Plant Manager

Darling Ingredients•Jackson, MS

13d

About The Position

The Plant Manager oversees plant operations, including environmental, health and safety, quality, production, maintenance, and capital planning and execution. The role is responsible for cost-effective operations while meeting customer requirements. The manager supports and develops plant management and supervisory personnel, leads safety and continuous-improvement initiatives, ensures regulatory compliance, manages budgets and purchasing, and maintains efficient material flows and equipment readiness. The position also oversees product quality, capital projects, and efforts to reduce facility energy use.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Minimum of 3 years of experience in a supervisory or management position in an industrial or plant setting.
Detail-oriented and highly organized.
Ability to work well with internal staff.
Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
Self-starter and self-motivated.
Good math and computer skills.

Nice To Haves

Rendering industry experience.
Bachelor's degree preferred; an engineering degree is an asset.
Labor relations background and leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

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