Company DetailsDarling Ingredients repurposes and recycles materials from the animal agriculture and food industries - transforming them into essential ingredients that do everything from feeding animals to fertilizing crops to fueling planes and nourishing people. We're the number one publicly traded company of our kind, operating a global family of brands and businesses that span more than 260 facilities in over 15 countries. Our unique scale allows us to make entire industries less wasteful and more sustainable, helping move the world toward a more circular economy.Darling Ingredients offers full time employees a full suite of benefits including but not limited to the following: 401(k), Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, and Paid Time Off.Job SummaryThe Assistant Plant Manager is responsible for overseeing the entire plant operation that processes raw materials into high quality products; ensures that equipment and buildings are sanitary and in good repair with a direct report to the Plant Manager.ResponsibilitiesMaintains efficient and timely flow of all raw materials received.Responsible for maintaining hourly schedules beginning to end.Monitors performance of individuals to ensure that procedures are being held to highest standards.Controls vendor pricing by comparing prices with value, service, and quality among competition.Plans stock orders to minimize time and money spent on emergency ordering.Responsible for the quality of all finished products and determines any reason for loss of quality.Responsible for supervising job performance of maintenance and production personnel as well as all the maintenance duties of equipment and buildings that are used to process raw material.Keeps all maintenance work and associated records up-to-date.Responsible for being familiar with and observing all Company safety rules and regulations, recognizes safety as top Company priority and conducts regularly scheduled safety meetings.Conducts investigation of accidents that occur within jurisdiction and makes recommendations to Plant Safety Committee.All other duties as assigned.Minimum QualificationsHigh School Diploma or equivalent required.Minimum 2-3 years of prior supervisory/management experience in an industrial or plant setting.3+ years of experience working in an industrial/manufacturing facility.Rendering industry experience a definite plus.Preferred QualificationsBachelor's degree in related area preferred.Detail oriented; highly organized.Ability to work well with internal staff and employees.Exceptional written and oral communication skills.Self-starter; self-motivated.Good math and computer skills.The information contained in this job description is intended to describe the essential job functions required of those assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the job. Please note that management retains the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, integrity, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Darling Ingredients.Darling Ingredients is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration to qualified applicants without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or, protected veteran status. Know Your Rights: If you would like more information, please click on the link and paste into your browser: https://www.eeoc.gov/know-your-rights-workplace-discrimination-illegal-poster
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