Plant Superintendent

Overview

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This is a full-time, direct hire position located on site in Winchester, KY. Visa sponsorship is not available.

• Job Title
  :
  Plant Superintendent
• Job Type
  :
  Full-time, Direct Hire
• Base pay range
  : $/yr - $/yr
• Compensation
  : $119,760 - $134,730 / per year plus an annual target bonus of 12.5% of base salary with potential to earn up to 25% paid quarterly;
  Medical, Vision, Life Insurance;
  Retirement;
  Paid Time Off
• Work Location
  :
  On Site, Winchester, KY 40391
• Work Schedule
  :
  Not specified

Evinex is a staffing firm focused on connecting the right people with the right businesses. This is a Direct Hire position for one of our prestigious clients in the packaging solutions industry. Our client is a world leader in global packaging solutions with operations in over 34 countries.

The Plant Superintendent reports to the Plant Manager and is responsible for safety, quality, on-time delivery, productivity, cost performance, employee training, and relations in a high-performance work team environment. The role involves monitoring production performance and implementing processes to improve results in a 24/7 plastics manufacturing facility. The Superintendent will also ensure regulatory compliance and lead continuous improvement initiatives.

• Ensure a safe work environment for all employees and lead safety programs to prevent injuries.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local environmental and safety regulations (EPA, OSHA, etc.).
• Motivate, support, and guide employees to foster engagement and high performance.
• Develop and train team members through education, coaching, and teamwork.
• Communicate issues and challenges to the plant manager and leadership team promptly.
• Establish workflow policies that improve efficiency without compromising safety or product integrity.
• Create and manage employee schedules to maintain optimal staffing levels.
• Assist in preparing the annual operating budget and achieve plant productivity, cost, and performance goals.
• Lead and participate in employee relations initiatives and address workplace issues in collaboration with HR.
• Hire, train, and mentor staff across diverse cultural and educational backgrounds.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including 5S with safety, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Kaizen events.
• Coordinate production schedules to meet customer demand, manage overtime, control inventory, and reduce costs.
• Support quality initiatives to ensure products meet or exceed customer expectations.
• Oversee quality checks and audits to maintain consistent performance standards.
• Build and maintain positive employee relations and promote a culture of accountability and growth.
• Provide coaching, feedback, and corrective action as needed, ensuring consistency and fairness in management practices.
• Identify, recommend, and implement capital projects to enhance plant performance and operational efficiency.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Confident in public speaking and training large groups of employees.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, including creating charts, graphs, SOPs, One-Point Lessons, and presentations.
• High level of integrity, trust, and ethical standards in all professional interactions.
• Flexible and dependable — able and willing to work overtime and adjust schedules to support all shifts.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher required;
  Engineering or Plastics major preferred.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of manufacturing or equivalent industrial experience.
• Proven history of successful leadership roles with demonstrated team management skills.
• Strong record of work ethic, reliability, and accountability in fast-paced environments.

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US. Visa sponsorship is not available.
• The work environment includes exposure to moving mechanical parts and loud noise levels.