startups 

Properly forecast capital spend and startup costs 

Proactively identify opportunities and threats in the business environment and articulate those to leadership, developing countermeasures accordingly 

Effectively manage projects through all stages – plan and direct all phases of the manufacturing engineering program for the facility 

Train, coach and mentor team in expertise 

Develop value added solutions with significant reach and/or impact 

Lead complex programs and initiatives 

Proactively resolve conflict to maintain team members’ focus on results 

Drive team consensus on challenging issues 

Maintain working relationships, respect, and trust 

Articulate messages, including complex technical concepts, in a way that is broadly understood 

Make decisions and set priorities tied to plant goals and strategies 

Talent Development 

Assist in the training of coworkers and temporary/interims 

Successfully complete classroom, computer-based training, and on the job training as required  

Relationships 

Proactively resolve conflict to maintain team members’ focus on results 

Develop relationships across geographical and functional boundaries 

Proactively leverage peer industry network to facilitate sharing innovative technologies 

Minimum Qualifications: 

Bachelor’s degree

5 years of related engineering experience 

3 years of project/program leadership experience 

Prior people leadership experience  

Immigration sponsorship not available for this position 

Preferred Qualifications: 

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering  

7 years of related engineering experience 

MBA or advanced technical degree  

Basic knowledge of manufacturing operations 

Lean Six Sigma Green / Black Belt certification 

TPM experience  

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Benefits 

Ecolab strives to provide comprehensive and market-competitive benefits to meet the needs of our associates and their families. Click here to see our benefits. 

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Covid-19 Vaccine Notice

Due to local mandates and customer requirements, applicants for certain customer-facing positions must be fully vaccinated (which in some situations requires a booster if eligible), unless a religious or medical accommodation is requested by the applicant and approved by Ecolab. 

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) 

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Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
At Ecolab, we believe the best teams are diverse and inclusive, and we are on a journey to create a workplace where every associate can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants. We recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement on the basis of individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, we will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran.

In addition, we are committed to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) through Affirmative Action (AA). Our goal is to fully utilize minority, female, disabled and covered veteran individuals at all levels of the workforce. Ecolab is a place where you can grow your career, own your future and impact what matters.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.