Plant Operations Leader: Safety, Quality & Growth

Darling Ingredients Inc.; Russellville (KY); Presencial; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

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

The role emphasizes mentoring plant management, leading safety initiatives, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement across all areas of responsibility to ensure efficient material flow and finished product quality.

Formación

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 3+ years in supervisory/management in industrial or plant setting.
• Rendering industry experience is a definite plus.
• Bachelor's degree preferred; Engineering degree an asset.
• Labor relations background and leadership preferred.
• Detail oriented; highly organized.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
• Self-starter; self-motivated.

Responsabilidades

• Mentor and develop plant management through coaching and development tools.
• Lead safety improvement initiatives and foster a safety-based culture.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, HACCP and local/regional agencies.
• Prepare monthly reports and analyze budgets; take corrective actions as needed.
• Maintain efficient and timely flow of raw materials and ingredients shipped.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts in all areas of responsibility.
• Review and lead local Capital Projects and asset development.
• Ensure personnel trained and equipment in good condition to meet business needs.
• Assure all finish product ships in accordance with quality standards.
• Manage energy use at facility.
• Manage local purchasing activities.
• All other duties as assigned.

Conocimientos

Exceptional written and oral comms

Self-starter; self-motivated

Good math and computer skills

Ability to work with internal staff

Labor relations background and leader-

Educación

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Engineering degree asset

Descripción del empleo

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

The role emphasizes mentoring plant management, leading safety initiatives, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement across all areas of responsibility to ensure efficient material flow and finished product quality.