Raw Sugar Team Manager

ASR Group; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sugar company located in Toronto is seeking an engineer with leadership experience in manufacturing. The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical aptitude and proven track record in continuous improvement. Responsibilities include enhancing production processes and coordinating the loading operations. A B.S. degree in Engineering or similar, along with 5+ years of relevant experience, is required.

Benefits

Inclusive and accessible work environment

Commitment to diversity

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Process engineering or Manufacturing.
• Proven results in Continuous Improvement with Lean Manufacturing and 6 Sigma.
• Demonstrated ability to solve problems and develop solutions.

Responsibilities

• Implement improvements in Process equipment throughput and safety.
• Coordinate the arrival and offloading of raw sugar vessels.
• Provide technical support for capital projects and new product testing.

Skills

Effective communication

Manufacturing systems theory

Continuous improvement

Statistical methods

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Education

B.S. degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Overview

Redpath Sugar Ltd. is located on Toronto’s historic downtown waterfront and has been part of Canada’s heritage for over 160 years. Redpath Sugar Ltd. is part of ASR Group which is the world’s largest refiner and marketer of cane sugar, with an annual production capacity of more than 6 million tons of sugar. The company produces a full line of grocery, industrial, food service and specialty sweetener products. In addition to Redpath Sugar Ltd. and across North America, ASR Group owns and operates sugar refineries, located in Louisiana, New York, California, Maryland, and Mexico. In the European Union, the company owns and operates sugar refineries in England, Portugal and Italy. ASR Group also owns and operates mills in Mexico and Belize. The company’s brand portfolio includes the leading brands Domino®, C&H®, Redpath®, Tate & Lyle®, Lyle’s® and Sidul®.

Overview

You are an engineer\technologist with leadership experience in a fast-paced, complex manufacturing operation. You have a proven track record and a strong mechanical aptitude, excellent analytical thinking and problem solving skills and a drive for continuous improvement. You enjoy a challenge and have the energy and vision to recognize and implement improvement opportunities both independently and as part of a team with members of all levels of an organization.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Accountable identifying and implementing improvements in Process equipment throughput, quality, safety and efficiency
• Working closely with operational personnel to understand problems, perform troubleshooting and develop solutions together
• Use strong continuous improvement skills to enhance system reliability and identify/implement productivity and cost improvements including new technologies.
• Develop and improve procedures and instructions to maximize Bulk and Liquid loading production scheduling and overall loading operations up to and including process aid consumption
• Coordinate arrival and offloading of raw sugar vessels, track downtime and implement actions to improve efficiency
• Show thorough understanding of the interactions between machine, materials, methods, environment, and people to provide robust operating systems.
• Provide key technical support in capital projects and new product and Process equipment testing/start-ups. Ensure safety and quality aspects of the equipment meets company requirements
• Provide documentation, operator and maintenance training and support.
• Design and develop capital projects for new equipment installation.

Required Skills

• Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Recognized technical abilities and practical experience with strong capabilities in the following areas:
  • Theory/functionality of manufacturing systems and unit operations; Continuous improvement; Statistics and analytical methods; Process measurement and control; Mechanical aptitude; Troubleshooting; Ability to understand and apply general engineering principles
• Manage multiple projects with overlapping tasks and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to lead diverse teams to challenge the status quo to achieve operational improvements
• Demonstrated ability to identify problems, develops solutions, and quickly implements their strategy.
• Proficient skills specifically in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook are required.
• Fundamental understanding of food standards, safety and sanitary regulations and good manufacturing practices.

Educational & Experience

• B.S. degree (or technology diploma) in Engineering, Process Science or related field from an accredited college/university.
• 5+ years of experience in Process engineering\technology, Process development, quality engineering, or manufacturing.
• A demonstrated ability to select and apply sound engineering practices and principles to the design and development of high volume consumer products Process.
• Strong background and proven results in Leading Continuous Improvement efforts through the application of Lean Manufacturing and 6 Sigma Activities.

Supervisory Responsibility

• Shared responsibility to oversee department of approximately 20 hourly associates within a unionized facility.

Recruitment Process

• Candidates will take part in multiple interviews, and other testing as required as part of the recruitment and assessment process.

For more than 100 years, our employees have taken pride in “Making Life a Little Sweeter” by providing our customers and consumers with quality service and sugar products. Our commitment to that principle drives us in all that we do and encourages us to uphold our company’s high ethical standards of business conduct to ensure our continued success. Redpath Sugar Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live, including those with disabilities. Should you require accommodation or support in any aspect of our recruitment and selection process, we will work with you to meet your needs.