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Plant Supervisor

Darling Ingredients
Des Moines, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 9/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/15/2026
Job Description

The Plant Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the timely and efficient flow of raw materials into quality finished products; ensures that equipment and buildings are maintained and in good repair.

Responsibilities Include

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

  • Responsible for observing all Company safety rules and regulations, recognize safety as top Company priority and conduct/participate regularly scheduled safety meetings with plant staff.
  • Maintain efficient and timely flow of all raw materials received and finished products shipped.
  • Oversee all aspects of maintenance, preventative maintenance, manages breakdowns and repair.
  • Lead continuous improvement efforts in all areas of responsibility.
  • Responsible for achieving individual and department targets, goals and objectives.
  • Responsible for overseeing job performance of production and maintenance as well as all the maintenance of equipment and buildings that are used to process raw and finished materials.
  • Assist in conducting investigation of accidents that occur within jurisdiction and makes recommendations to Plant Safety Committee.
  • All other duties as assigned by management.

Minimum Qualifications

  • High School Diploma / GED.
  • 3-5 years of prior supervisory experience is required.
  • Minimum 1-year of experience as a fabricator; including knowledge of welding and cutting techniques.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Technical school certificate or Associates Degree.
  • Labor relations background and leadership experience.
  • Good understanding of production maintenance and repair protocols.

About Us

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.

About The Team

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 of this job.

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