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Plant Reliability Manager

Darling Ingredients
Newport, KY Full Time
POSTED ON 7/28/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/26/2026
Company Details

Darling Ingredients repurposes and recycles materials from the animal agriculture and food industries - transforming them into essential ingredients that do everything from feeding animals to fertilizing crops to fueling planes and nourishing people. We're the number one publicly traded company of our kind, operating a global family of brands and businesses that span more than 260 facilities in over 15 countries. Our unique scale allows us to make entire industries less wasteful and more sustainable, helping move the world toward a more circular economy.

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.

Position Summary

The Plant Reliability Manager is the direct manager of Reliability Controllers, and coordinates their activities. He/She is the Subject Matter Expert for Maintenance Connection and reliability initiatives. PRM will drive CMMS administration through the Controllers, and help champion PdM and OpEx improvement initiatives at the plant level. PRM will ensure reliability initiatives are involved in all CapEx projects

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.

  • Manage/Lead Regional Reliability Controllers.
  • Support Regional reliability coordinators with plant reliability compliance and ensure proper reporting.
    • Key performance indicators
    • Six Sigma, 5S, and RCA initiatives.
    • Support plant efficiency assessments
  • Liaison between Reliability engineers and coordinators for implementing high level Reliability methodology.
    • Predictive Maintenance
    • Continuous Improvement
    • World Class initiatives
  • Work with reliability engineers to ensure other engineering disciplines (design, procurement, execution, and automation) put in place and adhere to Reliability concerns during project evolution.
  • Ensure effective communication between plant and corporate entities regarding reliability initiatives.
  • Manage coordinator efforts to put 3rd party reliability initiatives in place:
    • Machine Condition Monitoring
    • PdM programs; oil analysis, infrared scans, and vessel inspections.
    • Vendor provided preventative maintenance, such as HVAC, air/ammonia compressors, boilers, sprinkler systems, and switchgear mains.
  • All other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications

  • Strong maintenance and rendering background is required.
  • Minimum of 5 years in a maintenance environment with emphasis on reliability
  • Minimum 2 years maintenance planning or management experience

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with reliability and lean initiatives
  • Strong organizational and communication skills and problem solving.
  • Ability to multitask, set priorities and meet deadlines.
  • Demonstrates time management skills.
  • Able to speak, read, and write English.
  • Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs.
  • Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to fax, copy and scan documents.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

N/A | Occasionally = up to 20% | Frequently = 21% to 50% | Constantly = at least 51%

Working Environment

  • N/A - Exposed to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environments such as high noise level, strong odors, and/or exposure to heat and cold
  • N/A - Exposed to bio hazardous conditions
  • N/A - Exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerations
  • N/A - Exposed to Electrical hazards; risk of electrical shock
  • N/A - Handles or works with potentially dangerous equipment
  • N/A - Travels to offsite locations

Physical Demands

  • Constantly - Must be able to remain in a stationary position (Sit)
  • Constantly - Must be able to move about inside/outside office or work location (Walk)
  • Constantly - Operates a computer and other office machinery (Use hands to finger, handle or feel)
  • Constantly - Must be able to position one's self to maintain computers in the lab, including under desks and in the server closet (Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl)
  • Occasionally - Must be able to ascend/descend on a ladder (Climb or balance)
  • Constantly - Must be able to use senses to; effectively communicate with co-workers and clients and detect hazardous conditions (Talk, hear, taste, smell)

Weight and Force Demands

  • N/A - Up to 10 pounds
  • Occasionally - Up to 25 pounds
  • N/A - Up to 50 pounds
  • N/A - Up to 100 pounds
  • N/A - More than 100 pounds

The information contained in this job description is intended to describe the essential job functions required of those assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the job. Please note that management retains the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, integrity, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Darling Ingredients.

Darling Ingredients is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration to qualified applicants without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or, protected veteran status. Know Your Rights: If you would like more information, please click on the link and paste into your browser: https://www.eeoc.gov/know-your-rights-workplace-discrimination-illegal-poster

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