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Plant Manager roles at U.S. manufacturing facilities qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process. Employers file with DOL to certify no qualified U.S. workers are available, then petition USCIS for permanent residency. Operations leadership experience and a relevant degree strengthen your sponsorship case significantly.
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Plant Manufacturing Engineer
Requisition ID: 5157
Job Location: Benson - Minnesota - United States
Category for Job Posting: Engineering and Technical
Job Type for Job Posting: Full Time
Working Mode for Job Posting: Fully On-Site
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About Us
Innovation. Sustainability. Productivity. This is how we are Breaking New Ground in our mission to sustainably advance the noble work of farmers and builders everywhere. With a growing global population and increased demands on resources, our products are instrumental to feeding and sheltering the world.
From developing products that run on alternative power to productivity-enhancing precision tech, we are delivering solutions that benefit people – and they are possible thanks to people like you. If the opportunity to build your skills as part of a collaborative, global team excites you, you’re in the right place.
Grow a Career. Build a Future!
Be part of this company at the forefront of agriculture and construction, that passionately innovates to drive customer efficiency and success. And we know innovation can’t happen without collaboration. So, everything we do at CNH Industrial is about reaching new heights as one team, always delivering for the good of our customers.
Job Purpose
We are currently seeking a Plant Manufacturing Engineer to join our team in Benson, MN. This position is responsible for providing technical leadership and process ownership for industrial paint and coating operations, with a focus on quality, safety, cost, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead paint-related root cause analysis, quality improvement initiatives and work with engineering to process new and revised parts.
- Lead continuous improvement, kaizens, and projects received through employee suggestions.
- Maintain all testing and compliance of coating intensities to meet customer and internal requirements.
- Manage chemical and material vendors and compliance.
- Validate paint and metal treating process changes.
- Develop standard work instructions and training for operators.
- Process engineering change orders and define labor standards.
- Develop 5-year Capex improvement plan and carry out managing the projects to completion.
- Monitor metal pretreatment and shot blast system.
- Define masking requirements and work with vendors to develop masking solutions.
- Define and maintain a detailed preventive maintenance schedule that pertains to paint, and ensure all PM processes and assignments are followed through.
- Resolve technical problems and recommend production improvements.
- Lead in the specification training and documentation of paint processes in support of quality and first yield goals.
- Manage all calibrated tools in accordance with ISO standards.
- Update and control MSDS and manage through the 3E system.
- Define new and revised hanging methods to increase productivity.
- Work to reduce In System Damage.
Experience Required
Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
2+ years of experience in industrial paint, coating, or surface finishing operations
Working knowledge of:
- Powder coating systems, including application, curing, transfer efficiency, and defect troubleshooting.
- Liquid paint processes, including application methods, curing, film build control, and defect analysis.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting manufacturing operations in a process engineering or quality engineering role
- Ability to lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions in a production environment
- Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Fundamental knowledge of Creo, AutoCAD, or other CAD software
- Experience controlling pretreat process within recommended parameters
- Ability to set up, train, and verify calibration of paint application equipment
- Experience with overhead conveyance systems, their function, maintenance and modifications
- Experience troubleshooting paint defects and equipment problems quickly to support operations
- Experience with troubleshooting and learning PLC systems.
Pay Transparency
The annual salary for this role is USD $72,000.00 - $97,000.00 plus any applicable bonus (Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as skill, experience and qualification for the role.)
What We Offer
We offer dynamic career opportunities across an international landscape. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to delivering value for all our employees and fostering a culture of respect.
At CNH, we understand that the best solutions come from the diverse experiences and skills of our people. Here, you will be empowered to grow your career, to follow your passion, and help build a better future. To support our employees, we offer regional comprehensive benefits, including:
- Flexible work arrangements
- Savings & Retirement benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Parental leave
- Adoption assistance
- Fertility & Family building support
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Charitable contribution matching and Volunteer Time Off
US applicants: CNH Industrial is an equal opportunity employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Applicants can learn more about their rights by viewing the federal "Know Your Rights" poster here. CNH Industrial participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. You can view additional information here.
Canada applicants: CNH Industrial is an equal opportunity employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, place of origin, disability, marital status, family status, age, or any other ground prohibited by applicable provincial human rights legislation.
If you need reasonable accommodation with the application process, please contact us at narecruitingmailbox@cnhind.com.
Job Description
Plant Manufacturing Engineer
Requisition ID: 5157
Job Location: Benson - Minnesota - United States
Category for Job Posting: Engineering and Technical
Job Type for Job Posting: Full Time
Working Mode for Job Posting: Fully On-Site
Apply Now
About Us
Innovation. Sustainability. Productivity. This is how we are Breaking New Ground in our mission to sustainably advance the noble work of farmers and builders everywhere. With a growing global population and increased demands on resources, our products are instrumental to feeding and sheltering the world.
From developing products that run on alternative power to productivity-enhancing precision tech, we are delivering solutions that benefit people – and they are possible thanks to people like you. If the opportunity to build your skills as part of a collaborative, global team excites you, you’re in the right place.
Grow a Career. Build a Future!
Be part of this company at the forefront of agriculture and construction, that passionately innovates to drive customer efficiency and success. And we know innovation can’t happen without collaboration. So, everything we do at CNH Industrial is about reaching new heights as one team, always delivering for the good of our customers.
Job Purpose
We are currently seeking a Plant Manufacturing Engineer to join our team in Benson, MN. This position is responsible for providing technical leadership and process ownership for industrial paint and coating operations, with a focus on quality, safety, cost, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead paint-related root cause analysis, quality improvement initiatives and work with engineering to process new and revised parts.
- Lead continuous improvement, kaizens, and projects received through employee suggestions.
- Maintain all testing and compliance of coating intensities to meet customer and internal requirements.
- Manage chemical and material vendors and compliance.
- Validate paint and metal treating process changes.
- Develop standard work instructions and training for operators.
- Process engineering change orders and define labor standards.
- Develop 5-year Capex improvement plan and carry out managing the projects to completion.
- Monitor metal pretreatment and shot blast system.
- Define masking requirements and work with vendors to develop masking solutions.
- Define and maintain a detailed preventive maintenance schedule that pertains to paint, and ensure all PM processes and assignments are followed through.
- Resolve technical problems and recommend production improvements.
- Lead in the specification training and documentation of paint processes in support of quality and first yield goals.
- Manage all calibrated tools in accordance with ISO standards.
- Update and control MSDS and manage through the 3E system.
- Define new and revised hanging methods to increase productivity.
- Work to reduce In System Damage.
Experience Required
Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
2+ years of experience in industrial paint, coating, or surface finishing operations
Working knowledge of:
- Powder coating systems, including application, curing, transfer efficiency, and defect troubleshooting.
- Liquid paint processes, including application methods, curing, film build control, and defect analysis.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting manufacturing operations in a process engineering or quality engineering role
- Ability to lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions in a production environment
- Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Fundamental knowledge of Creo, AutoCAD, or other CAD software
- Experience controlling pretreat process within recommended parameters
- Ability to set up, train, and verify calibration of paint application equipment
- Experience with overhead conveyance systems, their function, maintenance and modifications
- Experience troubleshooting paint defects and equipment problems quickly to support operations
- Experience with troubleshooting and learning PLC systems.
Pay Transparency
The annual salary for this role is USD $72,000.00 - $97,000.00 plus any applicable bonus (Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as skill, experience and qualification for the role.)
What We Offer
We offer dynamic career opportunities across an international landscape. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to delivering value for all our employees and fostering a culture of respect.
