Plant Manager

Job Summary

The Plant Manager will directly oversee an operation which includes health & safety, environmental, quality, production, maintenance, capital planning and execution in a cost-effective manner while meeting all customer requirements.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

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

• Helps manage safety program and is responsible for plant safety; maintains safety as top priority in accordance with all company safety rules and regulations. Ensures training is completed and Compliance Tasks (internal & external) are finished on time.
• Leads safety improvement initiatives. Creates and fosters a safety-based culture.
• Support, mentor and develop plant management and supervisory personnel through regular coaching and formal development tools. This includes regular one-on-one meetings and scheduling of Darling offsite trainings.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with all regulatory agencies including, OSHA, EPA, FDA and other local and regional agencies.
• Prepare reports, analyze production statistics, review financial budgets and take corrective measures as needed.
• Maintain efficient and timely flow of raw materials received and ingredients shipped.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts in all areas of responsibility.
• Collaborates with Maintenance Manager on preventive maintenance program to ensure equipment is in good working order to meet current and future business needs.
• Review and lead assigned local Capital Projects. Develops plans to ensure compliance and development of assets for ongoing success and improvement.
• Ensure all personnel properly trained and equipment is in good working order to meet ongoing and future business needs.
• Assure all finish product shipped is in accordance with all quality standards and specifications.
• Effectively manage and reduce energy use at facility.
• Manage local purchasing activities.
• Participate and, in some instances, lead audits including: Safety, Food Safety, Customer, Internal Compliance, Insurance among others.
• All other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Minimum 3+ years of experience in a supervisory/ management position in an industrial or plant setting.
  • Rendering industry experience a definite plus.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree preferred; Engineering degree is an asset.
• Works with Safety as top priority
• Labor relations background and leadership preferred.
• Detail oriented; highly organized.
• Ability to work well with internal staff and is committed to developing others for their next assignment.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
• Self-starter; self-motivated.
• Good math and computer skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) as well as experience with an ERP like Oracle or SAP.
• Demonstrated work experience in one of the following areas:
  • Continuous Improvement
  • 5S / 6S
  • Kaizen Events
  • Lean Manufacturing

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