Manufacturing OPT Jobs in Kentucky
Manufacturing F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs in Kentucky are concentrated in a state with deep industrial roots, from Toyota's Georgetown assembly plant to Ford's Louisville operations and a growing network of automotive suppliers. Engineering, quality, and production roles across Lexington, Louisville, and Bowling Green regularly attract international candidates on OPT authorization.
Find Manufacturing JobsOverview
Showing 5 of 71+ Manufacturing OPT Jobs in Kentucky
Have you applied for this role?
Have you applied for this role?
Have you applied for this role?
Have you applied for this role?
Have you applied for this role?
See all 71+ Manufacturing OPT Jobs in Kentucky
Sign up for free to unlock all listings, filter by visa type, and get alerts for new Manufacturing OPT Jobs in Kentucky.
Get Access To All JobsPlant Controller
Hopkinsville, KY, USA
Come build something that matters.
It takes great people to achieve greatness. People with a sense of purpose and integrity. People with a relentless pursuit of excellence. People who care about making things better For Those Who Make The World™. Sound like you? Join our top-notch team of approximately 43,500 diverse and high-performing professionals globally who are making their mark on some of the world’s most beloved brands, including DEWALT®, BLACK+DECKER®, CRAFTSMAN®, STANLEY®, CUB CADET®, and HUSTLER®.
The Job:
As a Plant Controller, you’ll be part of our STANLEY® Engineered Fastening Finance team working as an on-site employee. You’ll get to:
- STANLEY® Engineered Fastening (“SEF”) is a division of Stanley Black & Decker that generates $2B of annual revenue. SEF trades in engineered products for Automotive & Light Equipment EVs, Industrial, and Aerospace industries with operations concentrated in the Americas, Europe, and Asia.
- SEF provides an innovative and diversified portfolio of fastening products and fastening solutions supported by a market leading brand range with the goal of improving our customer’s efficiency and productivity.
Business Partner
- Partner closely with Operations to make sure they have the information & tools needed to successfully lead and create value at their respective locations.
- Forward looking team member that takes joint accountability for delivering financial and operational commitments.
- Framing financial and operational issues in a complete business case format and positively contributing to the strategic direction in the plant.
- Review and execute on opportunities to improve and/or standardize processes and routines business processes to drive value creation.
- Foster a climate of continuous improvement and accountability for results through skills enhancement, coaching, performance measurement and feedback.
Provides operational financial reporting, financial analysis, and manufacturing cost analysis by:
- Preparing and managing actual, forecast, and budget scenarios throughout the course of the year.
- Support performance by providing operations with financial insights and thorough weekly reporting of plant metrics and KPI’s.
- Serving as project manager on cost reduction initiatives, collaborating cross functionally with engineers, procurement, and plant operators to drive cost reductions.
Monthly Close and Financial Reporting
- Lead player in the monthly close process by reviewing and recommending journal entries, interpreting, and explaining month to date, quarter to date and year to date income statement results versus prior year, budget and forecast.
- Ensure that financial reporting processes are in accordance with US GAAP and Stanley Black & Decker financial policies.
Develop and Monitor Strong Controls in Plant and Safeguard Assets
- Ownership of all aspects of financial management, internal controls, SOX requirements and Stanley Black & Decker requirements for the respective physical locations. The role will be the Audit Leader for the sites referred.
- Primary focuses will be on strong inventory controls including aging and Excess & Obsolete analysis, cycle counting and/or annual physical inventory processes, as well as Fixed Asset controls around the acquisitions, accounting or disposal of Plant, Property & Equipment.
Standard Costing
- Responsible for ensuring the plants roll standard costs on an annual cost basis and the accuracy of standard costs daily.
- Subject matter expert for development of standard costs based on Company policy. Need to review and communicate cost build-up and changes in costs with finance and non-finance personnel.
The Person:
You love to learn and grow and be acknowledged for your valuable contributions. You’re not intimidated by innovation. Wouldn’t it be great if you could do your job and do a world of good? In fact, you embrace it. You also have:
- Bachelor’s degree in a financial discipline from a four-year college/university.
- Prior experience in Manufacturing Operations.
- Ability to work independently and to know when to ask for help in resolving specific financial issues. Must be able to work with all levels of the organization.
- Knowledge of financial accounting principles and concepts to perform tasks listed in Responsibilities above.
- Strong knowledge of cost accounting including standard costing, budgeting, cash flow forecasting techniques, financial statement analysis including key trends analysis, project costing techniques, financial controls, and business case analysis.
- Strategic outlook driven to make process improvements.
- Expertise in all MS Office, JD Edwards, Sage Fixed Assets, or Hyperion Financial Management a plus.
