Packaging Electrical Supervisor

American Sugar Refining; Arabi (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

American Sugar Refining in Arabi, LA seeks a Packaging Electrical Supervisor to oversee high-speed packaging equipment and supervise electrical packaging staff in a unionized setting. You will ensure safe operation, troubleshoot complex equipment and supervise preventive maintenance.

The role requires coordinating with maintenance teams, reading blueprints, and improving line performance while adhering to safety standards and company policies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Industrial Maintenance certificate/degree preferred.
• At least 2 years as Industrial Maintenance Supervisor or Packaging Equipment Supervisor.
• Experience with high-speed packaging equipment and robotics.
• Knowledge of safety procedures in a unionized manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

• Instructs personnel in the proper performance of their duties as required.
• Oversees maintenance and repairs of Lambert and Fanuc Robotic Palletizers and related systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair packaging machine problems with speed and accuracy.
• Reads and interprets blueprints, sketches, schematics, and manuals.
• Responsible for updating blueprints, schematics and drawings.
• Determines materials and supplies needed to support maintenance.
• Overhauls basic machine elements such as glue pumps, gear reducers, clutches/brake assemblies.
• Performs/oversees safety procedures and ensures compliance.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Supervisory experience

Troubleshooting

Electrical systems

Packaging equipment

Fanuc robotics

Programmable logic controllers

Microsoft Office

Conveyors knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Industrial Maintenance certificate/degree

Tools

SAP

Fanuc controllers

Conveyor belt maintenance

Mettler-Toledo Hi-speed

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 Packaging Electrical Supervisor is responsible for assisting in the supervision of high speed packaging equipment including Fanuc robot cells, Lambert palletizers, Orion Stretch Wrappers and Top Sheet Dispensers. The position also supervises electrical packaging employees in a unionized environment.

DETAILED ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Instructs personnel in the proper performance of their duties as required
• Oversees maintenance and repairs adjusts when necessary Lambert and Fanuc Robotic Palletizers including all allied electrical and mechanical systems
• Responsible for guidance and oversight in troubleshooting and repairs of all related packaging machine problems with competent speed and accuracy
• Reads and interprets blueprints, sketches, schematic drawings, and manufacturer's instructions
• Responsible for continuous updating blueprints, schematics and drawings
• Determines materials and supplies needed to support maintenance and repair
• Responsible for services and overhauls of basic machine elements such as glue pumps, gear reducers, clutches-brake assemblies
• Performs/Oversees simple metal work, use of band saws, drill press, chop saw, fabricating brackets and rails, drill and tap, extracting broken bolts etc.
• Ensures that all work is being performed in accordance with established safety procedures

WORK EXPERIENCES

• At least 2 years of experience as an Industrial Maintenance Supervisor or Packaging Equipment Supervisor in a manufacturing facility

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required
• Certificate or degree in an Industrial Maintenance field required
• Military service will be considered

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

• Responsible for supervision and scheduling of the #1 Auto Machine Meechanics and #2 Auto Machine Mechinac for maintenance and repairs
• Must establish relationships and address conflict through appropriate resolution skills and techniques as needed
• Must consistently maintain and demonstrate a high regard for personal safety, for the safety of company assets, and employees

ESSENTIAL CAPABILITIES (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES)

• Fabrication skills utilizing shop equipment
• Must have ability to diagnose and correct operating issues with packaging and allied equipment
• Should have knowledge of machine lubrication and different types of lubricants is needed
• Must have strong computer skills and be proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook)

• Knowledge of SAP is preferred
• Must have the ability to square, lace, replace, and track all types of conveyor belts
• Should be able to align, tension, and replace all types of power transmission devices. (V-belt, sheaves, chain and sprockets, bearings)
• Must have capability of troubleshooting electronic and repairing pneumatic systems
• The ability to troubleshoot using programmable logic controllers as listed:
• A.B. Control logic
• A.B. SLC 500.
• A.B. PLC5
• A.B. Micro logix
• A.B. Compact logix
• Fanuc robotic controllers
• Mettler-Toledo Hi-speed
• Required to work some weekends and overtime, as needed
• Considerable physical effort required. Standing or walking up to 85%-90% of time; Climbing, lying in prone position, crouching, kneeling, carrying, pulling and pushing
• May be required to lift moderate heavy materials, equipment, and bags of sugar. May be required to work on scaffolds, man-lifts or ladders

LOCATION

Arabi, LA

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