Demo

Production Lead

Darling Ingredients Inc.
Linkwood, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 2/27/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/26/2025

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary :

The Production Lead is responsible for overseeing the timely and efficient flow of raw materials into high-quality finished products; this may also include ensuring that equipment is maintained and in good repair.

Shift : Day and Night Shift Available

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

  • Maintain efficient and timely flow of all raw materials received and finished products shipped.
  • Oversee the equipment used to process raw & finished materials is kept in good working order.
  • Effectively manage all instances of breakdowns and coordinate with Maintenance to ensure needed repairs are made in timely manner.
  • Lead continuous improvement efforts in all areas of responsibility.
  • Responsible for achieving individual and department targets, goals and objectives.
  • Responsible for observing all Company safety rules and regulations, recognize safety as a top Company priority, and conducting / participating in regularly scheduled safety meetings with plant staff.
  • Assist in investigating accidents that occur within the jurisdiction and make recommendations to the Plant Safety Committee.
  • All other duties as assigned by management.

Minimum Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
  • Require 1-2 years of prior experience in a supervisory / management capacity.
  • Minimum of 2-3 years of prior work experience in an industrial / manufacturing environment.
  • Preferred Qualifications

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

    Job Posted by ApplicantPro

    If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
    Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

    What is the career path for a Production Lead?

    Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Production Lead career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
    Income Estimation: 
    $114,819 - $159,031
    Income Estimation: 
    $157,188 - $220,805
    Income Estimation: 
    $114,819 - $159,031
    Income Estimation: 
    $157,188 - $220,805
    Income Estimation: 
    $43,510 - $58,249
    Income Estimation: 
    $70,600 - $83,423
    Income Estimation: 
    $49,418 - $66,748
    Income Estimation: 
    $63,368 - $80,434
    Income Estimation: 
    $70,600 - $83,423
    Income Estimation: 
    $76,329 - $100,412
    Income Estimation: 
    $38,689 - $49,762
    Income Estimation: 
    $70,600 - $83,423
    Income Estimation: 
    $43,510 - $58,249
    View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

    Job openings at Darling Ingredients Inc.

    Darling Ingredients Inc.
    Hired Organization Address NE Full Time
    Job Summary This position will provide total support for all operational control technologies used for plant process con...
    Darling Ingredients Inc.
    Hired Organization Address Des Moines, IA Full Time
    Job Summary A Route Driver is responsible for operation of a truck to collect fabrication material from slaughter facili...
    Darling Ingredients Inc.
    Hired Organization Address Billings, MO Full Time
    Job Summary A Route Driver / Semi Driver is responsible for operation of a grease collection truck to collect cooking oi...
    Darling Ingredients Inc.
    Hired Organization Address Billings, MO Full Time
    Job Description Job Description Job Summary A Route Driver / Semi Driver is responsible for operation of a grease collec...

    Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Production Lead jobs in the Linkwood, MD area that may be a better fit.

    Production Worker

    MAZ SHARED MANAGEMENT COMPANY, LLC, Virginia, VA

    AI Assistant is available now!

    Feel free to start your new journey!