Senior Automation & Manufacturing Engineer

Renew Cannabis Co.; Fort Madison, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 117,000; Full time

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Job summary

Scotts Miracle-Gro is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Automation Lead to drive site-level automation infrastructure and advanced manufacturing technologies. You will lead Lean and Six Sigma initiatives across production lines, oversee capital projects, and partner with R&D, Sourcing, and Supply Chain to ensure manufacturing readiness for New Product Introductions.

You will manage concurrent engineering and IT implementations, coordinate with contractors, and ensure on-time delivery within budget,

Responsibilities

• Lead the site-level implementation of automation infrastructure and advanced manufacturing technologies (e.g., Factory of the Future initiatives).
• Drive continuous improvement and lean manufacturing methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma) across production lines to optimize workflows.
• Oversee process and design engineering for capital projects, including technical feasibility studies, economic analysis, equipment specification, and successful floor commissioning.
• Monitor and analyze manufacturing processes to proactively reduce material losses, decrease cycle times, and elevate product quality using data-driven root-cause analysis.
• Act as the primary technical plant liaison with R&D, Sourcing, and Supply Chain teams to ensure manufacturing infrastructure is fully capable and optimized for New Product Introductions (NPI).
• Manage concurrent engineering and technical IT implementation projects, ensuring adherence to disciplined timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
• Coordinate with 3rd-party contractors and equipment vendors to ensure technical specifications, budget targets, and delivery schedules are met.

Job description

Scotts Miracle-Gro is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Automation Lead to drive site-level automation infrastructure and advanced manufacturing technologies. You will lead Lean and Six Sigma initiatives across production lines, oversee capital projects, and partner with R&D, Sourcing, and Supply Chain to ensure manufacturing readiness for New Product Introductions.

You will manage concurrent engineering and IT implementations, coordinate with contractors, and ensure on-time delivery within budget,