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Plant Manager

Darling Ingredients

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Watts, OK · Posted October 30, 2026

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About the job

The Plant Manager will oversee operations which include environmental, health & safety, quality, production, maintenance, capital planning and execution in a cost-effective manner while meeting all customer requirements.

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.

Support, mentor and develop plant management and supervisory personnel through regular coaching and formal development tools.

Lead all safety improvement initiatives and create a safety-based culture.

Ensure ongoing compliance with all regulatory agencies including, OSHA, EPA, HACCP and other local and regional agencies.

Prepare monthly reports, analyze financial budgets and take corrective measures as needed.

Maintain efficient and timely flow of all raw materials received and ingredients shipped.

Lead continuous improvement efforts in all areas of responsibility.

Review and lead local Capital Projects, planning process to ensure compliance and development of assets for ongoing success and improvement.

Ensure all personnel properly trained and equipment is in good working order to meet ongoing and future business needs.

Assure all finish product shipped is in accordance with all quality standards and specifications.

Effectively manage and reduce energy use at facility.

Manage local purchasing activities.

All other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

High School diploma or GED equivalent.

Minimum 3+ years of experience in a supervisory/ management position in an industrial or plant setting.

Rendering industry experience is a definite plus.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree preferred; Engineering degree is an asset.

Labor relations background and leadership preferred.

Detail oriented; highly organized.

Ability to work well with internal staff.

Exceptional written and oral communication skills.

Self-starter; self-motivated.

Good math and computer skills.

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.