Packaging Department Manager

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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 primary responsibility of the Packaging Manager is to effectively plan, coordinate, and manage all aspects of the packaging operation in a safe, environmentally responsible, quality-focused, and financially responsible manner.

• Manages and leads a team of diverse leaders to deliver quality and quantity of production to meet demand.
• Review daily packaging operation with the Packaging Leadership Team with respect to overall efficiency, product requirement, and production schedule. Review current inventory levels and anticipate customer demand with Logistics to assure adequate order fulfillment.
• Analyze production data from Redzone and PowerBI and implement strategies to improve performance
• Track and report KPIs, including OEE, Waste, Labor Utilization, Downtime, and Safety metrics
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction through process optimization
• Manage departmental budgets and control COGS
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement and communicate clear performance expectations

• Six (6) or more years of experience leading a high-speed packaging operation is required.
• Experience working in a unionized environment.
• Experience working in a CPG or Food Manufacturing environment is required.
• Experience leading a large work group is necessary.
• 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 HSSE practices and experience with quality systems (ISO, SQF, etc.).
• Ability to work overtime, weekends and holidays, if appropriate.

• Bachelor’s degree (BA or BS) from a 4-year college or university in Engineering, or similar field required.
• Continuous Improvement or quality certification(s) strongly preferred.
• Problem Solving
  - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner;
  Gathers and analyzes information skillfully;
  Develops alternative solutions;
  Works well in group problem solving situations;
  Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Interpersonal
  - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming;
  Maintains confidentiality;
  Listens to others without interrupting;
  Keeps emotions under control;
  Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
• Team Work
  - Balances team and individual responsibilities;
  Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views;
  Gives and welcomes feedback;
  Contributes to building a positive team spirit;
  Puts success of team above own interests;
  Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives;
  Supports everyone's efforts to succeed;
  Recognizes accomplishments of other team members.
• Quality Management
  - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality;
  Demonstrates accuracy and…