Plant Production/Maintenance Manager

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day production and maintenance operations in a FPVC® manufacturing environment.
• Support equipment installation, startup, commissioning, and ramp-up activities.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and process issues as they arise.
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance routines and maintenance tracking processes.
• Cookordinate staffing, production schedules, and maintenance priorities to support plant performance.
• Train, coach, and lead production and maintenance personnel.
• Establish and reinforce safety, housekeeping, and equipment care standards.
• Assist with standard operating procedures, work instructions, and operational workflows.
• Monitor production output, downtime, scrap, and equipment reliability.
• Coordinate with vendors, contractors, and internal teams during startup and ongoing operations.
• Support inventory control for spare parts, tools, and maintenance supplies.
• Provide hands-on leadership on the plant floor and help resolve issues quickly and effectively.

Qualifications

• 10 to 15 years of experience in manufacturing, production, industrial maintenance, or related leadership roles.
• Hands-on experience in a production environment, preferably plastics, PVC, extrusion, or similar continuous-process manufacturing.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with plant startup, commissioning, or equipment installation preferred.
• Ability to lead teams in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance practices and safety standards.
• Comfortable working on the plant floor and responding to operational needs in real time.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical training or related education preferred.
• Preferred Experience:
• PVC, plastics, pipe, extrusion, or related manufacturing experience.
• Exposure to CMMS systems.
• Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement experience.
• Experience in a new plant or greenfield startup environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary with career growth opportunities and a full benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, prescription drug coverage, annual bonus potential, 401k matching, tuition assistance, overtime pay, paid time off, and much more.

About the Role

This is a hands-on leadership position in a manufacturing environment. The successful candidate must be comfortable working closely with production and maintenance teams, adapting to changing priorities, and helping build processes from the ground up.