Engineering and Maintenance Manager

Polyvantis
Mount Vernon, IL

We are looking for an experienced leader with Maintenance, Reliability and Engineering experience to lead out team in Mount Vernon. This individual will lead our Mechanical and Chemical Engineers, along with our Maintenance team to drive improvements in manufacturing performance. Working closely with Manufacturing, Technology and Product Management, these teams are responsible for our 160,000 sq. ft. facility and the extrusion and calendaring equipment. Capital execution experience is a must as we work to upgrade and improve the existing processes and develop new methods of producing our exclusive products.

Located at the Site in Mount Vernon, the candidate will report directly the Plant Manager/America’s Manufacturing Leader and will also interact with our global Engineering and Continuous Improvement teams.

How You Can Be the Impact

  • Experience leading Engineering and Maintenance teams in support of a dynamic, 24/7 manufacturing organization
  • Excellent communication skills and experience in coaching and development
  • Attention to detail and organized approach to work.
  • Demonstrated computer skills including the use of spreadsheets and databases.
  • Strong working knowledge of SAP (S4 Hana preferred).                                                                                                                                                                       
  • Daily alignment with the Manufacturing Team
  • Experience creating, managing and executing a Capital improvement plan
  • Data driven reliability reporting and reaction plans
  • Global experience a plus
  • Travel at 10-15% for benchmarking and vendor visits.

Physical Requirements

  • Typical manufacturing environment, candidate should be comfortable with regular office work, climbing stairs/ladders as needed and working outside on occasion

Eligibility Requirements

  • Degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering preferred
  • 5-10 years of Maintenance and Engineering experience with progressive responsibility
  • Experience in SAP Maintenance and Capital systems

Work Availability

Regular, predictable attendance is an essential function of this position. The schedule is a Monday -Friday day shift 100% on site.

WHAT WE OFFER

We listen: Your ideas along our corporate values of creativity, openness, responsibility and entrepreneurial spirit are important to us. 

  • Coverage:  Full benefits and 401k employer contributions
  • Work-life-balance:  Paid holidays, vacation and generous sick time off 

...and much more. You can find an overview of our benefits on our careers page.

YOUR APPLICATION

Sounds interesting? Learn more about us and apply here: . Realize your dreams at POLYVANTIS!

You don't meet all the requirements? No problem - for us, it's not just about certificates, professional qualifications and previous experience, but also about personal development potential.

POLYVANTIS seeks the best candidates, and as a result is an equal opportunity employer that is proud to provide equal access to jobs regardless of protected status.

YOUR APPLICATION

Sounds interesting? Learn more about us and apply here: . Realize your dreams at POLYVANTIS !

You don't meet all the requirements? No problem - for us, it's not just about certificates, professional qualifications and previous experience, but also about personal development potential.

POLYVANTIS seeks the best candidates, and as a result is an equal opportunity employer that is proud to provide equal access to jobs regardless of protected status.

Work Availability

Regular, predictable attendance is an essential function of this position. Applicants must be regularly available and willing to work Monday- Friday during assigned hours of operation and such other hours as the company determines are necessary or desirable to meet business needs.

We are proud to be a diverse and an equal opportunity employer. We are fully committed to a culture of respect and inclusion.

Posted 2026-02-23

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