Plant Supervisor: Lead Maintenance, Safety & Production

Darling Ingredients; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Darling Ingredients in Des Moines, IA seeks a Plant Supervisor to oversee the flow of raw materials to finished products and ensure equipment and facilities are well maintained.

You will lead maintenance and production teams, drive safety and continuous improvement, and monitor performance to meet daily targets.

This role requires a high school diploma and 3–5 years of supervisory experience, plus at least 1 year fabricating with welding/cutting techniques.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED.
• 3-5 years of prior supervisory experience is required.
• Minimum 1-year of experience as a fabricator; including knowledge of welding and cutting techniques.

Responsibilities

• Observe safety rules and conduct regular safety meetings with plant staff.
• Maintain efficient flow of raw materials from receipt to finished products.
• Oversee maintenance, preventive maintenance, breakdown repairs.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives across operations.
• Achieve department targets and monitor performance metrics.
• Supervise production and maintenance staff and plant facilities.
• Assist investigations of accidents and report recommendations.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Welding & cutting techniques

Maintenance knowledge

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

Welding equipment

Job description

Darling Ingredients in Des Moines, IA seeks a Plant Supervisor to oversee the flow of raw materials to finished products and ensure equipment and facilities are well maintained.

You will lead maintenance and production teams, drive safety and continuous improvement, and monitor performance to meet daily targets.

This role requires a high school diploma and 3–5 years of supervisory experience, plus at least 1 year fabricating with welding/cutting techniques.