Bulk Department Manager

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, food service 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 food service product made from plant fibers, including sugarcane.

The Bulk Manager is responsible to establish/maintain a high-quality workforce with a focus on Bulk and Finshing operations. This position requires a high level of technical support and leadership in order to direct, facilitate, and coordinate the performance, development, and improvement of the overall operation.

• Directs teams of specialized employees ensuring good manufacturing practices and safe operating procedures.
• Achieves standard production volume, quality standards, and regulatory compliance through the supervision of personnel.
• Develops leadership and operating personnel to ensure optimum use of labor force assigned to each shift. Evaluates the performance of subordinates.
• Strategically identifies improvement opportunities to drive overall operations.
• Identifies and coordinates non-routine maintenance activities.

• The successful candidate must be able to achieve results through subordinates in an organized labor environment.
• 5+ years industrial leadership experience is required.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience working in a chemical processing, pharmaceutical, or food manufacturing plant in process/production operations, supervision, or equivalent military experience highly preferred

• Degree in Engineering or a related technical field preferred.

• Directly supervisors salary employees and indirectly supervises hourly employees.

• Demonstrated troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to train others
• Quantifiable leadership skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are a must.
• Demonstrated ability to coach and lead employees in a team based environment.
• Computer literacy is required (MS Office, SAP, etc.).
• Ability to work effectively with subordinates, peers and supervision.
• Have a high regard and ownership for personal safety and the safety of others.

• Chalmette/New Orleans, LA

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.