Refinery Production Supervisor

Florida Crystals is a leading domestic sugar producer and North America’s first fully integrated cane sugar company, guiding our sugar from farm to table.  We are America’s first and only producer of certified organic sugar, grown and harvested in the United States. Our renewable energy facility is the largest of its kind in North America and provides clean energy that powers our sugar operations, which helps us reduce our use of fossil fuels.  Florida Crystals also sustainably farms rice, sweet corn and other vegetables in rotation with our sugarcane.  Our rice mill is the only rice mill in Florida. 

OVERVIEW

The Refinery Production Supervisor oversees the production/operations of the refinery and specialty sugars. Provides all necessary supervision as management representative for one shift of refinery employees and maintenance personnel. Must be able to assist as process operator in all positions as needed.

DETAILED ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Responsible for all aspects of the refinery process, production, quality, safety, and supervision of employees involved in the production of refined and specialty sugars.
2. Directs, instructs, and assist employees as needed in all areas of operations, including but not limited to:  sanitation, GMP’s, quality, industrial safety, food safety, and maintenance.
3. Controls production rate, directs refinery stops and starts, and any process repairs.
4. Monitors analytical data to assure production stays within predetermined quality parameters, and verifies and assures all SQF/GMP documentation, policies, and procedures.
5. Maintains safe operations by all employees on shift. Writes maintenance work orders.
6. Serves as team member for the Quality Control Committee and assists in quality compliance.
7. Participates in monthly quality team self-inspections, facilitates weekly employee safety meetings, and conducts routine safety inspections.

WORK EXPERIENCES

Minimum 2 years of experience in some area of equivalent sugar processing, or refining operations.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Engineering Degree or equivalent manufacturing experience.  Minimum 2 years’ experience in some area of equivalent sugar processing, or refining operations.

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

 Sugar Processing, Sugar Refining, Industrial Safety, Food Safety, Food Defense, Good Manufacturing Practices, HACCP, People Management

LOCATION OF ROLE

• South Bay, Fl.

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.