Process Team Manager

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

Job summary

American Sugar Refining, Inc. seeks a Process Team Manager to lead sugar refining operations on a designated shift in Chalmette, Louisiana.

You will supervise hourly personnel, ensure GMP and safe practices, and drive production quality and efficiency in a union setting. Qualifications include 3-5 years of industrial supervision, basic mechanical/electrical/instrumentation knowledge, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate or Bachelor degree strongly preferred.
• 3-5 years industrial supervision experience required.
• Experience managing a liquid process system with knowledge of fluid systems, chemistry and mathematics.

Responsibilities

• Directs sugar refining operations on designated shift.
• Directs teams of specialized employees ensuring GMP and safe operating procedures.
• Achieves standard production volume, quality standards, and regulatory compliance under union and hourly personnel supervision.
• Controls energy, water, air, and electric power to reduce costs and meet objectives.
• Develops supervisory and operating personnel with optimal labor use per shift.
• Manages employee relations within contract guidelines.
• Participates in continuous improvement processes.
• Coordinates non-routine maintenance activities.

Skills

Leadership

GMP

Problem solving

Communication

SAP

MS Office

Education

High school diploma or GED; Associate or Bachelor preferred

Tools

SAP

MS Office

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 Team manager is responsible to provide necessary technical support and leadership, to directing, facilitating, and coordinating the performance, development, and improvement of the overall operation. This position has the responsibility of establishing/maintaining a capable, continuously improving, high-quality workforce with a focus on improving plant equipment reliability, quality, process, and efficiency

Detailed Roles & Responsibilities

• Directs sugar refining operations on designated shift.
• Directs teams of specialized employees ensuring good manufacturing practices, GMP and safe operating procedures.
• Achieves standard production volume, quality standards, and regulatory compliance through the supervision of hourly personnel on rotating shifts.
• Controls the use of energy (fuel and steam), water, air, and electric power in an ongoing effort to reduce refining costs. Controls the use of refining aids. Ensures that cost objectives are met.
• Develops supervisory and operating personnel to ensure optimum use of labor force assigned to each shift. Evaluates the performance of subordinates.
• Handles employee and labour relations problems on shift within limits of the contract, delegated authority and established guidelines.
• Actively participates in continuous improvement process.
• Identifies and coordinates non-routine maintenance activities.

Work Experiences

• The successful candidate must be able to achieve results through subordinates in an organized labor environment.3-5 years industrial supervision experience is required.
• The applicant must be able to manage a liquid process system utilizing his or her basic knowledge of fluid systems, general chemistry, and mathematics.

Education Requirements

• High school diploma or GED is required; Associate or Bachelor degree strongly preferred

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

• Supervises both union and salary employees.

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

Candidate must have the ability to:

• Basic understanding of mechanical, electrical and instrumentation work.
• Demonstrated troubleshooting and problem solving skills.
• Quantifiable leadership skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are a must.
• Demonstrated ability to coach and lead employees in a team based environment.
• Computer literacy is required (MS Office, SAP, etc.).
• Ability to work effectively with subordinates, peers and supervision.
• Have a high regard and ownership for personal safety and the safety of others

LOCATION OF ROLE

• Chalmette, Louisiana

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.