Darling Ingredients
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.
Job Summary The Maintenance Manager leads maintenance operations at our Bakery Feeds facility, where bakery residuals are converted into high‑quality animal feed through grinding and drying processes. This role oversees a crew of three maintenance employees and supports a 24‑hour, 3‑shift production operation.
Essential Duties / Responsibilities
Lead, schedule, and supervise a maintenance team of 3 technicians
Ensure efficient operation of grinding, drying, conveying and material handling equipment
Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs to minimize downtime
Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and process issues
Maintain maintenance records and ensure proper use of CMMS software
Collaborate with production and other departments on equipment needs and improvements
Manage spare parts inventory and maintenance budget
Coordinate with external contractors and vendors as needed
Enforce all safety and compliance requirements across maintenance activities
All other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or GED (Technical training or associate degree preferred)
5+ years of industrial maintenance experience, including mechanical and electrical systems
2+ years of supervisory or team leadership experience
Familiarity with CMMS systems and preventive maintenance strategies
Strong leadership, communication and organizational skills
Willingness to work off‑hours or respond to emergency calls when necessary
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with grinding, drying, conveying or similar process equipment is a plus
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 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
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.
Exposed to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environments such as high noise level, strong odors, and/or exposure to heat and cold
Exposed to bio‑hazardous conditions
Exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals requiring safety precautions
Exposed to electrical hazards; risk of electrical shock
Handles or works with potentially dangerous equipment
Travels to off‑site locations
Other (please describe): ☒
Typical physical demands: sit, walk, use hands, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb ladders, talk, hear, taste, smell, and lift up to 50 pounds. Vision requirements include close vision at 20 inches or less and normal color vision.
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Job Summary The Maintenance Manager leads maintenance operations at our Bakery Feeds facility, where bakery residuals are converted into high‑quality animal feed through grinding and drying processes. This role oversees a crew of three maintenance employees and supports a 24‑hour, 3‑shift production operation.
Essential Duties / Responsibilities
Lead, schedule, and supervise a maintenance team of 3 technicians
Ensure efficient operation of grinding, drying, conveying and material handling equipment
Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs to minimize downtime
Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and process issues
Maintain maintenance records and ensure proper use of CMMS software
Collaborate with production and other departments on equipment needs and improvements
Manage spare parts inventory and maintenance budget
Coordinate with external contractors and vendors as needed
Enforce all safety and compliance requirements across maintenance activities
All other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or GED (Technical training or associate degree preferred)
5+ years of industrial maintenance experience, including mechanical and electrical systems
2+ years of supervisory or team leadership experience
Familiarity with CMMS systems and preventive maintenance strategies
Strong leadership, communication and organizational skills
Willingness to work off‑hours or respond to emergency calls when necessary
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with grinding, drying, conveying or similar process equipment is a plus
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 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
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.
Exposed to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environments such as high noise level, strong odors, and/or exposure to heat and cold
Exposed to bio‑hazardous conditions
Exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals requiring safety precautions
Exposed to electrical hazards; risk of electrical shock
Handles or works with potentially dangerous equipment
Travels to off‑site locations
Other (please describe): ☒
Typical physical demands: sit, walk, use hands, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb ladders, talk, hear, taste, smell, and lift up to 50 pounds. Vision requirements include close vision at 20 inches or less and normal color vision.
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