Plant Manager- Process Engineering (Relocation Assistance)

Ring Inc; Mayfield (KY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

A manufacturing company is seeking an experienced Plant Manager to lead operations in Mayfield, Kentucky. The role focuses on driving process optimization and implementing automation technologies to enhance productivity. Candidates should possess strong skills in process engineering and leadership. The position offers a salary range of $140,000 - $200,000 annually, along with relocation assistance.

Qualifications

• Strong background in process engineering and automation.
• Experience in leading manufacturing operations.
• Ability to implement advanced automation technologies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily plant operations, including production and maintenance.
• Drive process optimization initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma.
• Design and maintain automated systems to enhance efficiency.

Skills

Process engineering

Automation/robotics

Leadership

Lean methodologies

Six Sigma

Job description

Position Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Plant Manager with a strong background in process engineering and automation/robotics to lead manufacturing operations. This role is responsible for driving operational excellence, improving production efficiency, and implementing advanced automation technologies to optimize plant performance. The ideal candidate combines leadership, technical expertise, and continuous improvement methodologies to ensure safety, quality, and productivity goals are consistently achieved. This position offers relocation assistance.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily plant operations, including production, maintenance, quality, and logistics.
• Lead and develop high-performing teams across engineering, manufacturing, and support functions.
• Drive process optimization initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Design, implement, and maintain automated and robotic systems to enhance manufacturing efficiency and reduce costs.
• Collaborate with process engineering teams to improve workflows, cycle times, and throughput.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, environmental standards, and company policies.
• Develop and manage plant budgets, capital expenditures, and cost control initiatives.
• Monitor KPIs and operational metrics; implement corrective actions as needed.
• Partner with supply chain and procurement teams to ensure material availability and production continuity.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions for production issues.
• Support new product introductions and scaling of manufacturing processes.
• Foster a culture of safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.

$140,000 - $200,000 a year