Plant Manager

Darling Ingredients•Russellville, KY

12d

About The Position

The Plant Manager oversees plant operations, including environmental, health and safety, quality, production, maintenance, capital planning and execution. The role is responsible for operating cost-effectively while meeting customer requirements. The manager supports and develops plant management and supervisory personnel, leads safety and continuous-improvement efforts, maintains regulatory compliance, manages budgets and local purchasing, and ensures the facility’s materials flow, equipment, training, product quality and energy use support current and future business needs. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
At least 3 years of supervisory or management experience in an industrial or plant setting.

Nice To Haves

Rendering industry experience is a definite plus.
Bachelor’s degree preferred; an engineering degree is an asset.
Labor relations background and leadership experience preferred.
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.

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 received raw materials and shipped ingredients.
Lead continuous improvement efforts across areas of responsibility.
Review and lead local capital projects and planning 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 current and future business needs.
Ensure finished products are shipped in accordance with quality standards and specifications.
Manage and reduce facility energy use.
Manage local purchasing activities.
Perform other duties as assigned.