Packaging Supervisor

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: The ASR Group® family of companies make up the world’s largest refiner and marketer of cane sugar. The companies produce a full line of grocery, industrial, foodservice and specialty sweetener products. Across North America, ASR Group® companies operate five sugar refineries, located in California, Maryland, Louisiana, Canada and Mexico. In Europe, ASR Group® companies operate sugar refineries in the United Kingdom, Portugal, and, with a joint venture partner, Italy. The companies also farm sugarcane and own sugar mills in Mexico and Belize. The ASR Group® portfolio includes the leading brands Domino®, C&H®, Florida Crystals®, Redpath®, Tate & Lyle®, Lyle's®, Sidul® and Whitworths®. ASR Group® companies also produce and market Tellus®, a single-use, compostable tableware and foodservice product made from plant fibers, including sugarcane.

OVERVIEW

The function of the Packaging Supervisor is to direct sugar packaging production on rotating shift. You will direct teams of specialized union employees ensuring Good Manufacturing Practices and safe operating procedures. Meet or exceed production targets, quality standards, maintain and regulatory compliance through the supervision of hourly personnel on rotating shifts. This role requires a leader who is comfortable spending most of their time on the production floor, engaging with our employees identifying and solving problems.

PRODUCTION / EMPLOYEE LEADERSHIP

Coordinate and supervise daily production activities to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets Monitor production performance for assigned areas and address issues in real time Ensure production schedules are met while maintaining OEE and waste targets Conduct daily huddle meetings and communicate priorities within departments Manage employee performance, attendance, overtime coverage, and disciplinary actions as required Follow Standard Work to achieve production result through employee leadership in a unionized environment

DETAILED ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Conducts regular shift meetings regarding safety, production, quality and other important information. Conducts training, monitoring and evaluating employee performance and implementing recommendations to improve employee performance. Analyzes production requirements to estimate worker hours and create production schedules that meet both internal and external needs. Ensures quality of finished products by adhering to company policies, procedures and specifications, making corrections to produce a safe quality-final product. Participate in quality investigations as necessary and identify corrective actions Coordinates flow of materials into and out of the production areas for distribution in accordance with production schedule Conducts safety audits and ensuring that all safety requirements are met Provides guidance to workers in adjusting, repairing, and maintaining machines and equipment to optimize production Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules Develops, recommends, and implements measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product. Ensures all required documentation for production, quality, and safety is completed and delivered in accordance with department and company requirements. Ensures equipment is operating properly & efficiently. Liaise with the Maintenance Team by reporting defects and downtime and assist with root cause analysis.

CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

Lead and support Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen initiatives to improve Operating Efficiency - OEE Identify waste reduction and throughput improvement opportunities Participate in root cause analysis using tools such as 5 Whys, Problem Cause Solution (PCS), A3 problem solving, and Fishbone diagrams Effectively leverage performance systems, such as RedZone, to implement corrective and preventive actions to sustain improvements

WORK EXPERIENCES

Ability and wiliness to train others Quantifiable leadership skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to work overtime, weekends, holidays and rotating shifts Basic understanding of mechanical, electrical and instrumentation Proficient with Word, Excel, Outlook and Power Point Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices is required Minimum of 3-years experience in an industrial food manufacturing/production environment supervising shift employees

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

High school diploma or equivalent required 4-year Degree in Industrial/Electrical/Sciences/Technical area preferred Continuous Improvement or quality certification(s) strongly preferred Industrial electric background, computer, PLC programming, mechanical troubleshooting preferred

LOCATION OF ROLE

Crockett, CA

SALARY RANGE

$68,000-$126,000 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. Nearest Major Market: San Francisco Nearest Secondary Market: Oakland #J-18808-Ljbffr ASR Group