At CNH, we understand that the best solutions come from the diverse experiences and skills of our people. Here, you will be empowered to grow your career, to follow your passion, and help build a better future. To support our employees, we offer regional comprehensive benefits, including:
- Flexible work arrangements
- Savings & Retirement benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Parental leave
- Adoption assistance
- Fertility & Family building support
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Charitable contribution matching and Volunteer Time Off
US applicants: CNH Industrial is an equal opportunity employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Applicants can learn more about their rights by viewing the federal "Know Your Rights" poster here. CNH Industrial participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. You can view additional information here.
Canada applicants: CNH Industrial is an equal opportunity employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, place of origin, disability, marital status, family status, age, or any other ground prohibited by applicable provincial human rights legislation.
If you need reasonable accommodation with the application process, please contact us at narecruitingmailbox@cnhind.com.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Plant Manager
Match your credentials to PERM requirements
PERM requires employers to define minimum qualifications before advertising. Make sure your degree field and years of supervisory manufacturing experience align exactly with the posted job requirements, or USCIS can reject the I-140 petition.
Target manufacturers with existing PERM history
Large-scale food, automotive, chemical, and aerospace manufacturers file PERM most frequently for Plant Manager roles. Search DOL's OFLC disclosure data to identify which employers have sponsored this specific occupation before approaching HR.
Find sponsoring employers through Migrate Mate
Search Plant Manager roles filtered by green card sponsorship history on Migrate Mate. The platform surfaces employers with active PERM filing records for operations roles, so you target companies already prepared to sponsor rather than educating every recruiter from scratch.
Verify your wage level before negotiating an offer
DOL's OFLC Wage Search assigns a prevailing wage level to your Plant Manager title based on duties and location. Your offered salary must meet or exceed that level, or DOL will deny the Labor Condition Application and stall your green card process entirely.
Clarify EB-2 versus EB-3 eligibility with your employer
If the role genuinely requires an advanced degree, filing under EB-2 can shorten your wait in most countries. If you hold a bachelor's degree and substantial experience, EB-3 is the reliable path. The employer's attorney makes this call during the PERM job order drafting stage.
Confirm the employer uses E-Verify before accepting an offer
Some manufacturers, especially smaller or regional facilities, haven't enrolled in E-Verify. While not always mandatory for PERM, E-Verify enrollment signals an employer's infrastructure for sponsorship compliance and reduces delays during I-9 verification after your green card approval.
Green Card Plant Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Plant Manager role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Plant Manager positions can qualify under either EB-2 or EB-3 depending on how the employer drafts the job requirements. If the role genuinely requires an advanced degree in engineering, operations management, or a related field, EB-2 applies. If a bachelor's degree plus progressive supervisory experience is the actual minimum, EB-3 is the appropriate category. The employer's immigration attorney determines this during PERM job order preparation.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for Plant Managers?
H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant status with a two-year initial term and annual lottery uncertainty. PERM green card sponsorship leads to permanent residency with no annual cap at the EB-3 level for most countries outside China and India. The PERM process is longer, typically 18 to 36 months from labor certification through I-485 approval, but the outcome is lawful permanent residency rather than a renewable temporary status.
What makes a manufacturing employer willing to sponsor a Plant Manager's green card?
Employers sponsor when they can't find a qualified U.S. worker who meets the documented minimum requirements. For Plant Manager roles, this often applies to highly specialized environments, such as regulated pharmaceutical facilities, precision aerospace production lines, or automated food processing plants, where the combination of technical credentials and supervisory experience is genuinely scarce domestically.
How can I find Plant Manager jobs that offer green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you filter Plant Manager openings by employers with confirmed PERM filing history, so you're not wasting interviews on companies that have never sponsored. Targeting employers who have previously completed PERM for operations roles dramatically shortens your search because their legal and HR teams already understand the process and costs involved.
Can I change employers after my PERM is filed but before my green card is approved?
Changing employers generally restarts the PERM process because the labor certification is tied to a specific employer and position. Once your I-140 is approved and your priority date is current, you may have portability rights under AC21 if you move to a same-or-similar occupational role and your I-485 has been pending for at least 180 days. Consult a qualified immigration attorney before making any job change mid-process.