Maintenance Supervisor at Florida Crystals Corporation Arabi, LA

Maintenance Supervisor job at Florida Crystals Corporation. Arabi, LA. 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 Europe, the company owns and operates sugar refineries in England and 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 Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for directing and coordinating the maintenance operations, with specific focus on the key Maintenance Mechanic function, to meet objectives in quality, reliability, safety, costs and on‑time delivery. The Maintenance Supervisor (Mechanical) drives a culture of safety through leading by example, setting expectations and standards, and reinforcing positive behavior during the course of daily business. This individual recognizes areas of need and develops action plans to correct issues ultimately leading successful efforts to correct identified needs. DETAILED ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES Directs the maintenance of a safe and healthy working environment by eliminating hazards, training employees, and promoting safety awareness throughout the facility; Oversees all incident reporting and root cause analysis. Takes corrective action to reduce safety risks, maintenance problems and/or waste in order to maximize continuous availability of refinery equipment. Reviews, approves, and schedules maintenance work orders. Provides resources and inspects work in progress and after completion for accuracy and timeliness. Coordinates daily maintenance work to ensure maximum equipment up-time while utilizing the available equipment, tools, materials, and manpower. Directs maintenance personnel to achieve continuous operation while also ensuring maximum efficiency of repairs Monitors maintenance tasks to ensure compliance with quality and GMP requirements. Develops and implements the preventative maintenance program for equipment and/or facility in accordance with manufacturer’s and/or engineering guidelines. Manages resource allocation and scheduling of the program. Ensures proper maintenance of department’s records on all equipment and company property. Interfaces with outside vendors for equipment and parts purchases. Collects technical data on equipment to be used for modification or replacement. Submit proposals for new equipment or part purchase. Reviews costs and takes action to eliminate or minimize unnecessary spending including consumption of supplies and machine parts. Supervise special maintenance/engineering projects and ensure highest level of workmanship. Assists in the preparation and completion of technical and non-technical documents, training, production, and maintenance procedures, drawing packages, and other related documentation for the project. Ensures that all areas and equipment are maintained in good housekeeping condition. Reviews time cards for accuracy. Conducts daily safety contacts and monthly safety meetings. Prepares and tracks scheduling and cost of expenditures for contracted and major maintenance projects. Assists the Reliability Engineer/Planner in the development of the Weekend Shutdown Maintenance Work plan and other outage plans as required. Insures compliance of all Company policies and procedures WORK EXPERIENCES Must have a minimum of 5 years hands on experience in the operation and maintenance of various types of mechanical and operational equipment Two to three years of supervisory experience is preferred EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS High School diploma or GED is required SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY Responsible for the direct supervision, scheduling, direction, deployment and safety of a team of 15-20 maintenance mechanics within in a union environment ESSENTIAL CAPABILITIES (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES) Must have strong background in mechanical maintenance; Electrical experience is also a plus Prior experience with the successful implementation of modifications and/or upgrades to increase maintenance reliability Must be familiar with NDT methods and be able to interpret vibration and oil analysis reports Intermediate computer skills with experience in Microsoft Office is required Experience with a computerized maintenance management system will be required; SAP experience is preferred Working knowledge of Microsoft Office is necessary; basic operation of general office equipment Must have a high level of communication skills, including the ability to write reports Ability to work 12 hour rotating shifts Ability to work occasional overtime on weekdays and weekends 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, genderidentity, age,nationalorigin, disability, veteranstatusorany other category protected under federal, state, or local law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. #J-18808-Ljbffr