Plant Supervisor

Company Details

Darling Ingredients repurposes and recycles materials from the animal agriculture and food industries - transforming them into essential ingredients that do everything from feeding animals to fertilizing crops to fueling planes and nourishing people. We’re the number one publicly traded company of our kind, operating a global family of brands and businesses that span more than 260 facilities in over 15 countries.

Our unique scale allows us to make entire industries less wasteful and more sustainable, helping move the world toward a more circular economy.

Darling Ingredients offers full time employees a full suite of benefits including but not limited to 401(k), Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, and Paid Time Off.

The Plant Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the timely and efficient flow of raw materials into quality finished products; ensures that equipment and buildings are maintained and in good repair.

• Responsible for observing all Company safety rules and regulations, recognizing safety as top Company priority and conducting/participating in regularly scheduled safety meetings with plant staff.
• Maintain efficient and timely flow of all raw materials received and finished products shipped.
• Oversee all aspects of maintenance, preventative maintenance, manages breakdowns and repair.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts in all areas of responsibility.
• Responsible for achieving individual and department targets, goals and objectives.
• Responsible for overseeing job performance of production and maintenance as well as all the maintenance of equipment and buildings that are used to process raw and finished materials.
• Assist in conducting investigation of accidents that occur within jurisdiction and make recommendations to Plant Safety Committee.
• All other duties as assigned by management.

• High School Diploma / GED.
• 3-5 years of prior supervisory experience.
• Minimum 1-year of experience as a fabricator, including knowledge of welding and cutting techniques.

• Technical school certificate or Associates Degree.
• Labor relations background and leadership experience.
• Good understanding of production maintenance and repair protocols.

Work Environment:
The plant may involve exposure to unpleasant odors, high noise levels, heat and cold, biohazardous conditions, toxic or caustic chemicals, electrical hazards, dangerous equipment, and occasional off‑site travel. Employees are often required to remain stationary for periods, walk, use hands for operating equipment, stoop or kneel to access machinery, and climb ladders. The role requires frequent lifting of up to 50 pounds and handling of heavier items on occasion.

Physical Demands:
Sit, walk, use hands, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, and lift/drag equipment as described. Vision demands include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and focus adjustment. The position frequently requires working within the limits described above.

The information contained in this job description is intended to describe the essential job functions required of those assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the job. The ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, integrity, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Darling Ingredients.

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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