Bulk Team 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 function of the Bulk Team Manager is to provide necessary technical support and leadership to direct, facilitate, and coordinate the performance, development, and improvement of the overall operation. This position has the responsibility of establishing and maintaining a capable, continuously improving, high-quality workforce with focus on improving safety, plant equipment reliability, quality, and the process, at the lowest sustainable cost.

DETAILED ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manages and leads a team of supervisors to safely deliver quality and quantity of production to meet demand.
• Partners with support functions (i.e. Supply Chain, Procurement, Sales, etc.) to meet production demands
• Reviews production and operating reports and resolves operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays.
• Develops or revises standard operational and working practices
• Compiles, analyzes, stores, and retrieves production data

• Controls the use of energy (fuel and steam), water, air, and electric power in an ongoing effort to reduce refining
• Handles employee and labor relations problems on shift within limits of the contract, delegated authority and established guidelines.
• Identifies and coordinates non-routine maintenance activities.
• Drives Continuous Improvement initiatives within the department
• The successful candidate must be able to achieve results through subordinates in an organized labor environment.

WORK EXPERIENCES

• A minimum of 3 years of experience working in a chemical processing, pharmaceutical, or food manufacturing plant in process/production operations, supervision, or equivalent military experience
• Experience designing and driving process improvement in a food (or similar) manufacturing environment preferred

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• High School diploma or equivalent required

• Bachelor's degree from a 4-year college or university in Engineering, or related technical field preferred.
• Continuous Improvement or quality certification(s) strongly preferred

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

• Manages a team of on shift supervisors and oversees department within a unionized facility
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints; and resolving problems

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

• Demonstrated troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to train others
• 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/New Orleans, 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.