Plant Supervisor

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Des Moines, IA, USA
In-Office
Mid level
Food • Greentech • Other
The Role
Supervises plant production and maintenance operations, ensuring efficient material flow, quality output, equipment and building upkeep, workplace safety, and achievement of departmental targets. Leads preventive maintenance, breakdown repairs, continuous improvement initiatives, safety meetings, performance oversight, and accident investigations. Requires supervisory experience and fabrication knowledge, including welding and cutting techniques.
Summary Generated by Built In

The Plant Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the timely and efficient flow of raw materials into quality finished products; ensures that equipment and buildings are maintained and in good repair.  

Responsibilities include

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

  • Responsible for observing all Company safety rules and regulations, recognize safety as top Company priority and conduct/participate regularly scheduled safety meetings with plant staff.
  • Maintain efficient and timely flow of all raw materials received and finished products shipped.
  • Oversee all aspects of maintenance, preventative maintenance, manages breakdowns and repair.
  • Lead continuous improvement efforts in all areas of responsibility.  
  • Responsible for achieving individual and department targets, goals and objectives.
  • Responsible for overseeing job performance of production and maintenance as well as all the maintenance of equipment and buildings that are used to process raw and finished materials.
  • Assist in conducting investigation of accidents that occur within jurisdiction and makes recommendations to Plant Safety Committee.
  • All other duties as assigned by management.

Minimum Qualifications

  • High School Diploma / GED.
  • 3-5 years of prior supervisory experience is required.  
  • Minimum 1-year of experience as a fabricator; including knowledge of welding and cutting techniques.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Technical school certificate or Associates Degree.
  • Labor relations background and leadership experience.
  • Good understanding of production maintenance and repair protocols. 
About UsWe’re one of the world’s leading practitioners of circularity, transforming materials from the animal agriculture and food industries into valuable ingredients. Ingredients that nourish people, feed animals and crops, and fuel the world with renewable energy. About the TeamDarling Ingredients is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military service, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state and local law. Know Your Rights: If you would like more information, please click on the link and paste into your browser: https://www.eeoc.gov/poster of this job.

Skills Required

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • 3-5 years of prior supervisory experience
  • At least 1 year of fabricator experience
  • Knowledge of welding and cutting techniques
  • Technical school certificate or Associate Degree
  • Labor relations background and leadership experience
  • Understanding of production maintenance and repair protocols
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The Company
HQ: Belm
10,001 Employees
Year Founded: 1882

What We Do

In a transitioning world, many things change. Global population growth, climate change, increased life expectancy and wealth have put pressure on our natural resources providing us with food, feed, fuel and general well-being. Now, more than ever we need to find viable ways to provide for our changing needs and those of future generations. That’s where we come in. With over 200 processing plants on five continents and sales and distribution offices throughout the world, Darling Ingredients serves the agri-food industry and reduce food waste by collecting and repurposing animal-based co-products and other natural materials that would otherwise be discarded. We convert these into unique and valuable ingredients that fit market demands. This way we connect global supply and demand and contribute to a circular economy.

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