Plant Operations Leader: Safety, Quality & CI

Darling Ingredients Inc.; Watts (OK); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

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

You will mentor supervisors, lead safety initiatives, ensure regulatory compliance (OSHA, EPA, HACCP), and drive continuous improvement across all areas of the plant. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Minimum 3+ years of experience in a supervisory/ management position in an industrial or plant setting.
• Rendering industry experience is a definite plus.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred; Engineering degree is an asset.
• Labor relations background and leadership preferred.
• Detail oriented; highly organized.
• Ability to work well with internal staff.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
• Self-starter; self-motivated.
• Good math and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations including environmental, health & safety, quality, production, maintenance, capital planning and execution in a cost-effective manner while meeting all customer requirements.
• 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

Safety

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Engineering degree asset

Job description

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

You will mentor supervisors, lead safety initiatives, ensure regulatory compliance (OSHA, EPA, HACCP), and drive continuous improvement across all areas of the plant. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential for success.