Plant Manager: Safety, Quality & Continuous Improvement

Darling Ingredients; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; 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 Plant Manager to oversee operations including EHS, quality, production, maintenance and capital planning in a cost-effective manner while meeting customer requirements.

Responsibilities include mentoring staff, driving safety culture, ensuring regulatory compliance (OSHA, EPA, HACCP), budgeting, material flow, and continuous improvement across all plant functions to support ongoing success.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3+ years of supervisory/management experience in an industrial or plant setting.
• Rendering industry experience is a definite plus.

Responsibilities

• Support, mentor and develop plant management and supervisory personnel through regular coaching and formal development tools.
• Lead all safety improvement initiatives and create a safety-based culture.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with all regulatory agencies including OSHA, EPA, HACCP and other local and regional agencies.
• Prepare monthly reports, analyze financial budgets and take corrective measures as needed.
• Maintain efficient and timely flow of all raw materials received and ingredients shipped.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts in all areas of responsibility.
• Review and lead local Capital Projects, planning process to ensure compliance and development of assets for ongoing success and improvement.
• Ensure all personnel properly trained and equipment is in good working order to meet ongoing and future business needs.
• Assure all finish product shipped is in accordance with all quality standards and specifications.
• Effectively manage and reduce energy use at facility.
• Manage local purchasing activities.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Safety improvement initiatives

Budget analysis

Energy management

Purchasing

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree

Engineering degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Darling Ingredients is seeking a Plant Manager to oversee operations including EHS, quality, production, maintenance and capital planning in a cost-effective manner while meeting customer requirements.

Responsibilities include mentoring staff, driving safety culture, ensuring regulatory compliance (OSHA, EPA, HACCP), budgeting, material flow, and continuous improvement across all plant functions to support ongoing success.