Maintenance Supervisor

Job Summary

The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for the supervision of the maintenance staff and any corrective or preventative maintenance procedures within the plant.

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this role at any time.

• Supervises and assigns the work of maintenance employees and inspects work for completeness.
• Develops, supports and coordinates maintenance personnel by clearly communicating short and long‑term maintenance plans.
• Coordinates or installs, inspects, repairs and maintains the electrical, plumbing, mechanical and other related systems in the plant.
• Ensures equipment and plant availability through effective and efficient scheduling of maintenance and repair.
• Ensures compliance with all safety and environmental regulations and programs.
• Coordinates teams for the purpose of improving performance and procedure development.
• Works closely with the Maintenance Manager to coordinate all maintenance actions.
• Has thorough knowledge of occupational hazards and corresponding safety precautions necessary for the safe performance of assigned duties.
• Improves safety and labor efficiencies by providing the proper tools and training.
• Utilizes various analytical techniques to monitor, measure and prioritize improvements to process equipment in order to meet or exceed production goals and quality expectations.
• Keeps all maintenance up-to-date and maintains reporting/record‑keeping as required.
• All other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of supervisory experience with industrial equipment and plant repair technology; experience in leading a team.
• Required to have 3–5 years of experience in Stick and TIG welding fabrication or 2 years of experience in PLC troubleshooting and/or programming.
• At least 1 year of experience with computer maintenance programs to include MS Word and MS Excel.

• Technical degree in a related field and/or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Prior rendering experience preferred.
• Ability to clearly and concisely communicate long‑ and short‑range maintenance plans to maintenance personnel and equipment operators.
• Knowledge of safety and environmental procedures.
• Ability to work effectively with company supervisors, peers, and subordinates.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.

• Ability to lift up to 70 pounds.
• Ability to work at elevated heights.
• Required to walk, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crawl, and crouch for extended periods.
• Must tolerate noise, temperature, and smell variations.
• Must be able to be exposed to and tolerate extremes in outside temperatures, noise and dirt, perform overhead work by reaching with arms occasionally, and climb ladders and stairways on a routine basis.

Job functions will be carried out in a plant environment. Temperature will fluctuate depending on outside conditions.

Darling Ingredients is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military service, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state and local law. Know Your Rights:
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