Maintenance Manager

CT Polymers, LLC.; Bourbon (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CT Polymers, LLC is seeking a Maintenance Manager to own the company’s facilities, assets, and machinery in support of our plastic recycling and compounding operations.

Reporting to the Owner/Founder, you will lead the maintenance team, drive predictive and preventive maintenance, manage the budget, coordinate with production, safety, and outside vendors, and ensure OSHA compliance and thorough documentation.

Qualifications

• 10+ years manufacturing experience in ISO 9001 environments
• Proven supervisory/managerial maintenance leadership with budgets
• Direct knowledge of extrusion and complex mechanical/electrical/hydraulic systems
• MaintainX CMMS experience; strong MS Office skills
• Bachelor's in Manufacturing/Engineering or Millwright credential preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance staff; ensure accountability and safety
• Plan and manage repair, installation, calibration for mechanical/hydraulic/pneumatic systems
• Drive predictive and preventive maintenance programs (PPM)
• Hire/oversee external contractors; evaluate repair estimates and quality
• Ensure safety programs comply with OSHA standards and document compliance
• Develop SOPs and maintain precise maintenance documentation
• Own maintenance budget; manage equipment stock and supplies
• Oversee asset lifecycle including decommissioning and disposal
• Collaborate with Production to meet KPIs and safety goals
• Contribute to budgeting and quality governance; report to senior management

Skills

Leadership

Safety mindset

Technical expertise

Continuous improvement

Time management

Education

Manufacturing/Engineering degree

Millwright license/credential

Tools

MaintainX CMMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Opportunity: Maintenance Manager

• Company: CT Polymers
• Location: 12340 Elm Rd Bourbon IN 46504
• Position Type: Full-Time / Permanent
• Reports To: Owner / Founder

Reporting directly to the Owner/Founder, the Maintenance Manager takes full ownership of the company’s physical assets, facilities, and machinery. This critical leadership role drives the maintenance, development, expansion, and long-term sustenance of our plastic recycling and compounding operations.

Core Competencies

• Leadership & Mentorship: Ability to guide, evaluate, and develop a high-performing maintenance team.
• Safety Mindset: Unwavering commitment to OSHA compliance, risk mitigation, and zero-accident culture.
• Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and manufacturing systems.
• Continuous Improvement & Problem Solving: Analytical approach to identifying root causes and optimizing machine uptime.
• Results & Time Management: Proven capacity to balance daily breakdowns with long-term strategic projects and budget constraints.

Key Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Team Leadership: Supervise, train, mentor, and evaluate all maintenance staff; foster a culture of accountability and positive team attitude.
• Maintenance Operations: Plan, schedule, and manage all repair, installation, and calibration activities for mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment.
• Predictive/Preventive Maintenance (PPM): Lead the implementation and optimization of proactive maintenance strategies utilizing the MaintainX program.
• Vendor & Subcontractor Management: Hire and oversee specialized external contractors, evaluating repair cost estimates and ensuring project quality.
• Compliance & Safety: Maintain, enforce, and audit departmental safety programs; conduct proactive risk assessments; ensure all workflows meet industry regulations and OSHA standards.
• Policy & Documentation: Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and company policies for all maintenance tasks; maintain precise technical documentation.
• Financial Accountability: Oversee the departmental budget, track maintenance expenses, manage equipment stock, and source new supplies efficiently.
• Asset Lifecycle Management: Manage the decommissioning and lawful, safe disposal of obsolete machinery and plant equipment.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with the Manufacturing team to meet KPIs (utilization, efficiency, scrap reduction); participate in Production and Safety meetings.
• Strategic & Quality Governance: Contribute to annual budgeting and strategic planning; actively participate in the CT Polymers Quality Planning effort and Quality Improvement Steering Committee.
• Reporting: Track performance data and communicate operations, metrics, and project statuses to Senior Management through comprehensive monthly reports.

Job Requirements & Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of 10 years of manufacturing experience, ideally within the Engineering Plastics Industry (recycling/compounding) and working within an ISO 9001 environment.
• Leadership Background: Proven track record in a supervisory or managerial maintenance role, handling budgets, scheduling, and strategic reporting.
• Technical Mastery: Direct, practical knowledge of Extrusion methodologies. Deep understanding of complex mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic manufacturing systems.
• Software Proficiency: Minimum 5 years of direct work experience with manufacturing systems and software; specific experience with MaintainX (or equivalent advanced CMMS) is required. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Education: A relevant degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, or a Millwright license/credential is highly preferred.
• Soft Skills: Strong negotiation, conflict resolution, presentation, and interpersonal skills; highly motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of multi-tasking under pressure.
• Safety & Attendance: Excellent attendance history and a demonstrably clean safety record.
• Business Acumen: High mathematical ability; capable of managing confidentiality, maintaining high integrity, and handling complex technical documentation.

Working Conditions

• Active manufacturing plant environment with exposure to industrial equipment.
• Manual dexterity required to operate a desktop computer and technical peripherals.
• Overtime required as needed to address critical equipment breakdowns or operational demands.
• Occasional travel may be required for vendor visits, training, or equipment procurement.

CT Polymers is an Equal Opportunity Employer.