Packaging Supervisor

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 function of the Packaging Supervisor is to direct 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

• Ability to train others.
• Quantifiable leadership skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, holidays and rotating shifts.
• Industrial electric background, computer, PLC programming, mechanical troubleshooting, and management supervisory skills.
• Proficient with Word, Excel, Outlook and Power Point.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices is required.
• Minimum of 3-years experience in an industrial food manufacturing/production environment supervising union employees.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Continuous Improvement or quality certification(s) strongly preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required. 4-year Degree in Industrial/Electrical/Sciences/Technical area preferred.

The pay range for this position is below. The pay rate for the successful candidate will depend on the candidate's qualifications and prior experience.

SALARY RANGE

• $71,000 - $126,000

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.

Nearest Major Market: San Francisco

Nearest Secondary Market: Oakland