Plant Manager

Imagine leading the plant operations of an essential manufacturer where you can leverage your expertise and advance in your career! Take advantage of a stable career where you will earn excellent pay and benefits with an organization who prides themselves in their management tenure. Make your mark with a company that values you, invests in your future, and is constantly growing! Darling Ingredients is seeking an experienced and knowledgeable industrial professional to join our team as a Plant Manager in Watts, OK. The Plant Manager will oversee operations which include environmental, health & safety, quality, production, maintenance, capital planning and execution in a cost-effective manner while meeting all customer requirements. If you have at least 3+ years of experience in a supervisory/management position in an industrial or plant setting and your high school diploma or equivalent , we want to hear from you! Rendering industry experience is a plus but not required. As a Plant Manager with Darling, you can expect: Excellent Benefits – Including medical, dental, vision, 401k plan with company match, paid time off, paid holidays, and more! Guaranteed company provided contribution to your 401(k) account Advancement opportunities – We are always looking for key players motivated to move up into higher level roles. You could advance into an upper management role and even a general manager role in the organization! Competitive pay – Exact salary based upon your experience and background. Incredible Stability – With over 140 years in business, Darling Ingredients is the global leader in rendering services and continues to grow. Enjoy a bright, stable future in a recession proof industry. Essential functions: Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Support, mentor and develop plant management and supervisory personnel through regular coaching and formal development tools. Lead all safety improvement initiatives and create a safety-based culture. Ensure ongoing compliance with all regulatory agencies including, OSHA, EPA, HACCP and other local and regional agencies. Prepare monthly reports, analyze financial budgets and take corrective measures as needed. Maintain efficient and timely flow of all raw materials received and ingredients shipped. Lead continuous improvement efforts in all areas of responsibility. Review and lead local Capital Projects, planning process to ensure compliance and development of assets for ongoing success and improvement. Ensure all personnel properly trained and equipment is in good working order to meet ongoing and future business needs. Assure all finish product shipped is in accordance with all quality standards and specifications. Effectively manage and reduce energy use at facility. Manage local purchasing activities. All other duties as assigned. Minimum qualifications: High School diploma or GED equivalent. Minimum 3+ years of experience in a supervisory/ management position in an industrial or plant setting. Rendering industry experience is a definite plus. About the Company: We began as a family business in 1882 and have continued to grow into the world’s leading innovative developer and producer of sustainable organic ingredients for a growing population. Headquartered in Irving, TX with regional offices in Cold Spring, KY and Des Moines, IA as well as production facilities across the U.S., we have over 15,000 employees across the globe. We repurpose and reuse rather than discarding what others might consider waste. We capture valuable ingredients and nutrients to help maximize what nature has to offer, providing components for a wide range of products that include pet food, fertilizer, and biofuel. Giving nature a second life is our second nature. Our greatest assets are our employees. Our inclusive global workforce and their wide variety of skills, abilities, experiences, and perspectives have been critical in helping us consistently deliver best-in-class results around the world. In order to attract and retain employees who share our values of integrity, transparency, and entrepreneurship, we offer competitive pay, excellent benefits, stability, and opportunities for career growth. 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 click on the link and paste into your browser: #J-18808-Ljbffr