Bulk Loading Supervisor

American Sugar Refining, Inc.; Arabi (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

ASR Group is seeking a Bulk Loading Supervisor in Chalmette, LA to oversee bulk activities including rail car loading and shipping and to direct employees in a manufacturing setting. The role involves ensuring efficient operations, inventory tracking, and professional customer interactions.

Ideal candidates will have 2–5 years of experience in bulk loading with supervisory responsibility or equivalent military experience, plus a high school diploma (associate's degree preferred).

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Associate's Degree or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee loading and unloading of rail cars and efficient operation of the Finishing department.
• Track inventory to ensure availability and on-time deliveries.
• Interface with customers professionally to resolve issues.
• Maintain and coordinate documentation and certifications.
• Supervise personnel in a unionized environment.
• Ensure the area is audit-ready at all times.

Skills

Knowledge of GMP

Experience supervising union personnel

Ability to recognize different grades 

Mechanical aptitude

Physical strength and lifting up to 50

Knowledge of conveyors and related lab

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's Degree or equivalent preferred

Job description

The ASR Group® family of companies make up the world’s largest refiner and marketer of cane sugar. The companies produce a full line of grocery, industrial, foodservice and specialty sweetener products. Across North America, ASR Group® companies operate five sugar refineries, located in California, Maryland, Louisiana, Canada and Mexico. In Europe, ASR Group® companies operate sugar refineries in the United Kingdom, Portugal, and, with a joint venture partner, Italy. The companies also farm sugarcane and own sugar mills in Mexico and Belize. The ASR Group® portfolio includes the leading brands Domino®, C&H®, Florida Crystals®, Redpath®, Tate & Lyle®, Lyle's®, Sidul® and Whitworths®. ASR Group® companies also produce and market Tellus®, a single-use, compostable tableware and foodservice product made from plant fibers, including sugarcane.

Overview

The Bulk Loading Supervisor is responsible for assisting in the oversight of all Bulk activities including, loading and shipping of product by rail car, customer relations and directing employees.

Detailed Roles & Responsibilities

• Assuring the proper loading and unloading of rail cars in an efficient manner, as well as effective operations of the Finishing department.
• Tracking product inventory to ensure appropriate availability and make sure items are delivered to or from as expected.
• Interface with the customer in a professional manner to solve problems and answer questions.
• Maintain and coordinate documentation and certifications.
• Overseeing personnel in a unionized environment.
• Ensures area is audit ready at all times.
• The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years of experience working in a bulk loading department in a manufacturing setting with supervisory experience or equivalent military experience.

Education Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Associate's Degree or equivalent from an accredited technical school, college, or university is preferred.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

• Directly supervise and coordinate the day to day duties for union employees.
• Ensure Labor Contract is followed by all employees, and reports any potential violation.
• Initiate disciplinary measures according to the Labor Contract.
• Review hourly employees’ performance and identify training needs
• Review daily reports with staff

Essential Capabilities (knowledge, Skills, Abilities And Personal Attributes)

• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices
• Experience supervising union personnel
• Must have the ability to recognize different grades of sugar
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs., stand, walk, stoop, bend, reach, and climb as needed
• Must have mechanical aptitude
• Knowledge of conveyor, elevator, vibrating screen, weight scale, etc. equipment.

LOCATION OF ROLE

• Chalmette, LA

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.