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 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 American Sugar Refining Company has an immediate opening for a Process Supervisor in the Specialty Department. This position is responsible for management of unionized workers in the manufacture of food products (sugar).

DETAILED ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Responsible for all aspects of the specialty sugar process, production, quality, safety, and the employee supervision involved in the production of specialty sugars
• Direct sugar refining operations on designated shift
• Direct teams of specialized employees ensuring good manufacturing practices, GMP and safe operating procedures
• Achieve standard production volume, quality standards, and regulatory compliance through the supervision of hourly personnel (up to 30) on rotating shifts

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

• The successful candidate must be able to achieve results through subordinates in an organized labor environment
• Knowledge of proper operation of Afflation & Melting, Carbonation, Char & Carbon Filtration, Boiling of White, Re-melt & Soft Sugar, Spinning of White, Soft, and Recovery sugars, Conditioning and Drying of white sugars, Liquid sugar manufacturing
• Ability to work effectively with subordinates, peers, and supervision
• Basic understanding of mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation work
• Computer literacy is required
• The applicant must be able to manage a liquid process system utilizing his or her basic knowledge of fluid systems, general chemistry, and mathematics
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are a must
• Must be an effective communicator with 2-3 years industrial supervision experience. Basic understanding of mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation systems a plus
• Must be available for rotating shifts and weekend work
• Must be able to perform industrial labor tasks, such as walking to and amidst work sites, climbing ladders, walking up and down stairs, and working around heavy equipment and in confined spaces

WORK EXPERIENCES 

• 2-3 years in manufacturing preferably in the food, pharmaceutical, or chemical industry

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS 

• College Degree in Engineering or a related science or equivalent military experience preferred
• High School Diploma or G.E.D. required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY 

• Yes

LOCATION: 

Baltimore, MD

SHIFT REQUIREMENTS: Overnight, off-shift 7 p.m. - 7 a.m. and weekends required .

SALARY PAY RANGE : $62,500 - $115,000 plus bonus

The pay rate for the successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s qualifications and prior experience. 

Benefits include healthcare (medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs) available the first of the month following 30 days of employment, 401(k) with match, life insurance, AD&D, short-term disability, vacation, holiday and sick time. 

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.