Engineering Journal Jobs in Florence, KY

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• Be responsible and accountable for producing quality work to prescribed standards, with a focus on continuous improvement to meet customer commitments on schedule and within budget
  
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• Resolves most questions and problems, referring only the most complex issues to higher levels
  
• Be a self-starter and demonstrate good decision-making ability
  
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• Understands requirements, possess appropriate skills, and perform various welding processes in all positions on products of all applicable metals
  
• Welds with a high degree of proficiency, experience, and knowledge, able to meet various codes and specifications including AWS and ASME
  
• Knows, qualifies, and performs the following: MIG: carbon steels, stainless steel, and aluminum and combination; TIG: carbon steels, stainless steel, aluminum, and combination
  
• Performs material preparation, open set-up and fit to meet process requirements proficiently in all required operations
  
• Reads blueprints, weld symbols and NDE symbols and interpret acceptance criteria
  
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Kelly Services is looking for a production supervisor for a packaging company in Florence, KY.

This is a direct hire role and is not temporary or contract. Position is a salaried role and pays between $88,500 and $92,000 yearly with benefits that include 3 weeks of paid time off, paid holidays, health and life insurance, 401k match up to 6%, etc.

PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A NIGHT SHIFT POSITION. The hours are 7:45p-8:15a and would be on a 2-2-3 12 hour shift. Rotation would be one week you would work Mon, Tues, Sat, and Sun and the next week you would work the opposite days.

We are looking for someone that has at least 5 years of experience in supervisory role in manufacturing with at least one year in Industrial Manufacturing. This is a very hands on role where you will spend most of your time on the floor. You'll start your day going over safety with the team of 22 employees over 5 different lines. You'll also be following up on production actions, negotiation and managing staff shortages. At times, you will be relieving someone to take a lunch and will be working in their position until someone is able to take over. Position requires steel toed shoes or boots and is provided by the customer.

Essential Functions

• Supervise and coordinate daily manufacturing operations to meet production targets. Ensure adherence to production schedules, quality standards, and safety protocols.

• Lead and motivate production teams, providing guidance and support. Foster a positive and collaborative work environment. Allocate tasks and responsibilities to ensure smooth workflow.

• Collaborate with quality control teams to maintain and improve product quality. Implement and enforce quality control processes within the production process.

• Identify areas for process optimization, efficiency enhancement, and cost reduction. Implement improvements to enhance overall production performance.

• Train, mentor, and develop production staff. Ensure that team members are adequately skilled and knowledgeable in their roles. Support ongoing training initiatives.

• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and standards. Implement safety protocols and guidelines to minimize workplace hazards. Conduct regular safety meetings.

• Collaborate with materials management to ensure an uninterrupted supply of materials for production. Monitor and control inventory levels to support production needs.

• Address production issues in real-time, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions. Collaborate with maintenance and engineering teams as needed.

• Maintain accurate records of production activities, quality control measures, and any incidents. Ensure compliance with documentation requirements.

• Effectively communicate production goals, targets, and expectations to the team. Collaborate with other departments to streamline production processes.

Position Qualifications

Education:

• High School Diploma with prior leadership experience preferred.

Experience:

• 5-7 years’ experience with supervision in a manufacturing environment

• Strong Leadership Skills, Advanced leadership and coaching skills preferred

• Strong mathematical skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office

Erlanger, KY

Travel:5-10%

Reports to: CEO

Steuart Nutrition exists to glorify God by creating life-giving products.

We believe culture and character drive results. Our focus is to build long-term partnerships, operate with integrity, and manufacture high-quality supplement products for growing brands.

Steuart Nutrition is a supplement manufacturing company based in Erlanger, Kentucky. We are scaling our operations through robotics, AI-driven workflows, and process automation to build a highly efficient, forward-thinking manufacturing platform. We take a proactive approach to business development through product development and operationalizing supply chain partnership.

We work with brands across the supplement, wellness, and sports nutrition industries and are focused on long-term growth and operational excellence.

We are hiring a Quality Site Manager to lead and build the quality program for our Erlanger, Kentucky manufacturing facility.

