Plant Operations Leadership Trainee

EmergencyMD; Coldwater (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Darling Ingredients is seeking a Management Trainee to learn all aspects of Plant Operations and prepare for a leadership role within the plant. You will rotate through raw material collection, conversion processes, inventory management, and finished goods shipments to understand how the plant fits together.

You will participate in safety meetings, assist with continuous improvement, and support budgeting under the guidance of the General Manager, with opportunities to work across departments

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in agriculture, engineering, industrial management or related field and 1+ years of related experience; military experience or internship preferred.
• Or HS diploma/GED with 4-5 years plant/production management experience; military experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Learn all plant operations and leadership responsibilities as part of the trainee program.
• Support safety programs and participate in regular safety meetings with plant staff.
• Spend time in each Operations role to understand plant flow from raw materials to finished goods.
• Train hourly employees to perform jobs and fill in for supervisors during absences.
• Learn supervisory paperwork, shift reporting, and assist with budgeting and monthly expenditures.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Analytical skills

Written & verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in agriculture, engineering, industrial management or related field

Tools

ERP systems (Oracle, SAP)

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Darling Ingredients is seeking a Management Trainee to learn all aspects of Plant Operations and prepare for a leadership role within the plant. You will rotate through raw material collection, conversion processes, inventory management, and finished goods shipments to understand how the plant fits together.

You will participate in safety meetings, assist with continuous improvement, and support budgeting under the guidance of the General Manager, with opportunities to work across departments