Production Supervisor

Company Details

Darling Ingredients repurposes and recycles materials from the animal agriculture and food industries, transforming them into essential ingredients that feed animals, fertilize crops, fuel planes, and nourish people. We are the number one publicly traded company in our field, 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 comprehensive benefits package, including 401(k), Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, and Paid Time Off.

The Production Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the timely and efficient flow of raw materials into high‑quality finished products and for ensuring that equipment remains in good repair and fully operational.

• Maintain efficient and timely flow of all raw materials received and finished products shipped.
• Oversee the equipment used to process raw and finished materials, ensuring it is kept in good working order.
• Effectively manage all instances of equipment breakdowns and coordinate with Maintenance to ensure needed repairs are completed in a timely manner.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts in all areas of responsibility.
• Achieve individual and department targets, goals, and objectives.
• Observe all company safety rules and regulations, recognize safety as the top priority, and conduct or participate in regularly scheduled safety meetings with plant staff.
• Assist in investigating accidents that occur within jurisdiction and make recommendations to the Plant Safety Committee.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by management.

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• 1–2 years of supervisory or management experience.
• 2–3 years of prior work experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.

• Technical school certificate or Associate’s Degree preferred.
• Labor relations background with experience in leadership and training.
• Good understanding of production maintenance and repair protocols.

Exposed to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environments such as high noise level, strong odors, and/or exposure to heat and cold – frequently.

Exposed to bio‑hazardous conditions – none.

Exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals that mandate safety considerations – frequently.

Exposed to electrical hazards – occasionally.

Handles or works with potentially dangerous equipment – none.

Travels to off‑site locations – occasionally.

Other physical demands (to be described) – frequently.

Physical Demands:

• Stationary work – frequently.
• Walking – frequently.
• Hands used to finger, handle, or feel – frequently.
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl – frequently.
• Climb or balance – frequently.
• Talk, hear, taste, or smell for communication and hazard detection – frequently.

Weight and Force Demands:

• Up to 50 pounds – frequently.
• Up to 25 pounds – none.
• Up to 10 pounds – none.
• More than 100 pounds – none.

Vision Demands:

• Close vision at 20 inches or less – mandatory.
• Distance vision at 20 feet or more – mandatory.
• Color vision – mandatory.
• Peripheral vision – mandatory.
• Depth perception – mandatory.
• Ability to adjust focus – mandatory.

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. 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, 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: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./poster