This role will oversee site quality systems, laboratory operations, and cross-functional quality initiatives while working closely with Operations, Production, and Leadership teams. The Quality Site Manager will be responsible for ensuring our manufacturing processes consistently meet high standards for safety, compliance, and product integrity.

This role requires a hands-on leader with strong problem-solving skills and a systems mindset. You will help design and implement modern quality systems that improve accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement across the facility as we scale our operations.

Lead and manage the site-wide quality program including sanitation, allergen control, ingredient verification, seal integrity, and traceability

Develop and oversee digital quality workflows, metrics, and reporting systems

Establish and manage an internal testing lab, including equipment, systems, and team development

Monitor production quality performance and implement improvements when issues arise

Partner with Operations, Production, and Engineering teams to integrate quality into daily processes

Ensure audit readiness, regulatory compliance, and strong documentation practices

Implement root-cause analysis and corrective actions to prevent recurring issues

Develop dashboards, KPIs, and reporting tools that track quality performance

Coach cross-functional teams to strengthen ownership and accountability for quality outcomes

Represent Steuart Nutrition’s mission and culture through high standards of integrity and leadership

Strong leadership and problem-solving skills with a systems-oriented mindset

Ability to build and improve quality processes in a manufacturing environment

Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across departments

Hands-on approach to troubleshooting and process improvement

Organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple priorities

Alignment with our mission, values, and a character-driven workplace

Experience in quality management, manufacturing, or food/supplement production preferred

Experience with audits, root-cause analysis, metrics, or quality systems is strongly preferred

Microbiology lab experience, aseptic sampling methods, or GLP experience are helpful but not required

Interest in automation, digital tools, or data-driven quality systems is a plus

No degree required — capability, discipline, and character matter most.

Compensation is benchmarked to Quality Management roles in Northern Kentucky and the Greater Cincinnati manufacturing market.

As Steuart Nutrition continues to scale, this leadership role may expand into broader quality or operational leadership across the organization.

Potential future paths include Multi-Site Quality Leadership, Corporate Quality Roles, or hybrid leadership opportunities across Quality and R&D depending on performance and company growth.

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Senior Buyer – Aerospace Manufacturing

Salary: $80,000-$90,000 + Excellent Benefits + Bonus

Location: NKY / Greater Cincinnati area – Onsite

Our innovative and industry leading aerospace composites client is searching an experienced Senior Buyer to support the strategic sourcing and procurement of critical materials used in high performance aerospace manufacturing. The Buyer plays an important part in ensuring the timely availability of composite raw materials while supporting production schedules, cost objectives, and strict aerospace quality standards which keeps the business strong.

In this role, you will lead sourcing and procurement activities for raw composite materials such as carbon fiber, resins, and prepregs used in aerospace manufacturing. Strong Excel skills and work with Pivot Tables is a must have. Responsibilities include negotiating supplier agreements, issuing and managing purchase orders, maintaining accurate purchasing data within the ERP system, and monitoring supplier performance to ensure quality and on time delivery. You will also conduct spend analysis, evaluate supplier capabilities, and partner with internal teams to support new product introductions and continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain.

Requirements for the Senior Buyer:

• 5+ years of purchasing or procurement experience within aerospace or advanced manufacturing environments.
• Experience sourcing composite materials such as carbon fiber, resins, or prepregs strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of aerospace quality standards and regulatory requirements including AS9100, ITAR, DFARS, or FAR.
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills with a track record of improving supplier performance and reducing costs.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP or INDEX MATCH, and data analysis.
• Experience working within ERP or MRP systems for purchasing and inventory management, Syteline experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and material specifications.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across engineering, quality, production, and supplier teams.

For immediate consideration, please submit your updated MS Word resume to:

Job Title : Nuclear Engineer (Naval Reactors Engineer) Category / Component : Officer • Active Overview Design, regulate, and oversee the Navy's nuclear propulsion program, including reactor design, fleet operations, and eventual defueling and decommissioning of nuclear powered ships and submarines from Naval Reactors Headquarters and associated Department of Energy laboratories and shipyards.

