Rendering Operations Supervisor - Lead Safety & Production

The Judge Group; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

12% annual bonus

$2300 annual shift per diem

Benefits

Job summary

The Judge Group is seeking a Rendering Supervisor in West Lafayette, IN. You will lead daily rendering and by-products operations at a high-volume facility, ensuring safe, efficient processes and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, coordinating with maintenance, and driving continuous improvement in safety, yield, and product quality. Must be able to work flexible hours and lift requirements as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate or bachelor’s degree in related fields preferred.
• 3+ years supervisory or production-management experience in rendering or meat processing.
• Experience with industrial processing equipment and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily rendering operations across shifts, including raw-material handling and product loading.
• Lead, coach, and train rendering employees; ensure staffing and adherence to standards.
• Maintain a strong safety culture with PPE, lockout/tagout, and other safety practices.
• Monitor production throughput, cooker performance, temperatures, and fat yield.
• Ensure rendered products meet moisture, protein, fat, and quality specs.
• Investigate interruptions, deviations, safety incidents, and equipment issues; implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate with Maintenance to prioritize repairs and prevent downtime.
• Coordinate with related teams to ensure material flow and timely shipments.
• Maintain accurate records of production, yields, inventory, downtime, and inspections.
• Comply with feed safety, environmental, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct regular floor inspections and shift handoffs; communicate priorities and expectations.
• Drive continuous improvement in safety, yield, throughput, and energy efficiency.
• Manage inventories of chemicals, packaging, and operating supplies.

Skills

Team leadership

Supervisory experience

Safety leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Shift planning

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate or Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

Production reporting systems

MS Office

Job description

The Judge Group is seeking a Rendering Supervisor in West Lafayette, IN. You will lead daily rendering and by-products operations at a high-volume facility, ensuring safe, efficient processes and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, coordinating with maintenance, and driving continuous improvement in safety, yield, and product quality. Must be able to work flexible hours and lift requirements as needed.