Plant Manager
Darling Ingredients · Jackson
The Plant Manager will oversee operations which include environmental, health & safety, 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.
- Support, mentor and develop plant management and supervisory personnel through regular coaching and formal development tools.
- Lead all safety improvement initiatives and create a safety-based culture.
- Ensure ongoing compliance with all regulatory agencies including, OSHA, EPA, HACCP and other local and regional agencies.
- Prepare monthly reports, analyze financial budgets and take corrective measures as needed.
- Maintain efficient and timely flow of all raw materials received and ingredients shipped.
- Lead continuous improvement efforts in all areas of responsibility.
- Review and lead local Capital Projects, planning process 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.
- 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 is a definite plus.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree preferred; Engineering degree is an asset.
- Labor relations background and leadership preferred.
- Detail oriented; highly organized.
- Ability to work well with internal staff.
- Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
- Self-starter; self-motivated.
- Good math and computer skills.
Working Environment
Occasionally = up to 20% Frequently = up to 21% to 50% Constantly - at least 51%
- Exposed to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environments such as high noise level, strong odors, and/or exposure to heat and cold: Constantly
- Exposed to bio hazardous conditions: Constantly
- Exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerations: Constantly
- Exposed to Electrical hazards; risk of electrical shock: Frequently
- Handles or works with potentially dangerous equipment: Constantly
Physical Demands
Occasionally = up to 20% Frequently = up to 21% to 50% Constantly - at least 51%
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position: Frequently
- Must be able to move about inside/outside office or work location: Frequently
- Operates a computer and other office machinery: Frequently
- Must be able to position oneself to maintain computers in the lab, including under desks and in the server closet: Frequently
- Must be able to ascend/descend on a ladder: Frequently
- Must be able to use senses to; effectively communicate with co-workers and clients and detect hazardous conditions: Frequently
- Must be able to occasionally lift up to 50lbs
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