Assistant Packaging 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 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 primary responsibility of the Assistant Packaging Department Manager is to effectively plan, coordinate, and manage all of the packaging operations in a safe, environmentally responsible, quality-focused and financially responsible manner. The Assistant Packaging Department Manager directly supervises the packaging production and maintenance team managers, and indirectly supervises packaging supervisors and hourly packaging employees.

 

 

DETAILED ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead by Example - champion safety and quality ideals.
• Service the Business - Review daily packaging results with team managers with respect to overall efficiency, product requirement, and production schedule. Review current inventory levels and anticipated customer demand with Distribution to assure adequate order fulfillment.
• Systemic Leadership - Deliver results through developing and sustaining strong Operational Excellence systems, including Plan Do Check Act (PDCA), Daily Direction Setting (DDS), Short Interval Control (SIC), Centerline Management (CL), Planned Maintenance (PM), Breakdown Elimination (BDE) and Work Planning and Scheduling (WPS).
• Focus on Results - Develop and implement plans to improve performance, drive continuous improvement, and build technical depth and leadership capability. Collaborate with the department manager to determine the future state of the department and develop and implement plans that drive towards the future state.     
• Engagement on the Floor - Engage hourly employees in continuous improvement efforts (Kaizen and 5 Why).
• Team Morale - Maintain a good working climate by developing a team. Conduct performance evaluations on a timely basis and establish performance goals. Ensure that supervisors and team managers build teams, setting expectations and holding employees accountable.
• System Expert – Learn to use and teach manufacturing systems to drive results (RedZone, SAP)
• People Engagement -Manage union relationship and grievances with Human Resources.
• Cost Control- Assist in developing and managing the packaging department budget, ensuring alignment with company goals

 

 

WORK EXPERIENCES

• 6 or more years of experience leading a high-speed packaging operation required.
• Strong knowledge of GMP, HACCP, food safety regulations, and OSHA requirements
• Experience working in a unionized environment required.
• Experience working in a CPG or Food Manufacturing environment required.
• Experience leading a large work group of 75+ employees required.
• Prior continuous improvement experience required.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise, coach and train employees.
• Proficient with Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated understanding of sound EHS practices and experience with quality systems (ISO, SQF, etc.).
• Ability to work overtime, weekends and holidays, if appropriate.

• Experience building/developing sustainable programs with lean, TPM, six sigma, etc.

• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams (operations + maintenance)
• Experience with budgeting, cost control, and financial performance monitoring

 

 

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college; or equivalent experience.

 

 

SUPERVISORY RES