Key Responsibilities Provide technical direction in areas such as reactor and fluid systems design, reactor physics, materials development, component design for steam generators, pumps, and valves, instrumentation and control for reactor and propulsion plants, testing and quality control, radiation shielding, and chemistry and radiological controls; review designs and analyses from laboratories, shipyards, and industry partners; coordinate with fleet units to ensure safe and reliable nuclear plant operation.

What to Expect Assume significant technical responsibility early in your career as part of a lean headquarters staff; work primarily in an analytical and oversight role rather than operating plants at sea; balance long term engineering projects with time sensitive fleet and shipyard issues; frequent coordination with senior civilian engineers, naval officers, and technical teams; high expectations for attention to detail, judgment, and written and oral communication.

Work Environment Work mainly at Naval Reactors Headquarters in the Washington, District of Columbia area with regular engagement with Department of Energy laboratories, nuclear training sites, shipyards, and nuclear powered ships and submarines; office based work that includes document reviews, technical meetings, inspections, and site visits rather than day to day shipboard watchstanding.

Pathways, Training & Advancement Officer commissioning through programs such as Officer Candidate School or the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program followed by a structured technical qualification program at Naval Reactors; rotational exposure to laboratories, prototypes, shipyards, and fleet support issues; progressive responsibility leading projects and becoming a subject matter expert, with opportunities for professional military education and advanced graduate study in technical fields.

Entry through the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program for qualified college students and recent graduates, or selection via Officer Candidate School for those who already hold qualifying degrees; all applicants must meet Nuclear Propulsion Program academic and technical screening standards in addition to general officer commissioning requirements.

Qualifications All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards, which typically include: Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, which may involve United States citizenship or other legal residency and work status, depending on the program and current law and policy A high school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions, and a bachelor's or qualifying professional degree for officer positions Meeting age limits that vary by program and are set in law and Navy policy.

Some communities have more restrictive age ranges Meeting medical, vision, and dental standards, including body composition and physical fitness requirements, with some jobs requiring more demanding standards Meeting character and conduct standards, including background screening Achieving required test scores for your program, such as the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery for enlisted roles or officer qualification tests for officer programs Eligibility for a security clearance when required for your rating or designator Additional qualifications can include specific skills, education, licensure, or experience that are unique to a job or community and will be reviewed with you by a recruiter.

Additional qualifications for this job may include: Completion of a rigorous technical degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or a closely related field that includes strong backgrounds in calculus and physics; outstanding academic record, particularly in technical coursework; United States citizenship and eligibility for a high level security clearance; strong technical aptitude and comfort with detailed analytical work.

Education Education benefits are available through standard Navy programs such as Tuition Assistance, the Post-9/11 GI Bill, ACE-recommended college credit for Navy training, Navy COOL-funded certifications, USMAP apprenticeships, and other Navy College Program opportunities.

Specific options depend on the Sailor's status, training, and current Navy policy.

Pay, Benefits & Service Pay, benefits, and service commitments follow standard Navy Active and/or Reserve policies for this type of role, including basic pay, allowances when eligible, health coverage, and retirement options.

Exact entitlements, special pays, and service obligations depend on program, component, years of service, and current law and Navy guidance.

Incentives Incentives such as bonuses, special pays, and loan repayment may be available at times for specific ratings or communities, but they change frequently and cannot be guaranteed.

Applicants must confirm current incentives and eligibility with an official Navy recruiter or authoritative Navy source.

Notes and Disclaimers This description is a general overview of typical duties, training, and opportunities in this community.

It does not replace official Navy instructions, policies, or contracts and does not guarantee specific assignments, training, incentives, or outcomes.

Actual opportunities depend on Navy needs, individual performance, screening results, and current law and policy.

