Process Department Manager

Florida Crystals / ASR Group

2d•$130,000 - $241,000•Onsite

About The Position

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 include sucrose losses and production cost while maintaining the highest product quality while minimizing environmental issues and maximizing efficiencies. The Process Manager also has the responsibility for meeting and maintaining established safety, sanitation, and environmental regulations. The Process Manager directly supervises the Process Team Managers, Process Supervisors, and Process Engineers, and indirectly supervises ~55 hourly union employees.

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.
Quantifiable leadership skills with the ability to effectively drive change, ownership, and accountability across large teams
Expert understanding of mechanical, electrical and instrumentation.
Working knowledge of safety management systems such as risk assessment, safety auditing, permits to work etc.
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.
Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally and lead through influence
Have a high regard and ownership for personal safety and the safety of others.

Nice To Haves

Continuous process food processing operations leadership experience strongly preferred.
Formal lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement training – desirable

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 Process Team Managers, Process Supervisors, and Process Engineers, and insure coordination of proper priorities.
Review the previous day’s operational outcomes with the Plant Manager and other key stakeholders and notify them of current problems and expected problem areas which could affect customer delivery, product quality, or production demand while proposing solutions.
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.
Work with Process Supervisors, and Process Engineers to develop required training, cost reduction, and other necessary programs or initiatives within the department to help achieve overall plant goals.
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.
Work cross-functionally daily and on special projects to achieve Plant and Company goals.