Assistant General Manager

Bakery Feeds, by Darling Ingredients•Dallas, TX

17h

About The Position

The Assistant General Manager assists in directing and managing a rendering facility and assumes total responsibility for the operation in the General Manager’s absence. The position may also have direct responsibility for one or more areas of plant operations. The role supports budgeting, employee recruitment and development, operational and quality control, customer relations, route efficiency, productivity, invoice processing, and implementation of operational certifications and safety programs.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 5 years of experience in a midlevel management position in an industrial or manufacturing plant setting.

Nice To Haves

Rendering industry experience.
Bachelor’s degree in a related area.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Excellent problem-solving and organizational skills.
Good mechanical and administrative skills.
Ability to lead and to give and take direction.
Ability to deal with minor problems involving equipment or various situations.

Responsibilities

Assist in the overall operation of the plant and assume responsibility for a major operational area when the General Manager, Plant Manager, or Fleet Manager is absent.
Assist in developing the annual budget.
Assist with recruiting, selecting, and orienting new employees, and with the development and discipline of established employees.
Monitor and direct plant operations and laboratory analysis for quality control, taking necessary action to ensure quality standards are met.
Maintain professional relationships with customers and resolve their issues or concerns.
Monitor route efficiency and make adjustments when necessary.
Identify opportunities to increase productivity efficiently and economically.
Process corporate invoices and ensure payments have been authorized by appropriate corporate office personnel.
Under the General Manager’s direction, obtain certifications necessary for operations and implement projects such as Bio-security and HACCP; serve as the primary contact for the Company’s Safety Program.
Perform other duties as assigned.