SUMMARY

Develop and maintain high quality client relations through sales, project management and personnel management. Ensure that air quality and multimedia projects are completed correctly, on time and budget, and that quality projects are made available for the assigned team.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Monitor, verify, and ensure the technical accuracy and quality of project related work.
2. Guide staff in manner that allows for efficient progress and timely completion of consulting projects within the established budget.
3. Coordinate efforts of project team to ensure timely completion of project, invoicing review, and maintaining project budgets.
4. Maintain business development relationships through sales calls and professional networking.
5. Promote client stewardship by being attentive to the needs of existing clients and by encouraging consultant staff to look for business opportunities with clients.
6. Develop sales proposals for existing and prospective clients.
7. Identify new marketing opportunities and assist business development staff with appropriate literature development, communication, and follow-up.
8. Attend and present papers at conferences, and prepare regulatory updates and present luncheon seminars.
9. Communicate with staff the decisions/goals of management so that the staff can help adhere to company goals while meeting personal goals.
10. Ensure proper utilization and billing of consulting staff.
11. Monitor and evaluate employees' performance of goals and performance standards continuously.

(The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job.)

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Directly supervises 1-3 employees in Environmental Consulting. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree (B. S.) in Chemical, Mechanical, Environmental/Civil Engineering, and or related Atmospheric/Environmental Science from four-year college or university; and at least two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have regulatory, industry, and technical knowledge relating to permit applicability, emission inventories, air dispersion modeling, and federal and state permitting requirements. Multimedia (waste and water) permitting and compliance are preferred.

Must have computer literacy, including basic programming word processing, spreadsheet skills, and knowledge of Microsoft office software package.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use their hands; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is regularly required to work for long periods of time at a PC. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

JOB TITLE: Sales Project and Quotation Manager

LOCATION: Erlanger, KY (Cincinnati, OH metro)

REPORTS TO: VP Sales & Marketing

BASE PAY: $77,690 - $105,110

WHO ARE WE

At PG LifeLink, we are committed to delivering innovative, high-quality solutions that help you create safe, efficient, and reliable connectivity and power solutions. With roots dating back to 1892 founded as Post Glover Electrical Systems, we bring over a century of expertise to our work. Since 1957, we've been trusted leaders in Isolated Power Panels, and in 2004, we proudly launched PG LifeLink as an independent company.

In 1996, we expanded our offerings to include LabLink, designed to streamline and enhance power, data, and lab gas connections. Our surface metal raceway systems provide versatile, tailored solutions for complex environments, from research labs to universities and data centers.

A commitment to continual improvement, innovation, and superior customer service drives our mission. We work closely with our customers to meet their unique needs with precision and care. At PG LifeLink, quality is at the heart of everything we do.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Sales Project and Quotation Manager works as a part of a team as the primary sales contacts for PG LifeLink's portfolio of isolated power panels and systems, line isolation monitors, and retrofit solutions. This position combines product knowledge with consultative sales expertise to drive project wins from initial quotation through order closure across healthcare and commercial markets. The role is primarily office-based with strategic travel for trade shows and high-value project opportunities (10 to 20% of the time). The successful candidate will build strong relationships with channel partners, electrical distributors, healthcare facility planners, architects, and end-user clients throughout the project lifecycle.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

Sales & Project Management

• Act as a primary contact point in the office with external customers including outside independent sales representatives, electrical distributors, electrical contractors, and healthcare facility clients throughout the project bid cycle
• Review customer specifications, design drawings, and construction documents to identify technical requirements and product configurations for isolated power systems and retrofit solutions
• Develop competitive product quotations and pricing strategies designed to win project opportunities while maintaining margin targets
• Interpret standard engineering and construction documents and identify technical or regulatory requirements applicable to customer projects

Sales Growth & Account Development

• Drive sales growth through consistent follow-up on all open sales opportunities, working all available options to close and win business
• Prospect and qualify new leads generated by the marketing team and channel partner referrals
• Work closely with independent manufacturer's representative partners to exceed annual sales goals and expand market penetration across hospital, ambulatory surgery center, military, and commercial markets
• Identify and pursue strategic opportunities requiring direct sales engagement with key accounts, consulting engineers, and healthcare facility planners
• Be aware of and responsive to market conditions and competitive activities

