3rd Shift Plant Supervisor — Production & Safety Leader

Darling Ingredients Inc.; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Darling Ingredients Inc. seeks a Production Supervisor for the 3rd Shift in Des Moines, IA. The role focuses on overseeing the timely flow of raw materials into finished products and ensuring equipment is well maintained.

You will coordinate with Maintenance to minimize downtime, lead safety initiatives, and drive continuous improvement across plant operations. The position requires at least 2 years of supervisory experience in manufacturing and the ability to work rotating weekend shifts.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory/management experience.
• Minimum 2 years in an industrial/manufacturing environment.
• Must be able to work rotating weekend shifts.

Responsibilities

• Observe all safety rules and participate in safety meetings with plant staff.
• Maintain efficient flow of raw materials to finished products.
• Oversee equipment used to process materials and ensure it is in good working order.
• Coordinate with Maintenance to repair downtime promptly.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives in all areas of responsibility.
• Achieve department targets and objectives.
• Assist in accident investigations and propose recommendations to the Plant Safety Committee.
• All other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Supervisory leadership

Mechanical aptitude

Labor relations

Training & coaching

Production maintenance understanding

Education

High School Diploma or GED

2+ years supervisory experience

Job description

Darling Ingredients Inc. seeks a Production Supervisor for the 3rd Shift in Des Moines, IA. The role focuses on overseeing the timely flow of raw materials into finished products and ensuring equipment is well maintained.

You will coordinate with Maintenance to minimize downtime, lead safety initiatives, and drive continuous improvement across plant operations. The position requires at least 2 years of supervisory experience in manufacturing and the ability to work rotating weekend shifts.