Operations Management Trainee Jobs in Kentucky

JOB SUMMARY

The Management Trainee will learn all aspects of the Plant Operations. This position is intended to help transition a high potential individual into a leadership role within the plant.

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.

• 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.
• Expected to support the management team in ensuring industrial safety hazards and unsafe employee behaviors are corrected.
• Will spend time with or engage in each Operations role to learn how the plant fits together: from raw material collection, efficient conversion through the plant, to finished goods inventory shipments. May be required to perform any hourly function for a period of time as the plant requires.
• May be required to train hourly employees to properly execute any job at the facility.
• Learn the supervisor's paperwork and shift reporting. Fill in for supervisors during absences.
• Must gain an understanding of supporting functions including health and safety, logistics, financial, plant/fleet maintenance reliability, quality, food safety, capital projects, inventory, financial, environmental, indirect/direct purchasing, HR workflows, among others.
• Learn and assist with all aspects of maintenance including good preventive maintenance techniques as well as breakdowns and repair.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts in all areas of responsibility.
• Works with the General Manager as annual plant budgets are developed and reviewed against monthly expenditures.
• Observes development and maintenance of relationships with raw material suppliers, including issue resolution and learns new supplier acquisition.
• Responsible for achieving individual and department targets, goals and objectives.
• Once plant operations skills have been developed, will work in different departments to gain perspective: marketing, sales, customer services, merchandising, personnel, etc.
• Will adhere to guidelines of formal written training program and attend periodic evaluations.
• Must achieve a passing score in all areas to continue in program.
• Training conducted on first shift then transitions to second shift after completion.
• All other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree in agriculture, engineering, industrial management, or related field AND one or more years of related experience; military experience or internship preferred.

OR

• In lieu of college degree, HS diploma/GED and 4-5 years of plant/production management experience; military experience/background a plus.
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays as business needs require.
• Must be able to train on first shift then transition to second shift after training has been completed.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working in the rendering industry a plus, quality assurance, food production, agriculture.
• Experience in continuous improvement, including 5S, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing concepts a definite plus.
• Work well with others in a team-based environment.
• Communicates clearly both verbally and in written form. Excellent analytical skills.
• Leadership ability, able to direct personnel; makes timely, accurate judgements regarding production and process quality.
• Requires minimum supervision.
• Highly organized; superior time management skills.
• Experience working in Microsoft Office as well as an ERP system (ex. Oracle, SAP).

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.
• Regularly required to reach with hands or arms.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Job functions will be carried out in a non-climate controlled plant environment which requires tolerance for high heat and/or cold temperatures as well as an office environment.

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.

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