Production Lead

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 the following: 401(k), Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, and Paid Time Off. Job Summary The Leadman is responsible for overseeing the entire plant operation that processes raw materials into high quality products; ensures that equipment and buildings are sanitary and in good repair with a direct report to the Production Supervisor. Essential Duties / Responsibilities Maintains efficient and timely flow of all raw materials received. Responsible for helping and directing subordinates as necessary. Possesses the ability to operate all plant production equipment at a high standard to ensure efficient production of premium quality finished products. Communicate effectively with foreman, plant manager, or maintenance manager any mechanical or technical issues with any area of the plant. Monitors performance of individuals to ensure that procedures are being held to highest standards. Responsible for the quality of all finished products and determines any reason for loss of quality. Responsible for being familiar with and observing all Company safety rules and regulations, recognizes safety as top Company priority and conducts regularly scheduled safety meetings. Must be available for extended hours and call in service. All other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications High School Diploma or GED. Minimum two (2) years of prior experience in a production environment. Preferred Qualifications Detail oriented; highly organized. Ability to work well with internal staff and employees. Exceptional written and oral communication skills. Self‑starter; self‑motivated. Dependable; Reliable. Organizational and basic supervisory skills. Good math and computer skills. Working Conditions and Physical Demands Exposed to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environments such as high noise level, strong odors, and/or exposure to heat and cold. Exposed to biohazardous conditions (occasionally). Exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals that require safety considerations (occasionally). Exposed to electrical hazards; risk of electrical shock (occasionally). Exposed to potentially dangerous equipment (occasionally). Travel to off‑site locations (occasionally). Physical demands: up to 50 pounds typical, rarely more. Weight and force demands range from none to up to 50 pounds depending on task. Vision demands: Close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus. All are required. 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: If you would like more information, please visit #J-18808-Ljbffr