Industrial processor of animal ag by-products into proteins, fats, gelatin, and renewable fuels
Darling Ingredients operates a capital- and logistics-intensive business across 260+ facilities, processing roughly 15% of global animal agriculture residuals into collagen, gelatin, feed ingredients, and biofuels. The hiring profile is heavily weighted toward manufacturing (123 roles) and operations (107 roles) with minimal engineering (15), reflecting a mature, execution-focused organization where supply-chain efficiency and equipment reliability directly drive margin. Pain points cluster around equipment downtime, safety compliance, and raw-material flow — typical constraints for a processor operating at industrial scale.
Notable leadership hires: Safety Director, Maintenance Lead
Darling Ingredients (NYSE: DAR) is a publicly traded processor founded in 1882 that converts animal agriculture and food industry by-products into high-value ingredients and renewable energy. The company holds ~30% of global collagen production and operates facilities across 15+ countries, primarily in North America and Europe. Revenue derives from three segments: rendering (proteins and fats for animal feed), specialty ingredients (gelatin, hydrolyzed collagen for human food and supplements), and biofuels (renewable diesel and biodiesel). The business model is underpinned by long-term supply contracts with food processors and slaughterhouses, and customer relationships span feed manufacturers, food brands, and energy offtakers.
Manufacturing and planning tools: SAP, Oracle, LIMS (lab), CMMS (maintenance), PLC (process control), AutoCAD. Analytics: Python, R, Power BI, Tableau. Finance: Hyperion. Workflow: ServiceNow. Office: Microsoft suite.
Active hiring in United States, Netherlands, Canada, Belgium, and Poland. Headquarters in Irving, Texas.
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