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Darling Ingredients Inc.

Lead Production Supervisor Circularity & Lean Manufacturing

maquoketa, IA

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About this opportunity

Darling Ingredients Inc. lists this Lead Production Supervisor Circularity & Lean Manufacturing opportunity in maquoketa, Iowa. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

We're one of the world's leading practitioners of circularity, transforming materials from the animal agriculture and food industries into valuable ingredients. Ingredients that nourish people, feed animals and crops, and fuel the world with renewable energy.

Directs all areas of production and related services to achieve timely production of quality products at the most economical costs, and in proper activities of production department(s) in processing materials or manufacturing products in our industrial organization by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate employees.

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.

Safety and Security - Enforce all safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions; and ensures that all equipment and materials are used properly.

Food Safety and Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; develops, supports and maintains an effective relationship with the QA Department..

Supervises and directs Production Operators; implements the approved production plan. Provide visible leadership and direction to plant operations and employees.

Support and maintain an effective relationship with the QA Department, coordinating efforts to consistently produce high quality product.

Train production personnel, and/or insure proper training by other senior production personnel. Provide all necessary information to employees relative to Hazard Communication, Safety Rules, Work and Conduct Rules, Good Manufacturing Practices, etc.

Review production paperwork for completeness and correctness.

Inspect machines and equipment to ensure specific operational performance and optimum utilization.

Assist in development or revise standard operational and working practices and observe workers to ensure compliance with standards.

Supervises staff to include training (production, equipment, quality, and safety), evaluating performance including input on annual employee evaluations, and determining disciplinary actions when necessary.

Assists with coordinating various plant departments to ensure efficient and effective production operations.

Back up Plant Superintendent in performing scheduling personnel and resources.

Responds to employee and management questions and concerns.

Ensures production schedules, quality initiatives, safety targets, efficiency metrics and other operational measurements are met for the functions.

Troubleshoot and resolve product flow and production upset conditions or otherwise.

Serve as back up for the Production Superintendent and Warehouse Supervisor and be able to perform all corresponding work.

Executes 5S and Lean Manufacturing (Continuous Improvement) efforts and events through various areas and departments across the company.

Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree (4-year program) in a related field and 1-3 years of related experience; OR

High School diploma or GED equivalent and a minimum of 5-7 years related experience or training.

Preferred Qualifications

Excellent problem-solving skills.

Good communication skills both oral and written.

Team player; works well with others; ability to supervise small groups.

Detail oriented; well organized; ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks.

Good math skills.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Frequently exposed to high noise levels, strong odors, varying temperatures, and biohazardous conditions.

Requires prolonged sitting and movement throughout office/work locations, as well as occasional use of computers and office equipment.

Must frequently stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and climb or balance.

Must be able to communicate effectively and identify potential workplace hazards.

Requires the ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50lbs.

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: If you would like more information, please click on the link and paste into your browser: of this job.

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Worksite address

maquoketa, IA, 52060, US

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