Chief Engineer – Commercial Laundry Linen Service Plant

Location: Southgate, MI |
Schedule: Full-time, on-site |
Compensation: Base salary up to $150k, depending on experience

An established commercial laundry operation serving the linen service industry is seeking a Chief Engineer to lead its maintenance department. This role is central to keeping industrial textile processing equipment and facility systems running safely, efficiently, and reliably.

• Champion safety as the top priority, ensuring a safe working environment and protection of all company assets
• Oversee proper maintenance, preventive maintenance (PMs), repairs, and installations on all plant equipment
• Supervise, direct, coordinate, and assign daily work schedules to hold the maintenance team accountable
• Develop and implement computerized methods, control systems, and procedures to maintain a fully operational and productive preventive maintenance program, parts stockroom, and inventory system
• Monitor and ensure efficient use of all utilities, practicing energy conservation through usage reduction and cost control
• Recommend and communicate capital expenditures, equipment, parts, supplies, and materials needs to senior management

• 3+ years of Maintenance Management experience with specific knowledge of machinery, electricity, electronics, plumbing, hydraulics, pneumatics, welder, and boiler applications
• Commercial laundry experience is required
• A preventive maintenance mindset with experience managing a PM program in this industry or a similar industry
• Previous supervisory/management experience with a proven ability to lead and train a team of maintenance technicians
• Strong electrical troubleshooting ability with 3 phase 230 volt systems
• PLC programming experience
• Experience in carpentry, boiler repair, welding, and general facility repairs
• A team player with enthusiasm, initiative, and pride in work well done; a self-starter dedicated to continual quality improvement

• Competitive compensation with base salary up to $150k, depending on experience
• Paid Vacation Time
• Medical/Health/Dental Coverage
• 401K with company match
• Ongoing Training & Development
• Career Growth and Advancement Opportunities
• Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates

This position offers the chance to lead a maintenance team in a critical facility role, with competitive pay up to $150k, strong benefits, and clear opportunities for career growth and advancement.