Maintenance Supervisor

Job Summary

The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for performing and supervising plant maintenance of rendering process equipment; ensures that equipment and buildings are sanitary and in good repair with a direct report to the Maintenance Manager.

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.

• Troubleshoots and repairs process machinery and hydraulic equipment.

• Changes electrical breakers and electrical starters; operates voltage, amp, and ohm meters.

• Follows preventative maintenance schedule on all plant equipment.

• Provides direction and leadership for the maintenance crew and daily activities and duties.

• Trains Level 1 and Level 2 Maintenance personnel.

• Helps manage plant maintenance activities in Maintenance Connection (Computerized Maintenance Management System).

• Responsible for ensuring all Company safety procedures and safe operating standards are followed by plant personnel, in accordance with OSHA.

• Responsible for cleanliness of equipment and regularly scheduled safety inspections.

• Manage daily inventory of supplies and parts, ensuring replacements are ordered in a timely fashion.

• Attends regularly scheduled safety meetings and may be asked to serve on Safety Committee.

• All other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in supervisory position / overseeing plant personnel in an industrial setting or in combination.

• Proficient in basic welding and fabrication skills.

• Demonstrated proficiency in maintenance with industrial equipment and/or combination of vocational training.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficient in the use of computerized Maintenance Management Systems

• Experience with Maintenance Connection Software

• High School Diploma or GED.

• Knowledge of industrial electrical, mechanical, and welding procedures.

• Prior rendering experience preferred.

• Advanced welding experience/skills preferred.

• Vocational school training preferred.

• Good communication skills both oral and written.

• Excellent problem-solving skills.

• Team player; works well with others.

• Detail oriented; well organized.

• Good math skills.

Physical Demands

• Frequently required to walk, stand, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crawl, and crouch.

• Frequently must push, pull, move or lift up to 50 lbs.

• Occasionally required to push, pull, or move up to 100 lbs.

• Regularly required reach with hands and arms, climb steps and ladders.

Work Environment

Job functions will be carried out in the plant which requires tolerance for wet and/or slippery floors, and high heat and/or cold temperatures.

Darling Ingredients is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration to qualified applicants without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, national origin,