What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operations Supervisor position at American Sugar Refining?
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 Packaging Supervisor directs sugar production operations on shift. You will direct teams of specialized union employees ensuring Good Manufacturing Practices and safe operating procedures. Meet or exceed production targets, quality standards, maintain and regulatory compliance through the supervision of hourly personnel on rotating shifts.
DETAILED ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
*Achieving results through subordinates in a unionized environment.
*Meeting or exceeding standard production rates while maintaining compliance with safety, regulatory and quality standards.
*Leading assigned teams in the continuous improvement process.
*Conducting regular shift meetings regarding safety, production, quality and other important information.
*Conducting training, monitoring and evaluating employee performance and implementing recommendations to improve employee performance.
*Analyzing production requirements to estimate worker hours and create production schedules that meet both internal and external needs.
*Computing amounts of stock and supplies required for operations, based on production schedules, and material requirement from storage area.
*Ensures quality of finished products by adhering to company policies, procedures and specifications, making any necessary corrections to the packaged product to produce a safe quality-final product.
*Coordinating flow of materials into and out of the production areas for distribution in accordance with production schedule.
*Conducting safety audits and ensuring that all safety requirements are met.
*Communicating with others in the organization to ensure customer deadlines are met.
*Inspecting products to verify conformance to specifications.
*Providing guidance to workers in adjusting, repairing, and maintaining machines and equipment, which fail to meet standards.
*Establishing or adjusting work procedures to meet production schedules.
*Developing, recommending, and implementing measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.
*Ensures all required production, quality, and safety documentation is completed and delivered in accordance with department and company requirements
WORK EXPERIENCES
*Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices is strongly preferred
*Minimum of 3-years' experience in an industrial food manufacturing/production environment
*Mechanical troubleshooting and management supervisory skills.
*Experience supervising union employees strongly preferred
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
High School diploma or GED required
Bachelor's degree in Industrial/Electrical Sciences/Technical field is preferred
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
This person would supervise hourly employees in a unionized setting
ESSENTIAL CAPABILITIES (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES)
*Must possess quantifiable leadership skills.
*Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
*Ability to work overtime, weekends, holidays and rotating shifts.
*Proficient with Word, Excel, Outlook and Power Point.
*Must have the ability to train 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, 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.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Our Company is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy and practice of this Employer to comply with all applicable fair employment practices and equal opportunity laws in every country where our employees work, and to provide employment opportunities, as well as administer all terms and conditions of employment, to all qualified persons on an equal basis. The Employer prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other category protected by law.