Bulk Department Manager

Florida Crystals / ASR Group • Arabi, LA

21h • Onsite

About The Position

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 Bulk Manager is responsible to establish/maintain a high-quality workforce with a focus on Bulk and Finshing operations. This position requires a high level of technical support and leadership in order to direct, facilitate, and coordinate the performance, development, and improvement of the overall operation.

Requirements

• The successful candidate must be able to achieve results through subordinates in an organized labor environment.
• 5+ years industrial leadership experience is required.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience working in a chemical processing, pharmaceutical, or food manufacturing plant in process/production operations, supervision, or equivalent military experience highly preferred.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Degree in Engineering or a related technical field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Directs teams of specialized employees ensuring good manufacturing practices and safe operating procedures.
• Achieves standard production volume, quality standards, and regulatory compliance through the supervision of personnel.
• Develops leadership and operating personnel to ensure optimum use of labor force assigned to each shift. Evaluates the performance of subordinates.
• Strategically identifies improvement opportunities to drive overall operations.
• Identifies and coordinates non-routine maintenance activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager