Facilities & Asset Reliability Manager (Plastics Manufacturing)

Facilities & Asset Reliability Manager (Plastics Manufacturing) Role overview Company: CT Polymers Location: 12340 Elm Rd, Bourbon, IN 46504 Type: Full-Time / Permanent Reports To: Owner / Founder Impact Own the reliability of extrusion and compounding assets to safeguard safety, throughput, and quality. Design and execute preventive/predictive maintenance via MaintainX to maximize uptime. Lead a disciplined, safety-first culture that is compliant with OSHA and aligned to ISO 9001 practices. Key responsibilities Lead, mentor, and evaluate maintenance personnel; build a cohesive, accountable team. Plan, schedule, and manage repair, installation, and calibration for mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems. Optimize CMMS workflows (MaintainX): task planning, condition monitoring, and continuous improvement of PPM strategies. Engage and manage vendors/subcontractors; validate quotes, timelines, and quality of work. Conduct safety audits and risk assessments; enforce procedures that meet or exceed OSHA requirements. Create and maintain SOPs and technical documentation for all maintenance activities. Own department budgeting; track spend, manage spare parts and materials, and source cost-effectively. Oversee equipment decommissioning and lawful, safe disposal of obsolete plant assets. Partner with Manufacturing to achieve utilization, efficiency, and scrap-reduction targets; attend Production and Safety meetings. Support annual budgeting/strategy and contribute to Quality Planning and the Quality Improvement Steering Committee. Publish monthly performance reports covering reliability metrics, projects, and risks for senior management. Qualifications 10+ years of manufacturing experience, preferably in engineering plastics recycling/compounding within ISO 9001 environments. Maintenance leadership background: budgeting, scheduling, and strategic reporting. Demonstrated expertise in extrusion processes and complex electromechanical/hydraulic systems. 5+ years with manufacturing systems/software; MaintainX (or similar advanced CMMS) required; strong Microsoft Office skills. Preferred: degree in Manufacturing/Engineering or Millwright license/credential. Skilled in negotiation, conflict resolution, presenting, and stakeholder communication; detail-oriented and able to multitask under pressure. Excellent attendance and a proven, clean safety record. High mathematical aptitude; trustworthy with confidential information and technical documentation. Working conditions Active plant setting with industrial equipment exposure. Use of computer and technical peripherals required. Overtime as needed for urgent equipment issues or production demands. Occasional travel for vendors, training, or procurement. Application Send your resume and a concise cover letter describing your experience with extrusion machinery and FIIX software to cristonz@ctpolymers.com. CT Polymers is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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