Customer Relationship Management

• Assure complete customer satisfaction through all stages of the sales process from initial inquiry through order placement
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders across distributor, contractor, consulting engineer, healthcare facility planner, and end-user organizations
• Act as customer advocate internally, coordinating with operations and engineering teams as needed to resolve issues and deliver solutions
• Effectively gather and communicate market feedback within the organization to ensure continual improvement and complete customer satisfaction

Sales Operations & Collaboration

• Capture accurate and complete information in CRM system; consistently document all customer interactions, quotations, and opportunity progression to maintain accurate pipeline forecasting
• Work closely with the sales and marketing team along with other company functions to identify and implement sales, customer service, and process improvements
• Participate in trade shows and industry events as a sales representative with a focus on healthcare construction and facility management events
• Contribute to the development of sales tools, product resources, and market positioning strategies for the PG LifeLink product portfolio

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree preferred with five or more years of sales experience in construction or other technical product project sales management
• Ability to review standard engineering and construction documents/drawings and interpret technical or regulatory requirements
• Documented history of achieving or exceeding sales-related goals and revenue targets
• Strong consultative selling skills with the ability to understand and communicate technical product information to diverse customer groups
• Demonstrated success working with distributor networks, independent representative channels, and channel partners
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with superior attention to detail
• Strong computer skills including experience with MS Office, ERP, and CRM systems; must consistently document all sales activities and opportunity progression
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
• Comfort presenting product information to professional audiences including healthcare facility planners, consulting engineers, contractors, and industry partners
• Must be driven to achieve results, willing to learn in a team environment, and committed to acting with honesty and integrity
• Must successfully complete a pre-employment background check and drug screening
• Permanent, unrestricted U.S. work authorization is required; PG LifeLink does not provide visa sponsorship now or in the future, including H-1B or OPT/STEM OPT transitions
• Any relocation required is at the candidate's own expense

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Office Environment: Professional office setting with collaborative workspace alongside sales, marketing, and engineering teams
• Travel: Regional and occasional national travel for trade shows, key project site visits, and channel partner meetings; may include overnight stays
• Schedule: Standard business hours with flexibility required to accommodate customer needs, project deadlines, and trade show participation
• Equipment: Company-provided computer, phone, and necessary sales tools and resources
• Physical: Ability to work at a computer workstation for extended periods; capability to lift and transport marketing materials, product samples, and trade show materials (up to 25 pounds); visual acuity for reviewing technical drawings and detailed documentation

Permitting Specialist — Telecom Infrastructure | Covington, KY

We're looking for a detail-oriented Permitting Specialist to manage the full scope of permitting activities supporting telecom long-haul infrastructure projects. You'll serve as the go-to expert for navigating complex regulatory environments — working across private property, public right-of-way, and multi-jurisdictional requirements to keep projects moving forward on time and in compliance.

What You'll Do

• Manage the full lifecycle of permitting activities for telecom long-haul projects, including private-property facilities and associated public right-of-way requirements
• Prepare, submit, track, and monitor permit packages with local, state, and federal authorities to ensure timely approvals
• Present projects to neighborhood committees and represent the organization at public hearings before governing bodies
• Coordinate closely with engineering, construction, and project stakeholders to maintain compliance with codes, ordinances, regulatory updates, and project timelines
• Serve as the primary point of contact for permitting inquiries, proactively resolving issues to prevent delays and keep projects on track

What You Bring

• 2–5 years of permitting or regulatory compliance experience in telecom, utilities, construction, or a similarly regulated industry
• Proven ability to prepare and submit permit packages and interpret zoning codes, building ordinances, DOT requirements, and multi-jurisdictional regulations
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents including blueprints and engineering plans, with an understanding of outside plant design and telecom standards
• Strong communication and public-speaking skills, with experience presenting to community groups and governing bodies
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and scheduling tools; familiarity with Quick Base is a plus
• Resourceful self-starter with the ability to research and stay current on regulatory changes

Work Environment

• Based out of our Covington, Kentucky office
• Travel required as needed to coordinate with agencies, attend hearings, or support project sites

ALPLA's Florence, KY manufacturing site is looking for an Operations Manager. ALPLA is a global family-owned, privately held company that makes innovative, customized, recycled packaging for top companies such as P&G, Unilever, L'Oréal, Pepsi, Henkel, Chobani and more. ALPLA values their employees, work-life balance, personal growth, compensation and sustainability.