The Details:
You’ll receive a competitive salary and a great benefits plan, including:
- Medical, dental, life, vision, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement in addition to programs & benefits in support of your well-being.
- Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.
And More:
We want our company to be a place you’ll want to be – and stay. Being part of our team means you’ll get to:
- Grow: Be part of our global company with 20+ brands to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.
- Learn: Have access to a wealth of learning resources, including our digital learning portal.
- Belong: Experience an awesome place to work, where we have mutual respect and a great appreciation for a wide range of perspectives and experiences.
- Give Back: Help us continue to make positive changes locally and globally through volunteerism, giving back, and sustainable business practices.
What’s more, you’ll get that pride that comes from empowering makers, doers, protectors, and everyday heroes all over the world. We’re more than the #1 tools company. More than a driving force in outdoor power equipment. More than a global leader in industrial. We’re visionaries and innovators. As successful as we’ve been in the past, we have so much further to go. That’s where you come in. Join us!
LI-RB1
LI-Onsite
The Salary range for this position is $95,600.00 - $153,900.00
- This is the lowest to highest annual full-time salary range we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. The salary offered within the range may vary depending on multiple factors including job level, geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience and in compliance with local wage requirements. Please note that salary is only one component of total rewards at Stanley Black & Decker.
- The salary range listed in this job posting reflects the range for the primary location specified. The salary range may vary for other locations.
- The successful candidate may be eligible for annual merit increases.
- Medical, dental, life, vision, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement in addition to programs & benefits in support of your well-being.
- Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.
We Don’t Just Build The World, We Build Innovative Technology Too.
Joining the Stanley Black & Decker team means working in an innovative, tech-driven and highly collaborative team environment supported by over 43,500 professionals in 60 countries across the globe. Here, you’ll get the unique chance to impact some of the world’s most iconic brands including STANLEY TOOLS, DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, MAC TOOLS and Black + Decker. Your ideas and solutions have the potential to reach millions of customers as we work together to write the next chapter in our history. Come build with us and take your career to new heights.
Who We Are
We’re the World’s largest tool company. We’re industry visionaries. We’re solving problems and advancing the manufacturing trade through innovative technology and our Industry 4.0 Initiative. We are committed to ensuring our state-of-the-art “smart factory” products and services provide greater quality to our customers & greater environmental and social value to our planet. We are unique in that we have a rich and storied history dating back to 1843, but that hasn't stopped us from evolving into a vibrant, diverse, global growth company.
What You’ll Also Get
Career Opportunity: Career paths aren’t linear here. Being part of our global company with 60+ brands gives you the chance to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.
Benefits & Perks
You’ll get a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits plan that includes medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program, disability, retirement benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Paid Time Off, including paid vacation, holidays & personal days, and tuition reimbursement. And, of course, discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and products and well as discount programs for many other vendors and partners.
Learning & Development:
Our lifelong learning philosophy means you’ll have access to a wealth of state-of-the-art learning resources, including our Lean Academy and online university (where you can get certificates and specializations from renowned colleges and universities).
Diverse & Inclusive Culture:
We pride ourselves on being an awesome place to work. We respect and embrace differences because that’s how the best work gets done. You’ll find we like to have fun here, too.
Purpose-Driven Company:
You’ll help us continue to make positive changes in the local communities where we work and live as well as in the broader world through volunteerism, giving back and sustainable business practices.
EEO Statement:
All qualified applicants to Stanley Black & Decker are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran’s status or any other protected characteristic.
If you require reasonable accommodation to complete an application or access our website, please contact us at (860) 827-3923 or at accommodations@sbdinc.com. Due to volume, we cannot respond to unrelated inquiries about the status of a completed application or resetting an account password.
Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal (eeoc.gov)
Plant Controller
Hopkinsville, KY, USA
Come build something that matters.
It takes great people to achieve greatness. People with a sense of purpose and integrity. People with a relentless pursuit of excellence. People who care about making things better For Those Who Make The World™. Sound like you? Join our top-notch team of approximately 43,500 diverse and high-performing professionals globally who are making their mark on some of the world’s most beloved brands, including DEWALT®, BLACK+DECKER®, CRAFTSMAN®, STANLEY®, CUB CADET®, and HUSTLER®.
The Job:
As a Plant Controller, you’ll be part of our STANLEY® Engineered Fastening Finance team working as an on-site employee. You’ll get to:
- STANLEY® Engineered Fastening (“SEF”) is a division of Stanley Black & Decker that generates $2B of annual revenue. SEF trades in engineered products for Automotive & Light Equipment EVs, Industrial, and Aerospace industries with operations concentrated in the Americas, Europe, and Asia.
