Production Leadman

About the role

The Leadman aids or acts in the absence of the foreman, overseeing the entire plant operation that processes raw materials into high quality products; ensures that equipment and buildings are sanitary and in good repair, reporting directly to the Plant Manager. Darling Ingredients is one of the world’s leading practitioners of circularity, transforming materials from the animal agriculture and food industries into valuable ingredients that nourish people, feed animals and crops, and fuel the world with renewable energy.

Responsibilities

• Maintains efficient and timely flow of all raw materials received.
• Responsible for maintaining hourly schedules from beginning to end.
• Evaluates and corrects all mechanical problems within the plant.
• Helps and directs subordinates as necessary.
• Operates all 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 regarding mechanical or technical issues.
• 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 the highest standards.
• Responsible for the quality of all finished products and determines any reasons for loss of quality.
• Familiar with and observes all Company safety rules and regulations; conducts regularly scheduled safety meetings.
• Conducts investigations of accidents within jurisdiction and makes recommendations to the Plant Safety Committee.
• Must be available for extended hours and call‑in service.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum three (3) years prior experience in general mechanical and electrical maintenance.
• Minimum two (2) years supervisory experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

Skills

• 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.