Startup Maintenance Leader - Plastics Extrusion Plant

Plastic Executive Recruiters; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Retirement plan

Medical, dental, vision

Job summary

Plastic Executive Recruiters is seeking a maintenance leader for a new extrusion facility in North Central Texas. You will own maintenance, drive startup and ramp-up, and develop the team as the plant scales.

Requires a strong plastics extrusion background with startup/greenfield experience; hands-on troubleshooting across mechanical, electrical and controls is essential. Relocation is available; sponsorship is not.

Qualifications

• Experience leading maintenance in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong background in plastics extrusion.
• Experience with startup or greenfield projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead all maintenance activities for a new extrusion facility during startup and ramp-up.
• Hands-on installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting of new production lines.
• Build and develop the maintenance team from initial hires to full staff.
• Establish preventive and predictive maintenance programs from the ground up.
• Troubleshoot PLCs and support controls-related issues on new equipment.
• Partner with plant leadership to ensure startup success and production stability.
• Manage spare parts, inventory, and maintenance planning in a startup environment.

Skills

Plastics extrusion

Maintenance leadership

Startup/Greenfield

Troubleshooting

PLC experience

Tools

PLC programming

Electrical systems

Job description

Plastic Executive Recruiters is seeking a maintenance leader for a new extrusion facility in North Central Texas. You will own maintenance, drive startup and ramp-up, and develop the team as the plant scales.

Requires a strong plastics extrusion background with startup/greenfield experience; hands-on troubleshooting across mechanical, electrical and controls is essential. Relocation is available; sponsorship is not.