- SEF provides an innovative and diversified portfolio of fastening products and fastening solutions supported by a market leading brand range with the goal of improving our customer’s efficiency and productivity.
Business Partner
- Partner closely with Operations to make sure they have the information & tools needed to successfully lead and create value at their respective locations.
- Forward looking team member that takes joint accountability for delivering financial and operational commitments.
- Framing financial and operational issues in a complete business case format and positively contributing to the strategic direction in the plant.
- Review and execute on opportunities to improve and/or standardize processes and routines business processes to drive value creation.
- Foster a climate of continuous improvement and accountability for results through skills enhancement, coaching, performance measurement and feedback.
Provides operational financial reporting, financial analysis, and manufacturing cost analysis by:
- Preparing and managing actual, forecast, and budget scenarios throughout the course of the year.
- Support performance by providing operations with financial insights and thorough weekly reporting of plant metrics and KPI’s.
- Serving as project manager on cost reduction initiatives, collaborating cross functionally with engineers, procurement, and plant operators to drive cost reductions.
Monthly Close and Financial Reporting
- Lead player in the monthly close process by reviewing and recommending journal entries, interpreting, and explaining month to date, quarter to date and year to date income statement results versus prior year, budget and forecast.
- Ensure that financial reporting processes are in accordance with US GAAP and Stanley Black & Decker financial policies.
Develop and Monitor Strong Controls in Plant and Safeguard Assets
- Ownership of all aspects of financial management, internal controls, SOX requirements and Stanley Black & Decker requirements for the respective physical locations. The role will be the Audit Leader for the sites referred.
- Primary focuses will be on strong inventory controls including aging and Excess & Obsolete analysis, cycle counting and/or annual physical inventory processes, as well as Fixed Asset controls around the acquisitions, accounting or disposal of Plant, Property & Equipment.
Standard Costing
- Responsible for ensuring the plants roll standard costs on an annual cost basis and the accuracy of standard costs daily.
- Subject matter expert for development of standard costs based on Company policy. Need to review and communicate cost build-up and changes in costs with finance and non-finance personnel.
The Person:
You love to learn and grow and be acknowledged for your valuable contributions. You’re not intimidated by innovation. Wouldn’t it be great if you could do your job and do a world of good? In fact, you embrace it. You also have:
- Bachelor’s degree in a financial discipline from a four-year college/university.
- Prior experience in Manufacturing Operations.
- Ability to work independently and to know when to ask for help in resolving specific financial issues. Must be able to work with all levels of the organization.
- Knowledge of financial accounting principles and concepts to perform tasks listed in Responsibilities above.
- Strong knowledge of cost accounting including standard costing, budgeting, cash flow forecasting techniques, financial statement analysis including key trends analysis, project costing techniques, financial controls, and business case analysis.
- Strategic outlook driven to make process improvements.
- Expertise in all MS Office, JD Edwards, Sage Fixed Assets, or Hyperion Financial Management a plus.
The Details:
You’ll receive a competitive salary and a great benefits plan, including:
- Medical, dental, life, vision, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement in addition to programs & benefits in support of your well-being.
- Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.
And More:
We want our company to be a place you’ll want to be – and stay. Being part of our team means you’ll get to:
- Grow: Be part of our global company with 20+ brands to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.
- Learn: Have access to a wealth of learning resources, including our digital learning portal.
- Belong: Experience an awesome place to work, where we have mutual respect and a great appreciation for a wide range of perspectives and experiences.
- Give Back: Help us continue to make positive changes locally and globally through volunteerism, giving back, and sustainable business practices.
What’s more, you’ll get that pride that comes from empowering makers, doers, protectors, and everyday heroes all over the world. We’re more than the #1 tools company. More than a driving force in outdoor power equipment. More than a global leader in industrial. We’re visionaries and innovators. As successful as we’ve been in the past, we have so much further to go. That’s where you come in. Join us!
LI-RB1
LI-Onsite
The Salary range for this position is $95,600.00 - $153,900.00
- This is the lowest to highest annual full-time salary range we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. The salary offered within the range may vary depending on multiple factors including job level, geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience and in compliance with local wage requirements. Please note that salary is only one component of total rewards at Stanley Black & Decker.
- The salary range listed in this job posting reflects the range for the primary location specified. The salary range may vary for other locations.
- The successful candidate may be eligible for annual merit increases.
- Medical, dental, life, vision, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement in addition to programs & benefits in support of your well-being.
- Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.
We Don’t Just Build The World, We Build Innovative Technology Too.
