Plant Manager- Process Engineering (Relocation Assistance)

Latitude Inc

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Mayfield, KY on site Until 8/21/2026 First posted April 7, 2026 Last posted April 7, 2026
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.

 

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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.

Compensation (from employer):
140000–200000 USD per year

About this role

Summary

Lead manufacturing operations, oversee automation, process improvement, team development, ensure safety and efficiency

Job title

Plant Manager- Process Engineering

Experience level

not specified

Industry

manufacturing

Location requirements

Mayfield, KY, relocation assistance provided

Salary

140000–200000 USD per year

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

process engineeringautomationroboticsleansix sigma

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

process engineeringautomationroboticsleansix sigma
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Mayfield, KY 42066, USA

On-site City