Process Department Manager

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 primary responsibility of the Process Department Manager is to effectively plan, coordinate, manage, and control all of the raw sugar and processing operations for the Refinery. Responsibilities includes minimizing environmental issues, sucrose losses and production cost while maintaining the highest product quality. The Process Manager also has the responsibility for meeting and maintaining established safety, sanitation, and environmental regulations. The Process Manager directly supervises the Raw Sugar Team Manager, Process Team Managers, Process Supervisors, and staff Process Engineers, and indirectly supervises the raw sugar and process hourly employees.

Detailed Roles & Responsibilities

• Review daily and weekly process operation with the Process Team Managers to improve overall Refining Efficiencies
• Review current product inventory level and anticipated customer demand with Logistics to assure adequate order fulfillment.
• Direct the daily and weekly activities of the Raw Sugar Team Manager, Process Team Managers, Process Supervisors, and staff Process Engineers, and insure coordination of proper priorities.
• Review the previous day’s operation with the Plant Manager and notify him/her of current actual problems and expected problem areas which could affect customer delivery, product quality, or production demand.
• Review the weekend shutdown maintenance and cleaning schedules to assure that repairs and cleaning are done effectively at minimal cost, with minimal adverse effect on production and quality
• Develop and implement plans to continuously improve departmental performance.
• Determine the long range needs of the department and develop plans that implement solutions thru capital projects/additions. This will require the assistance of the corporate engineer group at times.
• Conduct performance evaluations on a timely basis and establish performance goals.
• Work with Process Supervisors, and staff Process Engineers to develop required training, cost reduction, and other necessary programs or initiatives within the department.
• Understand unit operations efficiencies and improve operations to minimize sucrose losses.
• Develop and lead employees in the transition to a culture of accountability. Give feedback as necessary in accordance with established plant policies and procedures while maintaining a high level of fairness and uniformity.
• Utilize Laboratory daily data and/or on-line process analytical instrumentation to trouble shoot production issues.
  
  

Education Requirements

• BS/BA Technical degree from an accredited college/university required or equivalent in Cane Sugar Refinery Management Experience.
• 5 or more years of experience leading operations in a unionized manufacturing environment highly preferred.
  
  

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

• Directly supervises the Raw Sugar Team Manager, Process Supervisors, and staff Process Engineers, and indirectly supervises the raw sugar and process hourly employees.
  
  

Skills

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

• Quantifiable leadership skills.
• Basic understanding of mechanical, electrical and instrumentation.
• Demonstrated ability to coach, lead, develop and train employees in a team-based environment, and make effective decisions.
• Demonstrated troubleshooting and problem solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Industrial food processing experience required. Continuous process food processing operations leadership experience strongly preferred.
• Basic understanding of mechanical, electrical and instrumentation work.
• Computer literacy is required (MS Office, SAP, etc.).
• Have a high regard and ownership for personal safety and the safety of others.
  
  

LOCATION OF ROLE

• 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.