Production Supervisor

Darling Ingredients; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Darling Ingredients is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee the flow of raw materials into finished products, ensuring safety, quality, and timeliness in a demanding manufacturing environment. You will lead a team, coordinate with maintenance, drive continuous improvement, and ensure compliance with plant rules.

This role requires hands-on supervision, strong communication, and the ability to manage multiple priorities on the plant floor.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• 1–2 years of supervisory/management experience.
• 2–3 years in an industrial/manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain efficient flow of raw materials and finished products.
• Oversee equipment to keep it in good working order.
• Coordinate with Maintenance to repair equipment promptly.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts.
• Achieve department targets and safety goals.
• Observe safety rules and conduct regular safety meetings.
• Assist in accident investigations and recommendations.
• All other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Manufacturing environment

Safety compliance

Leadership & training

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates degree preferred

Job description

Job Description

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

• 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.

Working Conditions

• Exposed to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environments such as high noise level, strong odors, and/or exposure to heat and cold - Frequently
• Exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerations - Frequently
• Exposed to Electrical hazards; risk of electrical shock - Occasionally
• Occasional travel to off-site locations
• Must be able to frequently sit, stand, walk, use hands, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Must be able to frequently climb or balance.
• Must be able to frequently use sense of taste, hearing, touch, and smell.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

About Us

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.

About The Team

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.