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 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 Maintenance Team Manager directs, and coordinates activities of employees engaged in repair, maintenance, and installation of machines, tools, and equipment, and in maintenance of buildings, grounds, and utility systems of mill, industrial plant, or other establishment by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors. 

 

  

DETAILED ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Reviews job orders to determine work priorities. 
• Schedules repair, maintenance, and installation of machines, tools, and equipment to ensure continuous production operations. 
• Coordinates activities of workers fabricating or modifying machines, tools, or equipment to manufacture new products or improve existing products. 
• Direct maintenance activities on utility systems to provide continuous supply of steam, electric power, gas, or air required for operations. 
• Develop preventive maintenance program in conjunction with engineering and maintenance staff. 
• Develops technical training programs to enable staff ability to support equipment and technology. 
• Reviews production, quality control, and maintenance reports and statistics to plan and modify maintenance activities. 
• Inspect operating machines and equipment for conformance with operational standards. 
• Plans, develops, and implements new methods and procedures designed to improve operations, minimize operating costs, and effect greater utilization of labor and materials. 
• Reviews new product plans and collaborates on equipment needs and modifications with engineering department. 
• Requisitions tools, equipment, and supplies required for operations. 
• Directs training and indoctrination of workers to improve work performance and acquaint workers with company policies and procedures. 
• Confers with management, engineering, and quality control personnel to resolve maintenance problems and recommend measures to improve operations and conditions of machines and equipment. 
• Works with Human Resources to resolve worker grievances. 
• Prepares department budget and monitors expenditure of funds in budget. 

  

Qualifications: 

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

 

Computer Skills: 

• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of MS Office software; Spreadsheet software; Internet software; Project Management software and Manufacturing software. Working knowledge of PLC and DCS systems preferred, ability to interact with computer based systems required. 

  

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 Responsibilities: 

• Manage 5-6 subordinate supervisors who supervise a total of 45-60 employees. Perform supervision within the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities i