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—aligning 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.

Apply now

Please email your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting your experience with extrusion machinery and FIIX software to

cristonz@ctpolymers.com

*CT Polymers is an Equal Opportunity Employer.