Operations Site Leader – renewable energy – Bardstown, KY

Site Leader reporting to the U.S. General Manager of this well‑established international company at a start‑up location near Bardstown, KY. The role is responsible for the compliant and efficient operation of the new plant, P&L management, budget creation and monitoring, KPI establishment, data collation, corrective actions, and liaison with third parties. The candidate will lead a direct and indirect report structure, participate in the on‑call escalation process for the site(s) within the group business, and will travel overseas to a site in Great Britain for 1‑2 months of training.

CO – Collaborative, RE – Responsible, PI – Pioneering, T – Talented.

• Operational knowledge and experience within a production or manufacturing sector, ideally within or related to the renewable energy sector.
• Direct experience of defining, implementing, and controlling operations strategy, objectives and budgets.
• Full responsibility for the P&L account of a similarly sized business.
• Strong SHEQ compliance skills and a culture of safe working.
• Leadership skills – management of a team of 10+ people, recognising excellence and managing poor performance.
• Adaptable communication style, influencing all levels of the business.
• Critical decision‑making under pressure and ability to meet deadlines.
• Data analysis and solution based on information.
• Innovative, procedure‑driven mindset.
• Excellent organisational and autonomous working ability.
• Analytical and critical thinking with attention to detail.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication.
• High quality report writing – monthly reports to deadlines.
• Strong IT skills – Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• Integrity and honesty.

Essential: At least 10 years of experience within a related operation, 5 years minimum with at least 3 years leading teams of 10+ people in a modern dynamic manufacturing business, experience with third‑party governing authorities (SEPA, HSE, etc.), operational of an engineering maintenance function, leadership and soft skills training, financial management training.

Preferred: Experience in anaerobic digestion or a closely related operation, knowledge of malt distillation processes, leadership of cross‑function team leaders, experience setting up a new site and/or commissioning activities, auditing experience, certificate/management safety qualifications, lean or similar process training, 5S experience, EHS experience at a PSM site, chemical P & , good mechanical aptitude, statistical data analysis, PLC controls, knowledge of farming.

Essential: Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering from a respected university, reliable transportation, openness to smaller community living, Green Card or U.S. citizenship.

Medical benefits, 15% bonus potential, 100% match on the 401(k) up to 5% and discretionary up to an additional 5%.