Production Supervisor

Darling Ingredients Inc.; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Darling Ingredients in Bastrop, TX, is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee the timely and efficient flow of raw materials into finished products, while ensuring equipment is maintained in good repair. The role emphasizes safety and continuous improvement, with accountability for meeting targets and coordinating with maintenance teams.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, 1–2 years in a supervisory role, and 2–3 years in an industrial setting. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1–2 years in a supervisory role preferred.
• 2–3 years in an industrial/manufacturing setting required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain efficient and timely flow of all raw materials received and finished products shipped.
• Oversee equipment used to process raw and finished materials; ensure good working order.
• Manage breakdowns and coordinate with Maintenance for timely repairs.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives across responsibilities.
• Meet individual and department targets and safety requirements.
• Assist in accident investigations and report to Plant Safety Committee.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

1-2 years supervisory/management experience

2-3 years industrial/manufacturing experience

Job description

We're one of the world's leading practitioners of circularity, transforming materials from the animal agriculture and food industries into valuable ingredients. Ingredients that nourish people, feed animals and crops, and fuel the world with renewable energy.

The Production Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the timely and efficient flow of raw materials into high-quality finished products; may also include ensuring that equipment is maintained and in good repair.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

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

• Maintain efficient and timely flow of all raw materials received and finished products shipped.


• Oversee the equipment used to process raw & finished materials is kept in good working order.


• Effectively manage all instances of breakdowns and coordinates with Maintenance to ensure needed repairs are made in timely manner.


• Lead continuous improvement efforts in all areas of responsibility.


• Responsible for achieving individual and department targets, goals and objectives.


• Responsible for observing all Company safety rules and regulations, recognize safety as top Company priority and conduct/participate regularly scheduled safety meetings with plant staff.


• Assist in conducting investigation of accidents that occur within jurisdiction and makes recommendations to Plant Safety Committee.


• All other duties as assigned by management.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.


• Require 1-2 years of prior experience in a supervisory/management capacity.


• Minimum of 2-3 years of prior work experience in an industrial/manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical school certificate or Associates Degree preferred.


• Labor relations background and experience with leadership & training.


• Good understanding of production maintenance and repair protocols.


• Must be able to remain in a stationary position.

Darling Ingredients is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military service, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state and local law. Know Your Rights: If you would like more information, please click on the link and paste into your browser: https://www.eeoc.gov/poster of this job.