Joining the Stanley Black & Decker team means working in an innovative, tech-driven and highly collaborative team environment supported by over 43,500 professionals in 60 countries across the globe. Here, you’ll get the unique chance to impact some of the world’s most iconic brands including STANLEY TOOLS, DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, MAC TOOLS and Black + Decker. Your ideas and solutions have the potential to reach millions of customers as we work together to write the next chapter in our history. Come build with us and take your career to new heights.
Who We Are
We’re the World’s largest tool company. We’re industry visionaries. We’re solving problems and advancing the manufacturing trade through innovative technology and our Industry 4.0 Initiative. We are committed to ensuring our state-of-the-art “smart factory” products and services provide greater quality to our customers & greater environmental and social value to our planet. We are unique in that we have a rich and storied history dating back to 1843, but that hasn't stopped us from evolving into a vibrant, diverse, global growth company.
What You’ll Also Get
Career Opportunity: Career paths aren’t linear here. Being part of our global company with 60+ brands gives you the chance to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.
Benefits & Perks
You’ll get a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits plan that includes medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program, disability, retirement benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Paid Time Off, including paid vacation, holidays & personal days, and tuition reimbursement. And, of course, discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and products and well as discount programs for many other vendors and partners.
Learning & Development:
Our lifelong learning philosophy means you’ll have access to a wealth of state-of-the-art learning resources, including our Lean Academy and online university (where you can get certificates and specializations from renowned colleges and universities).
Diverse & Inclusive Culture:
We pride ourselves on being an awesome place to work. We respect and embrace differences because that’s how the best work gets done. You’ll find we like to have fun here, too.
Purpose-Driven Company:
You’ll help us continue to make positive changes in the local communities where we work and live as well as in the broader world through volunteerism, giving back and sustainable business practices.
EEO Statement:
All qualified applicants to Stanley Black & Decker are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran’s status or any other protected characteristic.
If you require reasonable accommodation to complete an application or access our website, please contact us at (860) 827-3923 or at accommodations@sbdinc.com. Due to volume, we cannot respond to unrelated inquiries about the status of a completed application or resetting an account password.
Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal (eeoc.gov)
OPT Manufacturing Job Roles in Kentucky
See all 71+ Manufacturing OPT Jobs in Kentucky
Sign up for free to filter by visa type, set job alerts, and find employers with verified sponsorship history.
Search Manufacturing Jobs in KentuckyManufacturing OPT Sponsorship Jobs in Kentucky: Frequently Asked Questions
Which manufacturing companies sponsor F-1 OPT visas in Kentucky?
Toyota's Georgetown plant, Ford's Louisville Assembly and Kentucky Truck plants, and suppliers like Magna International and Denso Manufacturing Kentucky have historically hired international talent in engineering and technical roles. Beyond automotive, companies such as Lexmark in Lexington and Brown-Forman in Louisville operate large manufacturing operations that have supported F-1 OPT workers in qualified specialty positions.
Which cities in Kentucky have the most manufacturing F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs?
Louisville and Lexington account for the largest share of manufacturing OPT opportunities in Kentucky, driven by their concentration of automotive, electronics, and consumer goods facilities. Bowling Green is notable for its General Motors Corvette plant and a cluster of related suppliers. Georgetown, just north of Lexington, anchors Toyota's North American production network and draws consistent demand for engineering and operations graduates.
What types of manufacturing roles typically qualify for F-1 OPT sponsorship?
Roles that typically qualify involve applying specialized knowledge tied to a bachelor's degree or higher, such as manufacturing engineer, quality engineer, process engineer, industrial engineer, supply chain analyst, and automation or controls engineer. Positions requiring degrees in mechanical, electrical, industrial, or chemical engineering align well with F-1 OPT authorization. General labor or technician roles that do not require a degree typically fall outside standard OPT eligibility.
How do I find manufacturing F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs in Kentucky?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international students and filters job listings by visa type, so you can search for manufacturing F-1 OPT positions in Kentucky without sifting through roles that offer no sponsorship. Filtering by the manufacturing industry and Kentucky location surfaces employers already familiar with OPT work authorization, saving significant time compared to applying broadly and screening manually.
Are there state-specific considerations for F-1 OPT sponsorship in Kentucky's manufacturing sector?
Kentucky's manufacturing base is heavily automotive, which means many OPT-eligible roles are tied to production cycles and plant expansion timelines rather than continuous open hiring. Some facilities operate as subsidiaries of Japanese or European parent companies with established international hiring programs, which can make them more experienced with F-1 OPT onboarding. STEM OPT extension eligibility is particularly relevant here, as engineering roles in manufacturing commonly qualify for the 24-month STEM extension beyond the initial 12 months.