Rendering Superintendent

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Rendering Superintendent
Location: Millsboro, Delaware
Employment Type: Full-Time

Work Arrangement: On-site plant operations
Shift: Sunday–Wednesday, 6:00 PM–6:00 AM
Shift Rotation: Rotates to Thursday–Sunday every four months
Schedule Flexibility: Must be available to help supervise other shifts as needed
Experience: 3–5 years of rendering experience; 5 years of demonstrated supervisory/management experience required in the detailed qualifications
Minimum Education: High School Diploma or GED
Bachelor's Degree: Preferred in a relevant field
The Rendering Superintendent oversees the day-to-day operations of the rendering plant, ensuring that operational targets, environmental standards, safety requirements, and product quality expectations are met. This position is responsible for supervising and developing employees, troubleshooting plant operations, coordinating daily activities, and ensuring accurate operational reporting.
The successful candidate will be a hands-on leader capable of managing off-shift operations, making sound decisions independently, and maintaining a safe, efficient, and compliant manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
1. Plant Operations

• Oversee daily rendering plant activities, including raw material receiving and timely customer loading.
• Monitor production processes and execute daily initiatives to meet operational objectives.
• Understand plant equipment, processes, and operating software to support efficient operations.

2. Safety, Environmental & Quality Compliance

• Maintain operational practices aligned with plant safety, environmental, and product quality requirements.
• Make sound decisions regarding plant operations, employee safety, environmental compliance, and product quality.
• Support applicable food safety and regulatory requirements.

3. Employee Supervision & Development

• Provide direction, training, coaching, and support to rendering employees.
• Support employee retention and development.
• Oversee continuous cross-training programs to expand employee capabilities and strengthen team performance.
• Provide supervisory support to other shifts when required.

4. Troubleshooting & Continuous Improvement

• Identify and resolve operational issues, taking appropriate corrective action.
• Support efficient plant performance and consistent operating procedures.
• Coordinate with relevant teams to address operational and equipment-related issues.

5. Reporting & Accountability

• Complete daily operational reports and review submitted reports for accuracy.
• Identify reporting discrepancies and take corrective action.
• Monitor operational performance against plant goals and initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum 5 years of demonstrated supervisory/management experience, as stated in the detailed qualifications.
• 3–5 years of rendering experience.
• Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) qualification/certification for the FDA-recognized risk-based preventive controls system.
• Ability to make sound decisions related to plant operations, safety, environmental compliance, and product quality.
• Technical understanding of plant operating software, equipment, and processes.
• Willingness to work the designated overnight schedule and rotate shifts every four months.
• Flexibility to support supervision of other shifts as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Leadership experience in rendering, protein processing, feed manufacturing, or related food manufacturing operations.
• Experience managing supervisors and hourly production employees.
• Knowledge of safety, environmental, quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience with production reports, KPIs, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Familiarity with rendering equipment, raw material receiving, inventory management, preventive maintenance programs, and finished-product loading.
• Experience in USDA/FDA-regulated operations.
• Ability to collaborate with operations, maintenance, transportation, and live production teams.
• Stable employment history with progressive leadership responsibilities.