Packaging Area Manager

Tate & Lyle; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 92,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision coverage

Paid time off

401K with company match

Life insurance

Lifestyle Spending Account

ERGs

Job summary

Tate & Lyle is seeking an experienced Packaging Area Manager to provide technical leadership for the packaging area, ensuring safe operations, product quality, and cost efficiency. The role requires strong engineering and leadership capabilities to drive maintenance, project execution and continuous improvement.

The candidate will oversee engineering support, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with regulatory and EHSQS standards, while fostering growth of team members and alignment with

Qualifications

• BS degree in Chemical engineering or related field with at least 5 years of engineering/plant experience.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to lead teams and manage cross-functional projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Packaging area ensuring safe operation, high product quality, and cost effectiveness.
• Oversee engineering, maintenance, project management and technical documentation for the area.
• Manage budgets for repairs, maintenance and capital investments with a focus on regulatory compliance.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Influence others

Team leadership

Problem solving

Analytical ability

Financial acumen

Education

BS in Chemical Engineering

Job description

Role purpose

The position provides technical expertise to maintain and continuously develop and improve the packaging process in order to minimize cost, to ensure the technical means for safe operation and high product quality and to guarantee the desired technical plant availability.

Main Accountabilities

EHSQS-The Packaging Area Manager is accountable for implementation and adherence requirements of the Tate and Lyle environmental health, safety, quality (Food Safety), and security system for the packaging team. Active leadership in the operational excellence program through participation in the performance management system This position ensures the organization, planning, direction and control of process & technical changes/ improvements and technical documentation for the Packaging area. The Packaging Manager supervises; Shift Supervisors, Production Shift Managers, dotted line supervision of assigned production engineers, Operators and overall responsibility for the operations of the respective production/business unit. The position provides the technical expertise to maintain and continuously develop and improve the area in order to minimize cost, to ensure the technical means for safe operation and high product quality. Responsible for the technical care and condition of the areas. Assures the defined technical availability of the unit according to the production requirements, with continuous technical improvements, and in conformance to changing requirements in respect to economics, safety and care for the environment. Fully responsible for planning, managing, and organizing the engineering and technical support to the area. This support includes maintenance activities, technical changes, project management and technical documentation. Responsible for the repair and maintenance budgets and together with the plant manager and operations manager for the capital investment budgets of the area. Is business oriented in his/her work and shows a high level of cost awareness and cost responsibility. Leads team members in designated areas, offering guidance, expertise, and support to foster their growth and development. Provides seasoned process, maintenance and project expertise which combines mastery of process engineering with in-depth knowledge of the plant requirements. Uses mature engineering judgment, creativity and foresight to initiate studies, projects and new developments and to anticipate and solve unprecedented problems with a focus on long term technical solutions. Provides plant specific technical expertise on the application of new process developments, on equipment innovations and on state-of-the-art maintenance and project techniques, ensuring regulatory compliance of the technical installations, maintenance practices and the technical documentation. Tate & Lyle complies with all local/state regulations requiring salary range transparency. When determining final compensation, we take into consideration: skillset, job scope, knowledge, prior experience, cost of living, market data, budget availability, and other factors as permitted by law.

Salary and Benefits

Starting pay for this position is $92,300.00 - $123,100.00 - $153,900.00 USD Annual In addition to competitive pay, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that includes but is not limited to:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision coverages
• Paid time off package, including vacation, sick time, and 16 weeks of paid parental leave
• 401K with company match
• Company paid life insurance
• Additional benefits at no cost to employee such as: Lifestyle Spending Account, Identity Theft protection, Employee Assistance Program, telemedicine and more!

In addition to your Total Rewards, culture and ED&I are very important to Tate & Lyle. We offer multiple Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that support various communities

Competencies, Skills and Experience Required

• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Ability to influence others and lead small teams
• Lead initiatives of moderate scope and impact
• Effective problem identification and solution skills
• Proven analytical and organizational ability
• Financial Acumen
• A BS degree in Chemical engineering or related field with at least 5 years of engineering and plant experience is necessary for this position.

The incumbent must possess broad based skills in engineering as well as planning, organizing, people development, and engagement.

Work Environment – Plant

While performing duties of this job in the plant, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions on site. The noise level in the plant environment and job sites can be loud. While performing functions in the plant the employee works near moving mechanical parts and in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity, and exposure to dust. Protecting our people and the environment is foundational to our business\ Each team member is expected to support the Tate & Lyle culture where Environment, Health, Safety, Quality, and Security are the overriding values in all activities. Every team member is accountable for working safely and complying with all EHSQS policies, procedures and regulations relevant to their work and is expected to speak up and intervene to prevent unsafe conditions and to respect fellow workers and the communities in which we work. Included in this is abidance with our Life Saving Principles (LSPs) and our STOP WORK AUTHORITY which are developed to strengthen our workplace safety, prevent serious injury or loss of life.

EHSQS Excellence Culture and Improvements in Area of Responsibility

Level 2 – Key Drive EHSQS Excellence Culture and Improvements in Area of Responsibility Focus on EHSQS Systems, Policies, & Procedures and their effects on day to day operations Audit and Review EHSQS effectiveness in area As a member of the Management Team incumbent shares overall responsibility for: Preparing, implementing and positively promoting EHSQS Management Systems (J2EE) Reviewing EHSQS performance to ensure company objectives and expectations are met Involving all employees in the relevant EHSQS plans for activities and services Assessing the existence and effectiveness of EHSQS plans through appropriate audits and reviews. Effectively reviewing and tracking corrective actions for all incidents, defects, hazards, inadequacies of procedures and suggested improvements that are escalated. Implementing leadership requirements specified in the EHS Management Standards Reviewing performance to ensure plant compliance with Non-GMO program.

California Consumer Privacy Act ("CCPA")

The Company is committed to complying with the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”) and all data privacy and laws in the jurisdictions in which it recruits and hires employees. We collect the following categories of personal information for the purpose of hiring the best qualified applicants and to comply with applicable employment laws: Name and contact information; Job preference and work availability; Social Security Number and/or other identification information; Education and qualifications; Employment history and experience; Military service; Reference and background check information, including relevant criminal history and credit history; Social media information; Pre-employment test results; Post-offer medical examination information and results, including drug test results; Voluntary self-disclosure information regarding minority, veteran, and disability status; and Information provided by you during the hiring process.

Company Overview

Tate & Lyle is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of an inclusive workforce. With 165 years of ingredient innovation, Tate & Lyle helps food and beverage brands grow by winning on taste, nutrition and performance. The company’s ingredients power products consumed by millions every day, delivering value in 120 markets. Tate & Lyle combines leading expertise in sweetening, mouthfeel and fortification to reduce sugar, calories and fat, add fibre and protein, and optimise texture and stability across beverages, dairy, bakery, snacks, soups, sauces and dressings. With approximately 5,000 experts across around 75 locations in 38 countries, Tate & Lyle partners globally to solve challenges, accelerate launches and deliver commercial advantage, guided by its brand promise: Science, Solutions, Society worldwide. For more information, please visitwww.tateandlyle.comor follow Tate & Lyle onLinkedIn,X (Twitter),FacebookorYouTube