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American Sugar Refining, Inc.

Assistant Process Manager

American Sugar Refining, Inc., Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21276

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Overview The primary responsibility of the Assistant Process Department Manager is to effectively plan, coordinate, manage and control all the raw sugar and processing operations for the Refinery. Responsibilities include managing sucrose losses and production costs while maintaining the highest product quality, minimizing environmental issues, and maximizing efficiencies. The Assistant Process Manager is also responsible for meeting and maintaining established safety, sanitation, and environmental regulations.

Detailed Roles & Responsibilities

Act as a safety leader for the team, ensuring all protocols are adhered to and issues resolved to keep the team safe.

Review daily and weekly process operations with the Process Team Managers to improve overall Refining Efficiencies.

Review current product inventory level and anticipate customer demand with Logistics to assure adequate order fulfillment.

Guide the daily and weekly activities of the Process Team Managers and Supervisors to ensure proper prioritization based on business need.

Review the previous day’s operational outcomes with the Process Manager to create plans to mitigate production issues which could affect customer delivery, product quality, or production demand while proposing solutions.

Review and prioritize maintenance and cleaning schedules to assure that repairs and cleaning prioritize safety, quality and cost.

Develop and implement plans to continuously improve departmental performance while balancing short- and long-term objectives.

Determine the long-range needs of the department and develop plans that implement solutions through capital projects.

Work with Process leadership to develop required training, cost reduction, and other necessary programs or initiatives within the department to help achieve overall plant goals.

Understand unit operations efficiencies and improve operations to minimize sucrose losses.

Develop and lead employees in the transition to a culture of accountability. Give feedback as necessary in accordance with established plant policies and procedures while maintaining a high level of fairness and uniformity.

Utilize laboratory data and/or on-line process analytical instrumentation to troubleshoot production issues.

Work cross-functionally daily and on special projects to achieve Plant and Company goals.

Work Experiences

3 or more years of experience leading other leaders of operations in a unionized manufacturing environment

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

Education Requirements

BS/BA Technical degree from an accredited college/university required or equivalent in Cane Sugar Refinery Management Experience.

Supervisory Responsibility

The Assistant Process Manager directly leads the Process Team Managers, Process Supervisors, and indirectly leads the Process Engineers and hourly union team members.

Core Competencies

Analytical Thinking & Decision Making – Identifies and understands trends and issues; connects data points through analysis to arrive at a logical conclusion.

Business & Financial Acumen – Demonstrates knowledge of financial, accounting, marketing and operational functions; interprets key financial indicators to inform decisions.

Effective Communication – Expresses ideas clearly and concisely to fit the audience.

Customer Orientation – Keeps internal and external customers in mind and strives to address needs to achieve satisfaction.

Establishes Trust – Builds confidence through honest and integrous actions.

Problem-Solving – Diagnoses and resolves problems in a systematic, fact-based manner.

Results Orientation & Accountability – Takes accountability and drives actions to achieve results.

Teamwork & Collaboration – Fosters commitment to a shared vision and cooperation.

Individual Contributor

Adaptability/Flexibility – Maintains effectiveness across varying environments and tasks.

Continuous Improvement – Monitors and improves performance of systems and processes.

Self-Development – Seeks feedback to enhance knowledge, skills, and proficiency.

Manager (of People And/or Function)

Change Management – Enables behaviors that support desired outcomes and removes barriers.

Develops Others – Plans for growth and addresses performance issues to achieve results through others.

Strategic Mindset – Aligns department priorities with company priorities.

Location

Baltimore, MD

Salary & Benefits SALARY PAY RANGE: $96,000 - $178,000 plus bonus. The pay rate depends on qualifications and prior experience.

Benefits include healthcare (medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs) available the first of the month following 30 days of employment, 401(k) with match, life insurance, AD&D, short-term disability, vacation, holiday and sick time.

Equal Opportunity 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.

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