What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Manager position at Kensington Additive?
A leading industrial manufacturer is seeking an experienced Plant Manager to run full operational leadership at its Buffalo, NY facility. This is a critical on-site position responsible for production, planning, sourcing, logistics, people management, EHS and continuous improvement across the plant.
The Plant Manager will:
• Oversee daily production requirements, planning and workflow
• Optimise processes across sourcing, planning, and logistics to improve quality, cost and output
• Lead and develop supervisors, sourcing, planning, maintenance and production teams
• Ensure OSHA and environmental compliance, driving safety and LTA reduction
• Manage budgets, cost controls, and standard costing for new processes
• Work closely with engineering on updates, NCRs and change requests
• Implement Lean, 5S, Kaizen, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Collaborate with leadership to align plant performance with North American business strategy
You should bring:
• 4-year degree (Engineering/Technical preferred)
• 5–7 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of machine shop, fabrication, and assembly operations
• Ability to read/interpret mechanical drawings
• Experience with CNC machining or CAM programming
• MRP/ERP experience (Infor LN, SAP, Axapta, etc.)
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in a machine shop environment and support off-shift work if needed
Benefits include:
401(k) match, health/vision/dental insurance, HSA, PTO, life insurance, and more.
Required Skills (Add to LinkedIn Skills Section)
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- Plant Management
- Manufacturing Operations
- Operations Management
- Production Planning
- Lean Manufacturing
- Continuous Improvement
- 5S
- Kaizen
- CNC Machining
- Fabrication
- Supply Chain
- Logistics
- Leadership
- Team Management
- Engineering Drawings
- ERP / MRP (SAP / Infor LN / Axapta)
- Machine Shop Operations
- OSHA Compliance
- Health & Safety
Nice-to-Have Skills (Optional)
- CAM Programming
- Metal Fabrication
- Assembly Processes
- Root Cause Analysis
- Project Management
- Cost Control / Budget Ownership