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 the European Union, the company owns and operates sugar refineries in England, 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 function of the Packaging Team Manager is to provide necessary technical support and leadership, to direct, facilitate, and coordinate the performance, development, and improvement of the day-to-day management of packaging. This position has the responsibility of establishing/maintaining a capable, continuously improving, high-quality work force with a focus on improving plant equipment reliability, quality, process, and efficiency at the lowest sustainable cost.
DETAILED ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Directs the Maintenance and Production supervisors to meet and exceed all safety, health, quality, and environmental regulations and requirements.
• Partners with support functions (i.e. Supply Chain, Procurement, Sales, etc.) to meet production demands
• Develop or revise standard operational and working practices
• Drives Continuous Improvement initiatives within the Packaging department
• Review daily packaging operations with respect to overall efficiency, product requirement, and current established production schedule.
• Direct the daily activities of the Packaging Maintenance and Production Supervisors to ensure coordination of proper priorities.
• Review the previous day’s operation with the Packaging Department Manager, and inform the Department Manager of current actual problems, and expected problem areas, which could affect customer delivery, product quality, or production line capability.
• Review the shutdown maintenance and cleaning schedules to ensure that maintenance and cleanings are done effectively, with no adverse effect on the production rate.
• Develop and implement plans to improve substandard performance.
• Determine the long-range needs of the packaging maintenance department and develop plans that implement solutions.
• Develop and maintain an effective organization and good working climate by organizing the staff into a working team of motivated employees. Conducts performance evaluations on a timely basis and establishes performance goals.
• Develop and lead the packaging supervisor team in the transition to a culture of accountability through the development and implementation
• Achieve results through subordinates in a unionized environment.
• Maintain standard production rates while maintaining compliance with safety, regulatory, and quality standards.
• Coordinates production set-up, start-up, running, shutdown, CIP, and product changeover in a 24/7 operation
• Resolves production-reporting discrepancies with Accounting, Quality, and Materials departments as required.
• Assists with the creation and revisions to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Work Instructions (WI), Work Aids (WA), etc.
• Collects, reviews, resolves discrepancies, and publishes production data for earnings, labor efficiency, scrap, and material usage for the Packaging Department.
• Ensure all Safety policies and requirements are followed at all times.
WORK EXPERIENCES
• Experience in a technical role required (maintenance, engineering, and/or operations), preferably in a federally regulated manufacturing environment
• Minimum of 3-5 years of related management experience, including overseeing supervisors and managing a multi-departmental manufacturing/ production operation.
• Food or beverage production experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience designing and driving process improvement in a food (or similar) manufacturing environment
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
• Bachelor’s degree (BA or BS) from a 4-year college or university in Engineering, or a similar field required OR equivalent experience in a Packaging department.
• Continuous Improvement or quality certification(s) is strongly preferred.
ESSENTIAL CAPABILITIES (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES)
• Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Project Management – Develops project plans; Coordinates projects; Communicates changes and progress; Completes projects on time and budget; Manages project team activities.
• Interpersonal – Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others’ ideas and tries new things.
• Oral Communication – Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
• Team Work – Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone’s efforts to succeed; Recognizes accomplishments of other team members.
• Written Communication – Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
• Change Management – Develops workable implementation plans; Communicates changes effectively; Builds commitment and overcomes resistance; Prepares and supports those affected by change; Monitors transition and evaluates results.
• Delegation – Delegates work assignments; Matches the responsibility to the person; Gives authority to work independently; Sets expectations and monitors delegated activities; Provides recognition for results.
• Leadership – Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to perform well; Effectively influences actions and opinions of others; Inspires respect and trust; Accepts feedback from others; Provides vision and inspiration to peers and subordinates; Gives appropriate recognition to others; Displays passion and optimism; Mobilizes others to fulfill the vision.
• Managing People – Includes staff in planning, decision-making, facilitating and process improvement; Takes responsibility for subordinates’ activities; Makes him/herself available to staff; Provides regular performance feedback; Develops subordinates’ skills and encourages growth; Solicits and applies customer feedback (internal and external); Fosters quality focus in others; Improves processes, products and services; Continually works to improve supervisory skills.
• Quality Management – Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Business Acumen – Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability; Aligns work with strategic goals.
• Cost Consciousness – Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost-saving measures; Contributes to profits and revenue; Conserves organizational resources.
• Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Judgment – Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.
• Planning/Organizing – Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.
LOCATION OF ROLE
Yonkers, NY
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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