Plant Manager/Maintenance Supervisor - Extrusion - Houston, TX 📌

 Position Summary

This role of Plant Manager/Maintenance Supervisor is a senior, hands-on leadership position responsible for building, launching, and operating a new plastics compounding facility. The Plant Manager/Maintenance Supervisor will be the first operational leader on site and will own both plant operations and maintenance in a lean, greenfield environment. This is a builder role focused on startup readiness, team formation, and long-term operational stability.

 

 

Main Duties & Responsibilities

 • Lead the buildout, commissioning, and startup of a new plastics compounding facility
• Own plant operations and maintenance strategy, including twin-screw extrusion uptime and reliability
• Hire, train, and develop the operations, maintenance, and production team ahead of start of production
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards while preparing for scale-up
• Partner closely with executive leadership and quality leadership to ensure on-time, stable production launch

 

 

Key Skills

 • Strong hands-on leadership in lean manufacturing and startup environments
• Deep technical expertise in plastics compounding and twin-screw extrusion
• Proven ability to anticipate risks, prevent startup issues, and execute under pressure

 

 

Education & Experience Requirements

 • Direct experience in plastic compounding (polymerization-only backgrounds not acceptable)
• Hands-on experience with twin-screw extrusion systems
• Experience launching or supporting a greenfield manufacturing facility
• Engineering degree or equivalent technical background
• Experience with engineered plastics such as PA, PBT, and PPA
• Spanish language proficiency required
• Ability to lead both plant operations and maintenance functions
• Willingness to complete extended international training (projected Aug/Sept/Oct in Germany)

 

 

Additional Requirements & Expectations

 • On-site role based in northwest Houston, Texas
• Start date targeted for July 1, approximately five months ahead of first production run
• Willingness to travel extensively during the first four months, including three months in Germany
• Comfortable working extended hours during startup and peak production periods
• Salaried role with flexibility and ownership expectations
• Visa sponsorship not available
• Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates