Operations Manager

Darling Ingredients; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Darling Ingredients is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee the daily production operations of the Newark plant, ensuring safe, efficient performance aligned with company goals. You will lead a team, manage operational policies, monitor compliance with regulations, maintain cleanliness and safety, and collaborate with the Plant Manager on priorities and continuous improvement.

This role requires hands-on leadership and strong communication in a fast-paced industrial setting.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 3+ years in plant operations or related environment.
• Proven ability to supervise/manage others in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily plant operations as directed by Plant Manager.
• Monitor operations for efficiency and safety, ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Lead and direct the work of others.
• Manage and direct the operational policies, objectives, and initiatives.
• Maintain cleanliness of plant at all times and at end of shift.
• Maintain safety as top priority in accordance with company safety rules.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Supervising/leading teams

Leadership

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Time management

Task prioritization

Mechanical knowledge

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

The Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily production operations of the plant.

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.

• Responsible for daily plant operations as directed by the Plant Manager.
• Monitors operations for efficiency and safety, ensuring that all applicable regulatory requirements.
• Leads and directs the work of others.
• Manages and directs the operational policies, objectives, and initiatives.
• Maintains cleanliness of plant at all times and at end of shift.
• Maintains safety as top priority in accordance with all company safety rules and regulations.
• All other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Minimum of 3+ years of experience in a plant operation or related environment.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise/manage others in an industrial/manufacturing setting.

Preferred Qualifications

• College degree or college coursework preferred.
• Work well with others in a team; demonstrates leadership ability.
• Highly organized; superior time management skills.
• Exceptional communication skills both written and oral.
• Safety conscience; detail oriented; able to multi-task.
• Good mechanical skills; knowledge of plant processes and equipment.

Physical Demands

• Frequently required to walk, stand, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crawl, & crouch.
• Frequently must push, pull, move or lift up to 100 lbs.
• Regularly required reach with hands and arms.

Work Environment

• Job functions will be carried out in a plant environment.

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.