Engineering & Maintenance Manager: Lean, Tech-Driven Plant

RiseMe; Cadiz (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Wabash in Kentucky is seeking an Engineering and Maintenance Manager to evaluate and maintain manufacturing equipment, lead cost-saving initiatives, and implement new technology into processes. You will oversee capital asset programs, drive Lean initiatives, and ensure quality and safety standards. Strong leadership, budget management, and regulatory interfacing are essential.

Join a team focused on continuous improvement, teamwork, and delivering world-class manufacturing performance.

Qualifications

• BS Engineering or Technology required (Mechanical or Electrical Engineering preferred).
• 3 years manufacturing plant engineering/management experience including financial management and project development/management.
• Experience with Automated Control Systems PLCs & PCs.
• Successful department budget management.
• Knowledge of Capital Project Development, Cost Estimation and Management.
• Lean manufacturing principles, 5S deployment/sustainability, WCM Strategy experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Office, and Microsoft Project.
• Ability to interface and comply with regulatory agencies.
• Proven skills in Preventive Maintenance, TPM, Reliability Based Asset Management.
• Interpersonal, Team Building and Collaborative skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Assists business units in operational improvements to reduce costs and increase productivity.
• Utilizes new technology and Lean principles to maximize efficiency.
• Plans, manages, and executes capital asset programs.
• Promotes development of cost saving initiatives.
• Develops a teamwork-focused, safe manufacturing environment.
• Allocates responsibilities, builds teams, and oversees training and coaching.
• Ensures adherence to company policies and quality standards.
• Maintains production of a quality product per quality standards.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Team building

Communication skills

Regulatory liaison

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

BS in Engineering or Technology

Mechanical or Electrical Engineering preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Office

Microsoft Project

Job description

Wabash in Kentucky is seeking an Engineering and Maintenance Manager to evaluate and maintain manufacturing equipment, lead cost-saving initiatives, and implement new technology into processes. You will oversee capital asset programs, drive Lean initiatives, and ensure quality and safety standards. Strong leadership, budget management, and regulatory interfacing are essential.

Join a team focused on continuous improvement, teamwork, and delivering world-class manufacturing performance.