Process Supervisor

American Sugar Refining, Inc.; Arabi (LA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

American Sugar Refining, Inc. in Chalmette, LA, seeks a Process Supervisor to direct all activities of the cane sugar refining process, ensuring quality and energy efficiency. You will manage liquid materials receipt, safety, and regulatory compliance while guiding teams in a unionized environment.

The role emphasizes leadership, training, and strong communication to maintain production targets and drive continuous improvement across shifts.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience in a chemical processing, pharmaceutical or food manufacturing plant as a process/production supervisor or related experience.
• Experience supervising union personnel.
• Experience leading operational excellence/continuous improvement efforts.

Responsibilities

• Maintains standard production rates while ensuring compliance with safety, regulatory and quality standards
• Leads assigned teams in the continuous improvement process
• Achieves results through subordinates in a unionized environment

Skills

Leadership

Training

Communication

Union supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree (engineering/science/business)

Tools

SAP

Word

Excel

Outlook

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 Process Supervisor will direct all activities of the entire refining process of cane sugar including the receipt of liquid materials, ensuring quality standards are met through the efficient use of energy (fuel and steam), water, air, and electric power.

Detailed Roles & Responsibilities

• Maintains standard production rates while ensuring compliance with safety, regulatory and quality standards
• Leads assigned teams in the continuous improvement process
• Achieves results through subordinates in a unionized environment

Work Experiences

• Five years of experience in a chemical processing, pharmaceutical or food manufacturing plant as a process/production supervisor or related experience.
• Previous experience supervising union personnel.
• Experience with and demonstrated success in leading operational excellence/continuous improvement efforts.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree is strongly preferred in an engineering, science, or business related field.
• Concentration in chemical engineering, physics, or related science field is preferred.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

• Responsible for the supervision of union hourly employees

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

• Quantifiable leadership skills
• Ability to train others
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work overtime and rotating shifts
• Proficient with Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices
• Proficiency with SAP is preferred

LOCATION OF ROL

• 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.