Maintenance Team 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 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 Maintenance Team Manager is to provide necessary technical support and leadership, to direct, facilitate, and coordinate the performance, development, and improvement of the maintenance department.  The Maintenance Team Manager will also establish a capable, continuously improving, high quality maintenance work force with focus on improving plant equipment reliability at the lowest sustainable cost. 

DETAILED ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Duties and Responsibilities includes but not limited to the following. 

• Management of all maintenance related activities in the Yonkers refinery
• Actively participate in the safety programs to improve, promote and enforce safety procedures and policies.
• Direct and manage the maintenance resources to meet and exceed all safety, health and environmental regulations.
• Develops and empowers employees.
• Initiates root cause analysis of equipment/machinery failures and develops suitable repair solutions or PM plan to reduce and/or possibly eliminate reoccurrence of failure.
• Ensure the development of sound predictive and preventative maintenance programs which will reduce unplanned shutdowns and continuously improve plant reliability, profitability, and product quality.
• Implement and promote Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma, and Lean Manufacturing methodologies to drive process improvements and increase efficiency.
• Manage labor resources effectively, including but not limited to, monitoring and controlling overtime, to optimize productivity and reduce costs.
• Ensure adherence to material and contract budgets and implement cost-saving measures where possible.
• Implement change management, best practices, and standardization of work processes in the area of responsibility.
• Periodically evaluate program's effectiveness and modify accordingly to insure optimum reliability/cost benefits are maintained.
• Evaluate personnel performance levels, as necessary, to provide feedback on performance and discuss possible areas for improvement and/or growth opportunities.
• Promote an atmosphere of team spirit through good example, open communication, good listening, and timely problem resolutions.

WORK EXPERIENCES

• Minimum of 5+ years in maintenance, engineering and / or operations management roles is required.
• 3-5 years minimum supervisory experience preferred.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree (B.S.) from four-year college or university; and five to seven years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

• Yes

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

• Strong leadership abilities coupled with excellent broad-based technical skills and good business acumen.
• Willingness and ability to work hours in a 24/7 operation as needed to meet business demands, required.
• Strong organizational, planning, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Track record of success in Safety, Reliability, Quality, and employee involvement and an ability to promote/develop maintenance excellence is desired. Credibility and respect across the organization is important.

LOCATION OF ROLE

• Yonkers, NY

The expected pay range for this position is  $102,500 -$190,500 and will depend on the candidate’s qualifications and prior experience.

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.