Operations Manager

Darling Ingredients • Newark, NJ

19d • $109,000 - $145,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Operations Manager oversees the plant’s daily production operations as directed by the Plant Manager. The role monitors operational efficiency and safety, ensures applicable regulatory requirements are met, leads and directs employees, and manages operational policies, objectives, and initiatives. The Operations Manager is also responsible for maintaining plant cleanliness and prioritizing compliance with company safety rules and regulations. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time, and other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• At least 3 years of experience in plant operations or a related environment.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise or manage others in an industrial or manufacturing setting.

Nice To Haves

• College degree or college coursework.
• Ability to work well with others in a team and demonstrated leadership ability.
• Strong organization and time-management skills.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
• Safety-conscious, detail-oriented, and able to multitask.
• Good mechanical skills and knowledge of plant processes and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily plant operations as directed by the Plant Manager.
• Monitor operations for efficiency and safety and ensure applicable regulatory requirements are met.
• Lead and direct the work of others.
• Manage and direct operational policies, objectives, and initiatives.
• Maintain plant cleanliness at all times and at the end of each shift.
• Prioritize safety in accordance with company safety rules and regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED