Maintenance Leadman

Job Summary

The Leadman aids or acts in the absence of the foreman, overseeing the entire plant operation that processes raw materials into high quality products; ensuring that equipment and buildings are sanitary and in good repair with a direct report to the Maintenance Manager and Plant Manager.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

- Maintains efficient and timely flow of all raw materials received. - Responsible for maintaining hourly schedules beginning to end. - Evaluates and corrects all mechanical problems within the plant. - Helps and directs subordinates as necessary. - Operates plant production equipment at a high standard to ensure efficient production of premium quality finished products. - Communicates effectively with foreman, plant manager, or maintenance manager about 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 procedures are held to highest standards. - Ensures the quality of all finished products and determines reasons for any loss of quality. - Familiarizes with and observes all Company safety rules and regulations, recognizing safety as a top priority and conducting regularly scheduled safety meetings. - Conducts investigations of accidents that occur within jurisdiction and makes recommendations to Plant Safety Committee. - Must be available for extended hours and call-in service. - Performs all other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

- High School Diploma or GED. - Minimum three (3) years prior experience in general mechanical and electrical maintenance. - 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 to 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.

Benefits

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: https://www.eeoc.gov/poster.