Leadman

Darling Ingredients; Union City (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Darling Ingredients in Union City, TN is seeking a Production Leadman to oversee the timely and efficient flow of raw materials into finished products. You will ensure equipment is maintained and repairs are coordinated with maintenance teams, while guiding a small team to meet safety and production targets.

The role emphasizes continuous improvement, adherence to all safety rules, and collaboration with plant staff to keep production on schedule and within quality standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• 1–2 years supervisory/management experience.
• 2–3 years in an industrial/manufacturing environment preferred.
• Technical certificate or Associate degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain efficient and timely flow of all raw materials received and finished products shipped.
• Oversee equipment used to process materials and ensure it is in good working order.
• Coordinate with Maintenance to repair equipment promptly.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts across responsibilities.
• Achieve individual and department targets and safety compliance.
• Observe safety rules and participate in regular safety meetings.
• Investigate incidents and report to Plant Safety Committee.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Safety awareness

Continuous improvement

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates degree or technical certificate (preferred)

Job description

Job Description

The Production Leadman 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.

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.