Dave Young, CSP

Energizer
DISC Type : I

Plant Manager at Darling Ingredients

New Market, Virginia, United States

Overview

Dave Young is a Certified Safety Professional® and the current Plant Manager at Darling Ingredients, where he focuses on operational efficiency. His career is built on a foundation of safety management roles, including positions at Innovative Refrigeration Systems and Andersen Corporation, reflecting his deep expertise in EHS and PPE.

An Army veteran and self-described "Gear Nerd, " Dave is passionate about high-quality equipment, welding, and fabrication. This interest is evident in his detailed reviews of work boots and his advocacy for effective safety practices. His background has cultivated a strong commitment to spreading the word of safety.

Unique fact: Dave often shares the quote, "Tis wiser to sidestep the pit than to claweth thy way out, all bruised and torn asunder. "

Personality Overview

Believer

Big Picture Person

Enthusiastic

They are people oriented, friendly and like creating new connections.  Unlike C or D types, they are vocal with their opinions but not so much with their questions. They are naturally enthusiastic, so take their promise with a pinch of salt.

Topics They Care About

Workplace Safety Messaging
He is a Certified Safety Professional® who actively questions the effectiveness of common practices like "toolbox talks" to ensure the safety message is impactful.
High-Quality PPE
Identifies as a "PPE and Safety Equipment Expert" and a "Gear Nerd, " publishing detailed personal reviews of professional equipment like HexArmor boots.
Operational Efficiency
In his role as Plant Manager, he is responsible for ensuring his team's operational efficiency KPIs are successfully achieved.

Media Appearances

Dave has no verified media appearances

Work History

8-2025
Plant Manager at Darling Ingredients
3-2025 - 8-2025
Sr. Safety Manager at Innovative Refrigeration Systems, Inc.
1-2025 - 3-2025
Safety Manager at Innovative Refrigeration Systems, Inc.
2-2024 - 1-2025
Environment, Health and Safety Manager at DRiV Incorporated
12-2022 - 2-2024
Site Safety Specialist at Andersen Corporation

Education

8-2008 - 8-2013
Bachelor of Arts - BA from Utah Valley University

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Exp : 8 Location : New Market, Virginia, United States Job Level : Middle Designation : Plant Manager at Darling Ingredients
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Insights For Selling To Dave

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Talk anecdotally about the customer experience that your product offers
  • Use adjectives like ‘amazing’, ‘coolest’, ‘unbelievable’ etc.
  • Invite them for a lunch or a drink/coffee

DONT's

  • Don’t assume a yes just because they have not said no
  • Avoid overloading them with too much detail
  • Avoid cutting into their flow

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Dave is

  • Relationship and trust can be vital with them, sometimes more than anything else.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Dave

  • They are unlikely to say no directly, you have to make that decision yourself.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Dave move?

  • They are not the fastest decision makers, their friendly approach can give false positive signals.
  • Can Dave take some risk or not?

  • They may take certain risks that they deem unlikely of personal repercussions.

You And Dave

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