Plant Operations Supervisor - Quality, Safety & Efficiency

Darling Ingredients; Kuna (ID); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Darling Ingredients is hiring an Assistant Plant Manager to oversee the entire plant operation that processes raw materials into high-quality products. The role reports to the Plant Manager and ensures sanitary facilities and equipment are well-maintained.

You will manage materials flow, hourly schedules, and safety, while supervising maintenance and production staff. Required are 2–3 years of supervisory experience in manufacturing, plus 3+ years in industrial settings.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• 2-3 years of prior supervisory or management experience in an industrial, manufacturing, or similar operational environment.
• 3+ years of industrial or manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee efficient and timely flow of all raw materials received.
• Maintain hourly schedules from start to finish.
• Monitor performance to uphold high standards.
• Control vendor pricing by comparing prices, value, service and quality.
• Plan stock orders to minimize emergency orders.
• Ensure quality of finished products and identify causes of quality loss.
• Supervise maintenance and production personnel and related duties.
• Keep maintenance records up to date.
• Observe company safety rules and lead safety meetings.
• Investigate accidents and report to Plant Safety Committee.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Computer skills

Math skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in related areas

Tools

None specified

Job description

Darling Ingredients is hiring an Assistant Plant Manager to oversee the entire plant operation that processes raw materials into high-quality products. The role reports to the Plant Manager and ensures sanitary facilities and equipment are well-maintained.

You will manage materials flow, hourly schedules, and safety, while supervising maintenance and production staff. Required are 2–3 years of supervisory experience in manufacturing, plus 3+ years in industrial settings.