Plant Operations Leader: Growth, Safety & People-First

Hawkins HR Consulting, LLC; Kentucky; On-site; USD 125,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Disability insurance

Generous paid time off

Relocation assistance

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in Kentucky seeks a Plant Operations Manager to provide strategic direction and hands-on leadership in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will lead with humility, champion safety, and drive operational excellence. This full-time position offers a competitive salary, generous benefits including health insurance and 401(k), and multiple opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of manufacturing leadership experience in a high-volume environment.
• Experience with heavy equipment and variable temperatures.
• Proven success in transforming cultures through leadership principles.

Responsibilities

• Champion a safety-first culture ensuring safe work practices.
• Deliver against operational KPIs like quality and cost.
• Identify and execute cost improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Operational Excellence

Data-Driven Decision Making

Lean Six Sigma

Transformational Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field

Job description

A leading manufacturing firm in Kentucky seeks a Plant Operations Manager to provide strategic direction and hands-on leadership in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will lead with humility, champion safety, and drive operational excellence. This full-time position offers a competitive salary, generous benefits including health insurance and 401(k), and multiple opportunities for career advancement.