Plant Processing Foreman - 2nd Shift

Buffalo Biodiesel, Inc.; City of Tonawanda (NY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

401(k) + match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Buffalo Biodiesel Inc. is seeking a full-time Plant Processing Foreman for the 2nd shift to oversee day-to-day plant operations, manage a small team, and ensure safety and SOP adherence.

The role focuses on liquid processing, waste treatment, and coordinating performance on the plant floor. You will report variances to senior management, complete scheduled reports on time, and anticipate salary growth after the probation period.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree required.
• Mechanical aptitude for pumps, hoses, air compressors, tankers and trucks.
• Minimum 1 year of foreman experience.
• Ability to drive company vehicles.
• Reliable and accurate reporting skills.
• Positive work ethic.
• Willingness to work in a hot and greasy environment.
• Willing to work inside and outside in all weather.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate day-to-day operations on the plant floor.
• Directly manage, coordinate, and lead 4–8 employees on the second shift.
• Enforce all plant safety regulations, ensure SOP adherence, and maintain a hazard-free work environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Leadership

Reporting skills

Positive work ethic

Education

Associate's degree

Job description

Buffalo Biodiesel Inc. is in growth mode and currently seeking full-time Plant Processing Foreman - 2nd Shift to join our team!

The Plant Processing Foreman will be responsible for material handling, liquid processing, waste treatment, and the management of 4-8 people directly reporting to this role. This position will also oversee the efficient operation of all plant processes, ensure productivity targets are achieved, SOPs are followed, and all plant safety standards are adhered to. The Foreman will also be responsible for completing scheduled reports on time and reporting variances to senior management.

Growth Opportunity! Upon successful completion of the 90-day probationary period, opportunities for salary increases are available.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and coordinate day-to-day operations on the plant floor.
• Directly manage, coordinate, and lead 4–8 employees on the second shift.
• Enforce all plant safety regulations, ensure SOP adherence, and maintain a hazard-free work environment
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Associate's degree required
• Mechanical aptitude for pumps, hoses, air compressors, tankers and trucks
• Minimum 1 year of foreman experience
• Ability to drive company vehicles
• Reliable and accurate reporting skills
• Positive work ethic
• Willingness to work in a hot and greasy environment
• Willing to work inside and outside in all weather

Shifts:

2nd Shift: Sunday - Thursday 4pm-1am

Pay:

2nd Shift: $35/hr. with opportunities for raises after 90 days

• Life Insurance
• 401(k) + match
• 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 20 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 27,000 locations and growing. Buffalo Biodiesel Inc. is subject to and complies with the Federal Drug-Free Workplace Act.