Plant Operations Leader: Safety & Quality Improvement

Darling Ingredients; Watts (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Darling Ingredients is seeking a Plant Manager to oversee operations at our Oklahoma facility, driving safety, quality, production and cost control while meeting customer requirements.

The role requires strong leadership, hands-on supervision of maintenance, capital planning, regulatory compliance (OSHA/EPA/HACCP) and continuous improvement across all functions; prior rendering industry experience is a plus.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
• 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

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Safety culture

Regulatory compliance

Budgeting

Operations management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Engineering degree asset

Labor relations background

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Darling Ingredients is seeking a Plant Manager to oversee operations at our Oklahoma facility, driving safety, quality, production and cost control while meeting customer requirements.

The role requires strong leadership, hands-on supervision of maintenance, capital planning, regulatory compliance (OSHA/EPA/HACCP) and continuous improvement across all functions; prior rendering industry experience is a plus.