Darling Ingredients Inc.

Plant Manager

Darling Ingredients Inc. • $80K — $110K *
Ellenwood, GA 30294In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School diploma or GED equivalent
  • 3+ years in a supervisory/management role in an industrial plant
  • Preferred Bachelor's degree, ideally in Engineering
  • Experience in the rendering industry
  • Leadership with a focus on labor relations
  • Strong organizational and attention to detail skills
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities

Responsibilities

  • Support and mentor plant management and supervisory staff
  • Lead safety initiatives and foster a safety-focused culture
  • Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, HACCP, and local regulations
  • Analyze financial budgets and implement corrective measures
  • Oversee the timely flow of raw materials and product shipments
  • Drive continuous improvement across all operational areas
  • Manage and plan local capital projects for future success
  • Ensure personnel are well-trained and equipment is operational
  • Guarantee product quality standards before shipment
  • Optimize energy use at the facility

Benefits

  • Development opportunities for plant management personnel
  • Focus on safety culture initiatives
  • Involvement in compliance with regulatory agencies
  • Opportunity to lead continuous improvement projects
  • Access to formal development tools and coaching support
Full Job Description
Job Summary

The Plant Manager will oversee operations which includes environmental, health & safety, quality, production, maintenance, capital planning and execution in a cost-effective manner while meeting all customer requirements.

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.
  • Support, mentor and develop plant management and supervisory personnel through regular coaching and formal development tools.
  • Lead all safety improvement initiatives and create a safety-based culture.
  • Ensure ongoing compliance with all regulatory agencies including, OSHA, EPA, HACCP and other local and regional agencies.
  • Prepare monthly reports, analyze financial budgets and take corrective measures as needed.
  • Maintain efficient and timely flow of all raw materials received and ingredients shipped.
  • Lead continuous improvement efforts in all areas of responsibility.
  • Review and lead local Capital Projects, planning process to ensure compliance and development of assets for ongoing success and improvement.
  • Ensure all personnel properly trained and equipment is in good working order to meet ongoing and future business needs.
  • Assure all finish product shipped is in accordance with all quality standards and specifications.
  • Effectively manage and reduce energy use at facility.
  • Manage local purchasing activities.
  • All other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
  • High School diploma or GED equivalent.
  • Minimum 3+ years of experience in a supervisory/ management position in an industrial or plant setting.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Rendering industry experience.
  • Bachelor Degree preferred; Engineering degree is an asset.
  • Labor relations background and leadership preferred.
  • Detail oriented; highly organized.
  • Ability to work well with internal staff.
  • Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
  • Self-starter; self-motivated.
  • Good math and computer skills.


About Darling Ingredients Inc.

Darling Ingredients Inc. is a global developer and producer of sustainable natural ingredients from edible and inedible bio-nutrients. The company operates through three segments: Feed Ingredients, Food Ingredients, and Fuel Ingredients. The Feed Ingredients segment produces and sells ingredients used in animal feed, including poultry feed, pet food, aquaculture feed, and livestock feed. The Food Ingredients segment produces and sells ingredients used in food and beverage applications, including gelatin, collagen, and casings. The Fuel Ingredients segment produces and sells bioenergy products, including biodiesel and glycerin. Darling Ingredients Inc. was founded in 1882 and is headquartered in Irving, Texas.
Learn more about Darling Ingredients Inc.
Size
9,900 employees
Market Cap
$10 billion
Industry
Food & Beverages
Net Income
$296.8 million
5 Year Trend
+6.9%
Revenue
$3.5 billion
NASDAQ
DAR
* Ladders Estimates

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