Specialty Process Supervisor

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 Specialty Process Supervisor will direct all activities of the entire refining process of cane sugar including the receipt of liquid materials, ensuring quality standards are met through the efficient use of energy (fuel and steam), water, air, and electric power.

DETAILED ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintains standard production rates while ensuring compliance with safety, regulatory and quality standards
• Leads assigned teams in the continuous improvement process
• Achieves results through subordinates in a unionized environment

WORK EXPERIENCES

• Five years of experience in a chemical processing, pharmaceutical or food manufacturing plant as a process/production supervisor or related experience is desired
• Previous experience supervising union personnel is preferred
• Experience with and demonstrated success in leading operational excellence/continuous improvement efforts is also preferred

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree is strongly preferred in an engineering, science, or business related field is 
• Concentration in chemical engineering, physics, or related science field is preferred

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

• Responsible for the supervision of 20 to 30 union hourly employees

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

• Quantifiable leadership skills
• Ability to train others
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work overtime and rotating shifts
• Proficient with Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices
• Proficiency with SAP is preferred

LOCATION OF ROLE

• Chalmette, LA

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.