Rendering Superintendent

We are seeking an experienced Rendering Superintendent one of a client to oversee the day-to-day activities of a rendering plant, including raw material receiving and timely loading for customers. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on leader with proven experience managing rendering operations in a food manufacturing or protein processing environment. This role requires strong employee supervision, process optimization, safety compliance, environmental stewardship, troubleshooting, and decision-making skills to lead a team in a fast-paced, 24/7 operation.

Job Description:

Responsibilities: Monitor and supervise daily activities and execute initiatives to meet operational, environmental, and safety goals./ Troubleshoot operational issues and take appropriate corrective actions./ Train, retain, develop, direct, and support rendering employees./ Oversee continuous cross-training programs to build employee competencies and strengthen team capabilities./ Complete daily operational reports and monitor completed reports for accuracy, taking corrective action as necessary./ Oversee raw material receiving and ensure timely loading of finished products for customers./ Support process optimization, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement initiatives./ Maintain safety, environmental, product quality, and regulatory compliance./ Support inventory management, preventative maintenance programs, and rendering equipment operations./ Collaborate with operations, maintenance, transportation, and live production teams./ Work independently during assigned off-shifts and maintain flexibility to supervise other shifts as needed./ Support employee development, retention, and engagement across production teams.

Required Qualifications: High School Diploma/GED required./ Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field preferred./ On-the-job training (OJT)./ Minimum 5 years of demonstrated supervisory or management experience./ 3–5 years of rendering experience./ Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) certification./ Ability to make sound decisions related to plant operations, safety, environmental requirements, and product quality./ Technical understanding of plant operating software, equipment, and processes./ Ability to work one assigned shift out of four and maintain flexibility to help supervise other shifts as needed.

Preferred Qualifications and Background: 5+ years of leadership experience in rendering, protein processing, feed manufacturing, or related food manufacturing operations./ Experience managing supervisors and hourly production teams./ Strong knowledge of safety, environmental, quality, and regulatory compliance./ Experience with production reporting, KPIs, and continuous improvement initiatives./ Ability to work collaboratively across operations, maintenance, transportation, and live production teams./ Stable employment history with progressive leadership responsibility./ Experience managing USDA/FDA-regulated operations./ Experience with rendering equipment, raw material receiving, inventory management, preventative maintenance programs, and finished product loading./ Demonstrated success in improving operational efficiency, safety performance, and employee engagement.