Assistant Plant Manager

Buffalo Biodiesel, Inc.; City of Tonawanda (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) + matching

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Buffalo Biodiesel Inc. in Tonawanda, NY is seeking an Assistant Plant Manager to oversee daily plant and shop operations, supporting the Plant Manager across three shifts.

This role requires proven leadership with 5+ years in industrial management, strong organizational skills, and the ability to guide multiple departments while maintaining safety and policy standards. Salary is 70,000–80,000 USD per year with full benefits.

Full-time, onsite position with competitive PTO and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Associates required.
• 5+ years of experience in a foreman or management position in an industrial or farm environment.
• Experience overseeing large teams (20+ employees preferred).
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple departments and competing priorities.
• Experience developing and enforcing office policies and procedures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Highly organized, reliable, and able to work independently.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to make decisions confidently.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the plant and mechanical shops.
• Provide leadership and direction to approximately 45 employees supporting the Plant Manager.
• Ensure consistent policy enforcement and adherence to company standards.
• Maintain a professional, organized, and safe work environment.
• Support with operational oversight and special projects.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, efficiency, and team performance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Decision-making

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Associates required

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Buffalo Biodiesel Inc. is in growth mode and currently seeking an ASSISTANT PLANT MANAGER to join our team!

We are seeking an experienced and highly organized Office Manager to oversee daily operations at our operating plant in the Town of Tonawanda. This position puts you directly under the plant manager in order to provide support and management coverage for 45 Employees operating on 3 shifts.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the plant and mechanical shops.
• Provide leadership and direction to approximately 45 employees supporting the Plant Manager.
• Ensure consistent policy enforcement and adherence to company standards
• Maintain a professional, organized, and safe work environment.
• Support with operational oversight and special projects
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, efficiency, and team performance
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Associates Required
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a foreman or management position in an industrial or farm environment
• Proven experience overseeing large teams (20+ employees preferred)
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple departments and competing priorities
• Experience developing and enforcing office policies and procedures
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Highly organized, reliable, and able to work independently
• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to make decisions confidently

Shift

• 6-day work week
• Monday- Friday (Full Day) – Saturday (1/2 day)

Pay

• 70,000 - 80,000 per year
• 401(k) + matching
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid Time Off

Who We Are

Buffalo Biodiesel Inc. has been in business since 2005. We are a growing company that collects and recycles used cooking oil. With over 21 years in business, we collect, and process used cooking oil to produce Biodiesel, a carbon reducing alternative fuel to Hydrocarbons. We operate in 15 States with service to over 30,000 locations and growing. Buffalo Biodiesel Inc. is subject to and complies with the Federal Drug-Free Workplace Act.