Assistant General Manager

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.

Job Summary

The Assistant General Manager assists in the direction and management of a rendering facility with total charge of the operation in the absence of the General Manager. In addition, may be in direct charge of one or more areas of plant operations.

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.

• Assist in overall operation of the plant; assumes responsibility for major area of operation when necessary due to absence of General Manager, Plant Manager, or Fleet Manager.
• Assists in the development of the annual budget.
• Assists in the recruitment, selection, and orientation of new employee's development and discipline of established employees.
• Monitors and directs plant operations and lab analysis for quality control; takes necessary action to ensure quality standards are met.
• Maintains professional liaison with customers; resolves customer issues or concerns.
• Monitors route efficiency making adjustments when necessary.
• Looks for opportunities to increase productivity efficiently and economically.
• Process all corporate invoices and ensures payments have been authorized by the appropriate corporate office personnel.
• Under the direction of the General Manager, may be responsible for obtaining certifications necessary to the operation and implementation of such projects as Bio-security, HACCP, and is primary contact for the Company's Safety Program.
• All other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in a midlevel management position in an industrial or manufacturing plant setting.
  • Rendering industry experience a definite plus.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in related area preferred.
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written
• Excellent problem solving and organizational skills.
• Good mechanical and administration skills.
• Ability to lead; can give and take direction.
• Ability to deal with minor problems involving equipment or various situations.

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.

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Working Conditions and Physical Demands

The physical demands and work environment factors described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the main duties of this job.

Working Environment

None

Occasionally = up to 20%

Frequently = 21% to 50%

Constantly = at least 51%

Exposed to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environments such as high noise level, strong odors, and/or exposure to heat and cold

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Exposed to bio hazardous conditions

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Exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerations

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Exposed to Electrical hazards; risk of electrical shock

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Handles or works with potentially dangerous equipment

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Travels to offsite locations

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Other (please describe):

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Physical Demands

None

Occasionally = up to 20%

Frequently = 21% to 50%

Constantly = at least 51%

Sit: Must be able to remain in a stationary position.

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Walk: Must be able to move about inside/outside office or work location.

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Use hands to finger, handle or feel: Operates a computer and other office machinery.

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Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl: Must be able to position one's self to maintain computers in the lab, including under desks and in the server closet.

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Climb or balance: Must be able to ascend/descend on a ladder.

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Talk, hear, taste, smell: Must be able to use senses to; effectively communicate with co-workers and clients and detect hazardous conditions.

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Weight and Force Demands

None

Occasionally = up to 20%

Frequently = 21% to 50%

Constantly = at least 51%

Up to 10 pounds

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Up to 25 pounds

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Up to 50 pounds

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Up to 100 pounds

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More than 100 pounds

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Vision Demands

Required

No special vision requirements

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Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)

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Distance vision (Clear vision at 20 feet or more)

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Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)

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Peripheral vision

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Depth perception

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Ability to adjust focus

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