Assistant Process 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 Assistant Process Department Manager is to effectively plan, coordinate, manage and control all 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 Assistant Process Manager also has the responsibility for meeting and maintaining established safety, sanitation, and environmental regulations.

DETAILED ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Act as a safety leader for the team, ensuring all protocols are adhered to and issues resolved to keep the team safe.
• Review daily and weekly process operation with the Process Team Managers to improve overall Refining Efficiencies.
• Review current product inventory level and anticipate customer demand with Logistics to assure adequate order fulfillment.
• Guide the daily and weekly activities of the Process Team Managers and Supervisors to ensure proper prioritization based on business need.
• Review the previous day's operational outcomes with the Process Manager to create plans to mitigate production issues which could affect customer delivery, product quality, or production demand while proposing solutions.
• Review and prioritize maintenance and cleaning schedules to assure that repairs and cleaning prioritize safety, quality and cost.
• Develop and implement plans to continuously improve departmental performance while balancing short- and long-term objectives.
• Determine the long-range needs of the department and develop plans that implement solutions through capital projects.
• Work with Process leadership 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 data and / or on-line process analytical instrumentation to troubleshoot production issues.
• Work cross-functionally daily and on special projects to achieve Plant and Company goals.

WORK EXPERIENCES

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

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

LOCATION OF ROLE

SALARY PAY RANGE

$96,000 $178,000 plus bonus. The pay rate for the successful candidate will depend on the candidates qualifications and prior experience.

BENEFITS

Benefits include healthcare (medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs) available the first of the month following 30 days of employment, 401(k) with match, life insurance, AD&D, short-term disability, vacation, holiday and sick time.

EEO STATEMENT

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.

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