Rendering Supervisor

We’re Hiring – Rendering Supervisor!

Since 2004, Entaj has grown into one of Saudi Arabia’s leading poultry producers, with an annual capacity of over 90 million birds and an ambitious plan to reach 185 million by 2026. Committed to food security and sustainability, Entaj continues to deliver high-quality poultry products using world-class, environmentally friendly technologies.

About the role:

To supervise and manage all daily operations of the Rendering Plant, ensuring efficient processing of poultry by-products, optimal cooking parameters,

consistent protein meal quality, high production yield, and compliance with food safety, environmental, and HSE requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise the daily operation of all rendering production lines, including intestine, feather, and blood processing lines, ensuring proper operation of hydrolyzers and associated equipment.
• Monitor and control cooking parameters, including temperature, pressure, residence time, and moisture content, according to approved operating procedures.
• Calculate and optimize batch formulations and cooking ratios to ensure consistent product quality and maximum protein yield.
• Ensure the quality of finished protein meal and rendered fat meets established specifications.
• Monitor production KPIs, including production yield, throughput, energy consumption, and raw material utilization.
• Coordinate with the Maintenance Team to minimize equipment downtime and ensure preventive maintenance is implemented.
• Ensure proper handling of raw materials and finished products to minimize losses, contamination, and waste.
• Monitor process deviations, troubleshoot operational problems, and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations, hygiene standards, and company HSE procedures.
• Supervise operators, allocate duties, provide on-the-job training, and ensure adherence to standard operating procedures.
• Prepare daily production reports and analyze operational performance to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

Qualifications, Experience, and Knowledge & Skills:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in rendering plant operations, preferably in the poultry processing industry.
• Strong practical knowledge of rendering processes, hydrolyzers, cooking systems, and protein meal production.
• Proven experience in calculating cooking ratios, controlling process parameters, and optimizing protein yield.
• Good understanding of protein meal quality parameters, production KPIs, and troubleshooting.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.