Rendering Superintendent

Accrescent Group; Millsboro (DE); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Accrescent Group seeks an experienced Rendering Superintendent to oversee the day‑to‑day operations of a rendering plant, including raw material receiving and timely loading for customers. This role demands hands‑on leadership, strong supervision, and a focus on safety and compliance in a fast‑paced, 24/7 operation.

The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of supervisory or management experience, 3–5 years in rendering, and a PCQI certification.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of supervisory or management experience.
• 3–5 years of rendering experience.
• Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) certification.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and supervise daily activities and execute initiatives to meet operational, environmental, and safety goals.
• Troubleshoot operational issues and take appropriate corrective actions.
• Train, retain, develop, direct, and support rendering employees.
• Oversee continuous cross‑training programs to build employee competencies and strengthen team capabilities.
• Complete daily operational reports and monitor completed reports for accuracy, taking corrective action as necessary.
• Oversee raw material receiving and ensure timely loading of finished products for customers.
• Support process optimization, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain safety, environmental, product quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Support inventory management, preventative maintenance programs, and rendering equipment operations.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, transportation, and live production teams.
• Work independently during assigned off‑shifts and maintain flexibility to supervise other shifts as needed.
• Support employee development, retention, and engagement across production teams.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Rendering operations

Decision making

Safety and compliance

Process optimization

Team leadership

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor's degree

OJT

Tools

Plant operating software

Maintenance software

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Rendering Superintendentone of a client to oversee the day‑to‑day activities of a rendering plant, including raw material receiving and timely loading for customers. The ideal candidate will be a hands‑on leader with proven experience managing rendering operations in a food manufacturing or protein processing environment. This role requires strong employee supervision, process optimization, safety compliance, environmental stewardship, troubleshooting, and decision‑making skills to lead a team in a fast‑paced, 24/7 operation.

Job Description:

Responsibilities:

• Monitor and supervise daily activities and execute initiatives to meet operational, environmental, and safety goals.
• Troubleshoot operational issues and take appropriate corrective actions.
• Train, retain, develop, direct, and support rendering employees.
• Oversee continuous cross‑training programs to build employee competencies and strengthen team capabilities.
• Complete daily operational reports and monitor completed reports for accuracy, taking corrective action as necessary.
• Oversee raw material receiving and ensure timely loading of finished products for customers.
• Support process optimization, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain safety, environmental, product quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Support inventory management, preventative maintenance programs, and rendering equipment operations.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, transportation, and live production teams.
• Work independently during assigned off‑shifts and maintain flexibility to supervise other shifts as needed.
• Support employee development, retention, and engagement across production teams.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field preferred.
• On‑the‑job training (OJT).
• Minimum 5 years of demonstrated supervisory or management experience.
• 3–5 years of rendering experience.
• Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) certification.
• Ability to make sound decisions related to plant operations, safety, environmental requirements, and product quality.
• Technical understanding of plant operating software, equipment, and processes.
• Ability to work one assigned shift out of four and maintain flexibility to help supervise other shifts as needed.

Preferred Qualifications and Background:

• 5+ years of leadership experience in rendering, protein processing, feed manufacturing, or related food manufacturing operations.
• Experience managing supervisors and hourly production teams.
• Strong knowledge of safety, environmental, quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience with production reporting, KPIs, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ability to work collaboratively across operations, maintenance, transportation, and live production teams.
• Stable employment history with progressive leadership responsibility.
• Experience managing USDA/FDA-regulated operations.
• Experience with rendering equipment, raw material receiving, inventory management, preventative maintenance programs, and finished product loading.
• Demonstrated success in improving operational efficiency, safety performance, and employee engagement.