Night Shift Production Leader: Quality & Efficiency

Darling Ingredients; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Darling Ingredients in Sacramento, CA is seeking a Night Production Manager to oversee the plant operation processing raw materials into high quality products, ensuring equipment and facilities are sanitary and maintained, with direct reporting to the Plant Manager. You will lead a production team, manage schedules, supervise maintenance and safety, and ensure quality control and regulatory compliance.

Must have mechanical/electrical maintenance experience and strong communication with foreman

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Manufacturing, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum three (3) years prior experience in general mechanical and electrical maintenance.
• To include experience in welding, cutting, plumbing, and electrical work.
• Some supervisory experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the flow of all raw materials.
• Maintain hourly production schedules from start to finish.
• Operate plant production equipment to ensure efficient production of quality products.
• Ensure quality control and environmental monitoring logs for submission to authorities.
• Investigate accidents and make recommendations to Plant Safety Committee.
• Manage recruitment, training, and supervision of production staff.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Electrical work

Job description

Darling Ingredients in Sacramento, CA is seeking a Night Production Manager to oversee the plant operation processing raw materials into high quality products, ensuring equipment and facilities are sanitary and maintained, with direct reporting to the Plant Manager. You will lead a production team, manage schedules, supervise maintenance and safety, and ensure quality control and regulatory compliance.

Must have mechanical/electrical maintenance experience and strong communication with foreman