Assistant General Manager, Rendering Plant Operations

Darling Ingredients; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Darling Ingredients is seeking an Assistant General Manager to assist in directing and managing a rendering facility, including taking charge in the General Manager’s absence. The role may oversee multiple plant operation areas and drive efficiency and quality standards.

The candidate will support budget development, staff recruitment, and ensure safety programs are properly implemented while maintaining strong customer relations and operational discipline.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in a midlevel management position in an industrial or manufacturing plant setting.
• Rendering industry experience a definite plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in overall operation of the plant; assumes responsibility for major area of operation when necessary due to absence of General Manager, Plant Manager, or Fleet Manager.
• Assists in the development of the annual budget.
• Assists in the recruitment, selection, and orientation of new employee's development and discipline of established employees.
• Monitors and directs plant operations and lab analysis for quality control; takes necessary action to ensure quality standards are met.
• Maintains professional liaison with customers; resolves customer issues or concerns.
• Monitors route efficiency making adjustments when necessary.
• Looks for opportunities to increase productivity efficiently and economically.
• Process all corporate invoices and ensures payments have been authorized by the appropriate corporate office personnel.
• Under the direction of the General Manager, may be responsible for obtaining certifications necessary to the operation and implementation of such projects as Bio-security, HACCP, and is primary contact for the Company's Safety Program.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Leadership

Education

High School diploma

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Darling Ingredients is seeking an Assistant General Manager to assist in directing and managing a rendering facility, including taking charge in the General Manager’s absence. The role may oversee multiple plant operation areas and drive efficiency and quality standards.

The candidate will support budget development, staff recruitment, and ensure safety programs are properly implemented while maintaining strong customer relations and operational discipline.