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Maintenance Manager

Darling Ingredients

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Los Angeles, CA · Posted October 30, 2026

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About the job

The Maintenance Manager is responsible for the supervision of the maintenance staff, and any corrective or preventative maintenance procedures within the plant.

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.

Evaluates and corrects all mechanical and/or building problems that may arise in the plant.

Provides direction and leadership for the maintenance crew and controls scheduling.

Implements and evaluates preventative maintenance program.

Responsible for training new personnel on Company safety procedures and safe operating standards in accordance with OSHA.

Responsible for cleanliness of equipment and safety inspections.

Operates all equipment in accordance with company safety rules and procedures.

All other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

High school Diploma or GED equivalent.

3+ years of experience as a manager in an industrial setting or in combination with training/vocational school.

Demonstrated knowledge of industrial electrical, mechanical, and welding procedures.

Experience with computer maintenance programs and with MS Word and MS Excel.

Preferred Qualifications

Prior rendering experience preferred.

Management experience in an agricultural business preferred.

Good communication skills both oral and written.

Excellent problem-solving skills.

Knowledge of industrial electrical, mechanical, and welding procedures.

Ability to provide leadership and training to maintenance personnel.

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.

Darling Ingredients offers full time employees a full suite of benefits including but not limited to the following: 401(k), Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, and Paid Time Off.

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.