Job Description

Job position: USA Plant Manager

Location: Louisville, Kentucky

We are seeking an experienced Plant Manager to lead our Kentucky manufacturing facility, overseeing both high-volume assembly production and CNC machining operations.

This position will play a critical role in scaling operations, optimizing performance, and building a strong manufacturing team.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and optimize plant operational management systems, including SOPs, TPM, MES, and related systems.
• Establish and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure products meet required standards and drive continuous improvement.
• Lead daily plant operations, including assembly production lines and CNC machining.
• Drive performance targets across safety, quality, delivery, and cost (SQDC).
• Oversee CNC machining operations (multi-axis machining centers, EDM, etc.).
• Improve cycle time, reduce scrap, and increase equipment utilization (OEE).
• Manage production supervisors, engineers, technicians, and manufacturing teams.
• Control plant operating budget and manufacturing costs.
• Implement Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA and all applicable regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field.
• 8+ years of manufacturing experience.
• 5+ years in plant or operations leadership.
• Direct experience managing CNC machining operations.
• Experience in high-volume assembly manufacturing preferred.
• Proven leadership and team-building skills.
• Language: Fluent in English; proficiency in Chinese is a plus.

Preferred Experience

• Plant startup or facility expansion experience.
• ERP / MES /digital manufacturing system experience.
• Lean or Six Sigma certification.
• Strong knowledge of GD&T, machining processes, and process improvement.

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