Maintenance Supervisor

Darling Ingredients Inc.; Linville (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

EmergencyMD is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead the maintenance team at their facility in Linville, Virginia. This role involves overseeing corrective and preventive maintenance procedures to ensure efficient operation of all plant systems.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3-5 years of supervisory experience in industrial settings, along with expertise in welding techniques and computer maintenance systems.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of supervisory experience with industrial equipment.
• Experience in Stick and TIG welding fabrication or PLC troubleshooting.
• At least 1 year with computer maintenance programs.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and assign work to maintenance employees.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
• Maintain all maintenance documentation as required.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Stick and TIG welding fabrication

PLC troubleshooting and programming

Computer maintenance programs

English language proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical degree or Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Company Details

Darling Ingredients repurposes and recycles materials from the animal agriculture and food industries, transforming them into essential ingredients that feed animals, fertilize crops, fuel planes, and nourish people. The company operates a global family of brands and businesses across more than 260 facilities in over 15 countries, helping to make entire industries less wasteful and more sustainable.

Job Summary

The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for leading the maintenance staff and overseeing all corrective and preventive maintenance procedures within the plant.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Supervise and assign work to maintenance employees and inspect work for completeness.
• Develop, support, and coordinate maintenance personnel by clearly communicating short- and long-term maintenance plans.
• Coordinate, install, inspect, repair, and maintain electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and other related plant systems.
• Ensure equipment and plant availability through effective and efficient scheduling of maintenance and repair.
• Ensure compliance with all safety and environmental regulations and programs.
• Coordinate teams to improve performance and develop procedures.
• Work closely with the Maintenance Manager to coordinate all maintenance actions.
• Possess thorough knowledge of occupational hazards and corresponding safety precautions necessary for safe performance of assigned duties.
• Improve safety and labor efficiencies, focusing on hands-on work, by providing proper tools and training.
• Utilize analytical techniques to monitor, measure, and prioritize improvements to process equipment to meet or exceed production goals and quality expectations.
• Maintain all maintenance documentation and recordkeeping as required.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 3‑5 years of supervisory experience with industrial equipment and plant repair technology, and experience leading a team.
• Required to have 3‑5 years of experience in Stick and TIG welding fabrication or 2 years of experience in PLC troubleshooting and/or programming.
• At least 1 year of experience with computer maintenance programs, including MS Word and MS Excel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical degree in a related field and/or a bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Prior rendering experience preferred.
• Ability to clearly and concisely communicate short- and long‑range maintenance plans to personnel and equipment operators.
• Knowledge of safety and environmental procedures.
• Proficient teamwork with supervisors, peers, and subordinates.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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. For more information, visit https://www.eeoc.gov/poster.