Lead Production Operator

Darling Ingredients; Rose Hill (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Darling Ingredients is seeking a Lead Production Operator in North Carolina to oversee the efficient flow of raw materials into high-quality finished products and ensure equipment is maintained in good working order. You will coordinate with Maintenance to address breakdowns and drive continuous improvement across the plant.

The role requires supervisory experience, 2–3 years in manufacturing, and a proactive approach to safety and targets.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1–2 years supervisory/management experience.
• 2–3 years in an industrial/manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the timely and efficient flow of raw materials into finished products.
• Maintain equipment in good working order and coordinate with Maintenance for repairs.
• Manage breakdowns and schedule timely repairs in coordination with Maintenance.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts in all areas of responsibility.
• Meet individual and department targets and objectives.
• Observe all safety rules and participate in regular safety meetings with plant staff.
• Assist in accident investigations and recommend safety improvements.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Manufacturing operations

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical certificate or Associates degree

Job description

Job Description

The Lead Production Operator is responsible for overseeing the timely and efficient flow of raw materials into high-quality finished products; this may also include ensuring that equipment is maintained and in good repair.

• Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
• Maintain efficient and timely flow of all raw materials received and finished products shipped.
• Oversee the equipment used to process raw & finished materials is kept in good working order.
• Effectively manage all instances of breakdowns and coordinate with Maintenance to ensure needed repairs are made in timely manner.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts in all areas of responsibility.
• Responsible for achieving individual and department targets, goals and objectives.
• Responsible for observing all Company safety rules and regulations, recognize safety as a top Company priority, and conducting/participating in regularly scheduled safety meetings with plant staff.
• Assist in investigating accidents that occur within the jurisdiction and make recommendations to the Plant Safety Committee.
• All other duties as assigned by management.

Job Description

The Lead Production Operator is responsible for overseeing the timely and efficient flow of raw materials into high-quality finished products; this may also include ensuring that equipment is maintained and in good repair.

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.
• Maintain efficient and timely flow of all raw materials received and finished products shipped.
• Oversee the equipment used to process raw & finished materials is kept in good working order.
• Effectively manage all instances of breakdowns and coordinate with Maintenance to ensure needed repairs are made in timely manner.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts in all areas of responsibility.
• Responsible for achieving individual and department targets, goals and objectives.
• Responsible for observing all Company safety rules and regulations, recognize safety as a top Company priority, and conducting/participating in regularly scheduled safety meetings with plant staff.
• Assist in investigating accidents that occur within the jurisdiction and make recommendations to the Plant Safety Committee.
• All other duties as assigned by management.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Require 1-2 years of prior experience in a supervisory/management capacity.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of prior work experience in an industrial/manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical school certificate or Associates Degree preferred.
• Labor relations background and experience with leadership & training.
• Good understanding of production maintenance and repair protocols

About Us

We’re one of the world’s leading practitioners of circularity, transforming materials from the animal agriculture and food industries into valuable ingredients. Ingredients that nourish people, feed animals and crops, and fuel the world with renewable energy.

About The Team

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: https://www.eeoc.gov/poster of this job.