Leadman
Darling Ingredients · East Dublin
The Leadman aids or acts in the absence of the foreman, He 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.
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.
- Maintains efficient and timely flow of all raw materials received.
- Responsible for maintaining hourly schedules beginning to end.
- Evaluate and correct all mechanical problems within the plant.
- Responsible for helping and directing subordinates as necessary.
- Possesses the ability to operate all plant production equipment at a high standard to ensure efficient production of premium quality finished products.
- Communicate effectively with foreman, plant manager, or maintenance manager any mechanical or technical issues with any area of the plant.
- Records all process quality control and environmental monitors in logs suitable for submission to governing authorities.
- Monitors performance of individuals to ensure that procedures are being held to highest standards.
- Responsible for the quality of all finished products and determines any reason for loss of quality.
- 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.
- Must be available for extended hours and call in service.
- All other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Minimum three (3) years prior experience in general mechanical and electrical maintenance.
- Must have two (2) years supervisory experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree preferred.
- Detail oriented; highly organized.
- Knowledge of welding, cutting, plumbing, electric motors, pumps, and other mechanics.
- Ability to work well with internal staff and employees.
- Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
- Self-starter; self-motivated.
- Dependable; Reliable
- Organizational and basic supervisory skills.
- Good math and computer skills.
Physical Demands
- Occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
- Frequently required to stand for extended periods.
- Occasionally required to walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crawl, and crouch.
- Regularly required reach with hands and arms.
Work Environment
- Job functions will be carried out in a rendering facility which requires tolerance for wet and/or slippery floors, and high heat and/ or cold temperatures.