Plant Maintenance & Reliability Manager — Extrusion and Compounding

CT Polymers, LLC.; Bourbon (IN); Vor Ort; USD 95.000 - 125.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

CT Polymers, LLC. in Bourbon, IN is seeking a Plant Maintenance & Reliability Manager to lead extrusion and compounding maintenance, oversee budgets, and drive uptime. You will manage a cross-functional team, optimize preventive and predictive maintenance with MaintainX, and partner with Safety and Production to meet KPI targets.

The ideal candidate brings 10+ years in manufacturing with ISO 9001 experience, hands-on control of complex systems, and strong vendor, budget, and leadership skills.

Qualifikationen

• 10+ years in manufacturing with ISO 9001 experience.
• Proven leadership of maintenance teams and budget management.
• Hands-on mastery of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, especially extrusion.
• Proficient with MaintainX or similar CMMS and MS Office.
• Degree in Manufacturing or Engineering or Millwright credential.

Aufgaben

• Lead maintenance across mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Oversee preventive and predictive maintenance using MaintainX.
• Manage vendor and subcontractor relationships and quotes.
• Ensure OSHA compliance and safety audits.
• Develop SOPs and maintain precise technical records.
• Own maintenance budget and parts inventory, and procure equipment.

Kenntnisse

Maintenance leadership

ISO 9001

CMMS MaintainX

Extrusion expertise

Vendor management

Budgeting

Microsoft Office

Safety compliance

Ausbildung

Engineering degree or Millwright license

Tools

MaintainX

CMMS

MS Office

Jobbeschreibung

Plant Maintenance & Reliability Manager - Extrusion and Compounding About CT Polymers

Location: 12340 Elm Rd, Bourbon, IN 46504

Employment Type: Full-Time / Permanent

Reports To: Owner / Founder

A day in this role

Your morning begins with a walk-through of our plastic recycling and compounding lines, confirming that extrusion equipment is running to spec. You review the MaintainX dashboard, prioritize preventive work orders, and prepare the maintenance crew's stand-up - align on safety, uptime targets, and any overnight breakdowns. Midday brings a vendor call to negotiate a repair estimate, followed by a quick SOP update and a safety audit. You join Production and Safety meetings to align on KPIs - utilization, efficiency, and scrap reduction - then wrap with budget tracking and notes for the monthly performance report to senior leadership.

What you'll lead

• Team leadership and mentorship for a high-performing maintenance group; set expectations, coach, and evaluate results.
• End-to-end maintenance operations across mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems - repair, installation, and calibration.
• Proactive reliability programs using MaintainX: predictive and preventive maintenance that maximizes output and minimizes downtime.
• Vendor and subcontractor oversight: source, select, and manage specialized partners; validate repair quotes and workmanship.
• Safety and compliance stewardship: drive OSHA adherence, perform risk assessments, and uphold a zero-accident mindset.
• Policy and documentation: develop and maintain SOPs and precise technical records.
• Financial ownership: manage the maintenance budget, control parts inventory, and procure equipment and supplies cost-effectively.
• Asset lifecycle management: coordinate decommissioning and compliant disposal of obsolete plant equipment.
• Cross-functional impact: collaborate with Manufacturing to meet KPI targets; participate in Production and Safety meetings.
• Strategic and quality governance: contribute to annual budgeting and strategic planning; support CT Polymers' Quality Planning and the Quality Improvement Steering Committee.
• Reporting: track reliability metrics and communicate results and project status in comprehensive monthly reports to senior management.

What you bring

• 10+ years in manufacturing - ideally engineering plastics (recycling/compounding) - with experience in ISO 9001 environments.
• Demonstrated success leading maintenance teams, allocating budgets, setting schedules, and delivering strategic reports.
• Hands-on mastery of extrusion processes and complex mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• 5+ years working directly with manufacturing systems and software; proficiency with MaintainX (or a comparable advanced CMMS) and strong Microsoft Office skills.
• Preferred education/credentials: degree in Manufacturing or Engineering, or a Millwright license/credential.
• Outstanding communication, negotiation, conflict resolution, and presentation abilities; organized, detail-focused, and calm under pressure.
• Excellent attendance and a clean safety record.
• High mathematical aptitude, integrity with confidential information, and fluency in complex technical documentation.

Working conditions

• Active manufacturing environment with frequent interaction around industrial equipment.
• Manual dexterity to operate computers and technical peripherals.
• Overtime may be required to address critical breakdowns or production needs.
• Occasional travel for vendor visits, training, or equipment sourcing.

CT Polymers is an Equal Opportunity Employer.