Assistant Plant Manager

The Assistant Plant Manager is responsible for overseeing the entire plant operation that processes raw materials into highly quality products; ensures that equipment and buildings are sanitary and in good repair with a direct report to the Plant Manager.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
• Maintains an efficient and timely flow of all raw materials received.
• Responsible for maintaining hourly schedules beginning to end.
• Monitors performance of individuals to ensure that procedures are being held to highest standards.
• Controls vendor pricing by comparing prices with value, service, and quality among competition.
• Plans stock orders to minimize time and money spent on emergency ordering.
• Responsible for the quality of all finished products and determines any reason for loss of quality.
• Responsible for supervising job performance of maintenance and production personnel as well as all the maintenance duties of equipment and buildings that are used to process raw materials.
• Keeps all maintenance work and associated records up to date.
• 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.
• Conducts investigation of accidents that occur within jurisdiction and makes recommendations to the Plant Safety Committee.
• Other duties as assigned
  

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• 2-3 years of prior supervisory or management experience in an industrial, manufacturing, or similar operational environment.
• 3+ years of industrial or manufacturing experience.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related areas preferred.
• Previous rendering industry experience is preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively with employees at all levels.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
• Strong computer and basic math skills.
  

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

• Work may involve exposure to high noise levels, strong odors, varying temperatures, and industrial environments.
• May occasionally be exposed to biohazards, chemicals, electrical hazards, and potentially dangerous equipment.
• Requires the ability to move throughout office and work areas, use computers and other equipment, and occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, or climb ladders.
• Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50lbs.
• Occasional travel to offsite locations may be required.

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.