Lead Production Operator

Darling Ingredients Inc.; Rose Hill (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Darling Ingredients is seeking a Lead Production Operator to oversee the timely and efficient flow of raw materials into high-quality finished products, and to ensure the equipment is maintained and in good repair.

The role emphasizes safety, continuous improvement, and achieving department goals, with hands-on leadership of staff and collaboration with maintenance to prevent downtime while driving continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1-2 years in supervisory/management role.
• 2-3 years in industrial/manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain efficient flow of raw materials and finished goods.
• Oversee equipment to ensure good working order.
• Coordinate with Maintenance to repair breakdowns promptly.
• Lead continuous improvement across responsibilities.
• Meet individual and department targets and goals.
• Observe safety rules and lead safety meetings.
• Investigate accidents and recommend corrective actions.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Safety focus

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical school certificate or Associates Degree preferred

Job description

Company Details

Darling Ingredients repurposes and recycles materials from the animal agriculture and food industries - transforming them into essential ingredients that do everything from feeding animals to fertilizing crops to fueling planes and nourishing people. We're the number one publicly traded company of our kind, operating a global family of brands and businesses that span more than 260 facilities in over 15 countries. Our unique scale allows us to make entire industries less wasteful and more sustainable, helping move the world toward a more circular economy.

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.

Job Summary

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.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• 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

The information contained in this job description is intended to describe the essential job functions required of those assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the job. Please note that management retains the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, integrity, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Darling Ingredients.

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