POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Manager Equipment & Maintenance Reliability is responsible for building maintenance and technical capability across Polymer Center facilities to improve equipment reliability, support growth, and reduce operational losses. The incumbent provides hands-on leadership, develops maintenance and operations personnel, and serves as a subject matter expert for recycling equipment and OEM systems, partnering directly with plant teams to drive sustainable performance improvements. The Manager Equipment & Maintenance Reliability may be based in Las Vegas, NV, Indianapolis, IN, or Allentown, PA and requires extensive travel to support locations across the network.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES: - Promotes a strong safety culture through adherence to company policies, PPE requirements, and environmental regulations.
- Ensures maintenance activities comply with all applicable local, state, federal, and company requirements.
- Builds technical capability within maintenance and operations teams through coaching, mentoring, and hands-on training.
- Recruits, develops, and supports maintenance personnel to effectively troubleshoot, repair, and maintain complex equipment.
- Leads one-on-one and small-group technical training sessions on the plant floor.
- Assesses team capabilities and identifies development opportunities to strengthen organizational effectiveness.
- Diagnoses and resolves complex equipment issues while driving continuous improvement in maintenance processes and asset reliability.
- Supports plant teams during critical equipment failures and provides hands-on assistance when required.
- Applies structured troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and problem-solving methodologies to eliminate recurring failures.
- Partners with sites to optimize preventive maintenance programs and improve equipment performance.
- Develops and delivers technical training programs for operators and maintenance personnel across all plant asset types.
- Serves as a technical resource for plant teams by teaching structured troubleshooting practices and building long-term self-sufficiency. Builds the capability needed to diagnose issues accurately instead of relying on temporary fixes or outside support.
- Provides expertise across a broad range of recycling and process equipment, including dryers, conveyors, grinders, pumps, motors, shredders, optical sorters, balers, washers, chillers, air compressors, and related systems.
- Supports maintenance budget planning and resource allocation efforts.
- Partners with leadership to identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining operational effectiveness.
- Supports the development and execution of response plans for significant equipment failures and operational disruptions.
- Coordinates with plant leadership to minimize downtime and restore production safely and efficiently.
- Maintains accurate and up-to-date maintenance records, equipment histories, inspection reports, and work orders. Generates regular reports for management review.
- Prepares and delivers reports and performance updates for leadership review.
- Assists plant teams with PM optimization to drive improved asset reliability.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned or apparent.
QUALIFICATIONS: - Experience in recycling, plastics, or packaging manufacturing environments.
- Experience leading cross-functional teams.
- Budget management experience.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
- Self-directed, detail-oriented, and capable of influencing positive organizational change.
- Ability to work throughout plant environments and safely handle equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Strong leadership, decision-making, coaching, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to evaluate team strengths and development needs.
- Professionalism, accountability, and commitment to operational excellence.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: - 4 - 7 years of manufacturing experience with strong knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and control systems.
- 4 - 7 years of maintenance leadership or technical maintenance experience.
- Demonstrated troubleshooting expertise in industrial manufacturing environments.
- Ability to travel up to 75% - 100% to designated plant locations.
Rewarding Compensation and BenefitsEligible employees can elect to participate in:
• Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage.
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
• Employee discount programs.
• Retirement plan with a generous company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Benefits: https://jobs.republicservices.com/us/en/about-us/benefits
The statements used herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by an employee in this position, and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required by an incumbent so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.