What Can You Expect From ALPLA

• Health and Wellness Care Program- Benefits
• Child Care Benefits
• Dependent Care Cost Savings Program
• Recognition programs; Promotional opportunities
• 401K Retirement Plan and excellent Matching Plan
• Medical, dental, vision plan
• Education assistance program/tuition reimbursement
• Short term, long term and life insurance paid by ALPLA
• Paid vacation; paid holidays

What You Will Enjoy Doing

The Operations Manager is responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient, and profitable operation of the ALPLA production plant. This role provides leadership and direction to the production team, driving operational excellence through effective planning, resource management, and continuous improvement initiatives. The Operations Manager ensures compliance with all safety, quality, and regulatory standards while meeting production targets and controlling costs to support overall business objectives.

• Overall Plant Safety/OSHA Compliance
• P&L Responsibility/Expense control
• Group reporting
• Budgeting and Investment Planning
• Capacity Planning
• Customer Service
• Human Resources
• Warehouse (if applicable)
• Quality Assurance\
• Sales: Maintenance of existing accounts
• Policies/Procedures
• Machine and Infrastructure Maintenance
• Implementation and proper usage of OPEX initiatives
• Leading the TeamRecruits (with HR) new employees
• Performs disciplinary actions
• Assesses training needs of staff and ensures execution of training
• Provides an active plant personnel development, training, and acknowledge sharing culture
• Performs annual Performance Evaluation

Performance Metrics:

Safety Risk Level: Proactively identifies and mitigates safety risks, with documented improvements or action plans implemented quarterly.

Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE): Identifies and addresses root causes of downtime to improve OEE performance as defined in the annual Target Declaration process.

Waste Percentage:

Maintains waste levels at or below ___% of total production (target to be defined by plant standards).

Implements waste reduction initiatives, which contribute to an overall improvement that enables waste levels to be at or below the targets, as defined in the annual Target Declaration process.

Cost Controlling: Supports adherence to department budget by identifying cost-saving opportunities and reducing non-value-added activities.

What Makes You Great

• Required bachelor's degree in business/engineering or related fields or equivalent education/work experience

• At least 3 years of related experience required

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Strong organizational skills

• Strong and proven team building capabilities

• Basic understanding of corporate finance functions

• Fundamental understanding of plastic manufacturing process

• Technical aptitude

ALPLA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: ALPLA is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at ALPLA are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. ALPLA will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

• Immigration sponsorship is not eligible for this role

Site Acquisition Specialist — Telecom Infrastructure | Covington, KY

We're looking for an experienced Site Acquisition Specialist to support growing telecom infrastructure projects. This role spans site acquisition, leasing, regulatory coordination, municipal and jurisdictional planning, permitting, and zoning — collaborating closely with architectural and engineering teams, land surveyors, and project managers to drive successful outcomes across critical network routes.

What You'll Do

• Negotiate leases with landowners and clients, including site investigations and document preparation
• Oversee zoning and permitting processes and secure all necessary approvals for telecom routes
• Develop and manage Site Candidate Information Packages (SCIP) and coordinate site requirements
• Prepare and monitor site budgets and schedules to ensure on-time project delivery
• Coordinate power to sites and manage easements, title reviews, and survey evaluations
• Review and interpret purchase agreements and other legal documents
• Cultivate strong relationships with landowners and stakeholders to facilitate smooth acquisition processes

What You Bring

• 2–5 years of site acquisition experience
• Background in lease and survey reviews and zoning/permit approvals for telecom or utility projects
• Strong negotiation, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Experience mentoring and motivating team members
• Confident presenting at zoning hearings
• Ability to independently manage competing priorities and deadlines
• Comfortable reading and interpreting construction drawings
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel

Work Environment

• Based out of our Covington, Kentucky office
• Approximately 20% travel to project sites and offices