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Plant Manager

Pay: $130,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year

Job description:

Position Summary

ARCH Cutting Tools is seeking a Plant Manager to lead our Orchard Park manufacturing facility. This role holds full responsibility for plant performance, including safety, production, team development, and financial results.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on, results-driven leader who can build strong teams, drive continuous improvement, and consistently deliver against key business objectives.

Job Details

$130,000 - $160,000 a year plus bonus. This is a SALARIED position.

Hours: Full time Mon – Fri, 8 am – 5 pm

Orchard Park, NY

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead all aspects of plant operations, with full accountability for safety, quality, delivery, and cost
  • Promote a culture focused on safety, health, environmental responsibility, and continuous improvement
  • Set, track, and achieve business goals, KPIs, and performance metrics
  • Oversee production scheduling and workflow to maximize productivity and efficiency
  • Coach, develop, and hold accountable supervisors and leadership team members
  • Drive Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives across operations
  • Oversee capital investments, cost control, plant assets, and inventory management
  • Ensure compliance with OSHA, safety standards, and regulatory requirements
  • Lead problem-solving efforts to improve processes, reduce waste, and increase efficiency
  • Collaborate with executive leadership to align plant operations with company strategy

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, or a related field
  • 7+ years of manufacturing leadership experience, including plant or senior operations leadership
  • Proven supervisory and people leadership experience
  • Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma (preferred)
  • Demonstrated ability to drive performance through KPIs and continuous improvement
  • Strong financial, operational, and data analysis skills

Core Competencies

  • Leadership & Team Development
  • Results & KPI Accountability
  • Strategic Thinking & Execution
  • Continuous Improvement Mindset
  • Business & Cost Management
  • Adaptability in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Why Join ARCH Cutting Tools?

  • Opportunity to lead a critical manufacturing operation
  • Strong focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence
  • Collaborative leadership team and growth-oriented environment
  • Ability to make a measurable impact on plant performance

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Compensation Package:

  • Hourly pay

Education:

  • Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

  • Manufacturing Leadership: 7 years (Required)
  • Lean manufacturing/Six Sigma: 3 years (Required)

Shift availability:

  • Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

  • Orchard Park, NY 14127 (Required)

Work Location: In person


ADDITIONAL NOTES
ARCH Global Precision is an Equal Opportunity Employee and wholeheartedly supports diversity in the workplace as a basic premise for business success. All employees of ARCH Global Precision are employed on an at-will basis.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.
A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.

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