Packaging Supervisor

American Sugar Refining; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 63,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Job summary

ASR Group in Maryland is seeking a Packaging Supervisor to direct sugar packaging operations on rotating shifts, overseeing up to 35 unionized hourly employees and ensuring GMP, safety, and quality standards. The role emphasizes achieving production targets, leading teams in continuous improvement, and training staff on procedures, with a focus on communication and problem-solving.

Candidates should have 2+ years in packaging, 3+ years leading teams, and a basic mechanical/electrical

Qualifications

• Four year degree or equivalent military experience preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic understanding of mechanical, electrical and instrumentation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Achieving results through subordinates in a unionized environment.
• Maintaining standard production rates while complying with safety and quality standards.
• Leading assigned teams in the continuous improvement process.
• Training team members on proper procedures.

Skills

Packaging operations

Team leadership

Safety compliance

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Four year degree or equivalent military experience

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

PLC programming

Industrial electronics

Microsoft Word/Excel

Job description

ASR Group 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. Across North America, ASR Group owns and operates six sugar refineries, located in Louisiana, New York, California, Maryland, Canada and Mexico. In Europe, the company owns and operates sugar refineries in England and Portugal. 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

The Packaging Supervisor will direct sugar packagingoperations on rotating shifts. The supervisor will direct teams of specialized union employees ensuring good manufacturing practices and safe operating procedures. The supervisor will achieve standard production volume, quality standards, and regulatory compliance through the supervision of hourly personnel (up to 35) on rotating shifts.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND SKILLS:

• Achieving results through subordinates in a unionized environment
• Maintaining standard production rates while maintaining compliance with safety, regulatory and quality standards
• Leading assigned teams in the continuous improvement process
• Training team members on proper procedures

EXPERIENCE:

• 2 years of experience working in a packaging operation preferred
• Minimum of 3 years of experience leading a team in an industrial setting or equivalent military leadership
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Basic understanding of mechanical, electrical and instrumentation
• Basic industrial electric background, computer, PLC programming, and mechanical troubleshooting skills
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Analytical Thinking & Decision Making - Identifies and understands trends and/or issues; connects data points through analysis to arrive at a logical conclusion.
• Business & Financial Acumen - Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the financial, accounting, marketing and operational functions of our organization; interpreting and applying understanding of key financial indicators to make better corporate decisions.
• Effective Communication - Expresses ideas and information in a clear and concise manner by tailoring one's message to fit the interests and needs of the audience.
• Customer Orientation - Keeps internal and/or external customer(s) in mind at all times. Strives to proactively address customer concerns and needs. Assists business partners and customers to achieve their work goals via application of their own skills and knowledge; strives to provide consistent customer satisfaction.
• Establishes Trust - Gaining the confidence and faith of others by actions and words that promote being honest, forthcoming, integrious and vulnerable.
• Problem-Solving - Anticipates, evaluates, diagnoses, and resolves problems in a systematic and fact-based manner.
• Results Orientation & Accountability - Takes accountability, identifies, executes and drives actions to consistently achieve desired results.
• Teamwork & Collaboration - Creates a climate that fosters commitment to a common vision and shared values that promote cooperation and working together through trust and support of others.
• Change Management - Achieves success through change: identifies opportunities for improvement and innovation, removes barriers and resistance, and enables behaviors that support desired outcomes.
• Develops Others - Plans for the growth of others, diligently addressing performance issues and conflicts, both at the individual and organizational level with the purpose of achieving results through the activities of other people.
• Strategic Mindset - Understands company's short and long-term priorities and aligns department priorities and behavior around achievement of those objectives

EDUCATION:

• Four year degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent military experience preferred
• High School Diploma or GED required

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

• Up to 35 employees per shift

SALARY PAY RANGE: $62,500 - $115,500.00 plus bonus

The pay rate for the successful candidate will depend on the candidate's qualifications and prior experience.

Benefits include healthcare (medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs) available the first of the month following 30 days of employment, 401(k) with match, life insurance, AD&D, short-term disability, vacation, holiday and sick time.

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.