Production Supervisor

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

Job summary

Darling Ingredients Inc. is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee the timely and efficient flow of raw materials into finished products, ensuring equipment is maintained and in good repair. The role emphasizes safety and operational discipline.

You will lead a team in a demanding industrial setting, drive continuous improvement, and coordinate with maintenance to minimize downtime while meeting production targets.

Qualifications

• Must have High School Diploma or GED.
• 1–2 years of supervisory/management experience.
• 2–3 years of prior work experience in an industrial/manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain efficient and timely flow of all raw materials received and finished products shipped.
• Oversee equipment used to process raw & finished materials and ensure it is kept in good working order.
• Effectively manage all breakdowns and coordinate with Maintenance for timely repairs.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts in all areas of responsibility.
• Achieve individual and department targets, goals and objectives.
• Observe all safety rules and participate in scheduled safety meetings with plant staff.
• Assist in investigating accidents and make recommendations to Plant Safety Committee.
• All other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Safety awareness

Maintenance coordination

Industrial environment knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical school certificate or Associates Degree preferred

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

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.

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.