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Maintenance Supervisor

NCBiotech, Raleigh, NC, United States


Company Details
Darling Ingredients repurposes and recycles materials from the animal agriculture and food industries—transforming them into essential ingredients that feed animals, fertilize crops, fuel planes, and nourish people. We are 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 Supervisor is responsible for supervising the maintenance staff and overseeing all corrective and preventive maintenance procedures within the plant.

Essential Duties / Responsibilities

Supervises and assigns the work of maintenance employees and inspects work for completeness.

Develops, supports, and coordinates maintenance personnel by clearly communicating short‑ and long‑term maintenance plans.

Coordinates or installs, inspects, repairs, and maintains the electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and other related systems in the plant.

Ensures equipment and plant availability through effective and efficient scheduling of maintenance and repair.

Ensures compliance with all safety and environmental regulations and programs.

Coordinates teams to improve performance and develop better procedures.

Works closely with the Maintenance Manager to coordinate all maintenance actions.

Has thorough knowledge of occupational hazards and corresponding safety precautions necessary for safe performance of assigned duties.

Improves safety and labor efficiencies by providing proper tools and training.

Utilizes various analytical techniques to monitor, measure, and prioritize improvements to process equipment in order to meet or exceed production goals and quality expectations.

Keeps all maintenance up‑to‑date and maintains records as required.

All other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required.

Minimum of 3‑5 years of supervisory experience in industrial equipment and plant repair technology; experience leading a team.

Required to have 3‑5 years of experience in stick and TIG welding fabrication or 2 years of experience in PLC troubleshooting and/or programming.

At least 1 year of experience with computer maintenance programs, including MS Word and MS Excel.

Preferred Qualifications

Technical degree in a related field and/or bachelor’s degree preferred.

Prior rendering experience preferred.

Ability to clearly and concisely communicate long‑ and short‑range maintenance plans to maintenance personnel and equipment operators.

Knowledge of safety and environmental procedures.

Teamwork with company supervisors, peers, and subordinates is a must.

Ability to read, write, and speak English.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions
Occupational demands include sitting, walking, and using hands to operate a computer and office machinery. The role requires occasional lifting up to 25 pounds, frequent lifting up to 50 pounds, and is performed in environments that may involve high noise levels, strong odors, heat and cold, and occasional exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals. The workplace requires safe handling of electrical hazards, travel to off‑site locations, and use of ladders for maintenance tasks.

The employee must be able to remain in a stationary position, move about inside and outside the work location, and operate under desks and in the server closet. Appropriate vision—including clear distance and color vision—sometimes and a range of sensory awareness are required. Weight and force demands include lifting up to 50 pounds frequently.

The information contained in this job description is intended to describe the essential job functions required of those assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the job.

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.

Application Process
The position is currently open. The hiring process begins with submission of qualifications and refers to the company's equal‑opportunity statement above.

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