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ASR Group

Production Lead- 3 Shift

ASR Group, Nashville, Tennessee, United States, 37247

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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 This is a 3rd Shift role the hours are 10:30pm - 6:00am Monday - Friday

Working under the general direction of the Production Supervisor, the Production Lead schedules, trains, checks, and leads the production and maintenance related work of their designated shift. The Production Lead is responsible for the safety, quality, and productivity of all of the production employees staffed on their designated shift, as well as plant security. The Production Lead will be hands on, overseeing the activities of their team while completing day-to-day maintenance, repair, or replacement of facility equipment to ensure manufacturing efficiency, quality, and safety; supporting the policies, goals, and objectives of American Sugar Refining.

DETAILED ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES Operations Duties

Ensure the safety and drive productivity of all employees assigned to the designated shift by following and enforcing all safety, quality, and packaging procedures.

Ensure security of facilities during designated shift hours

Train and coach new and existing employees. Participate in and provide feedback for employee performance reviews.

Maintain a clean and safe workplace in accordance with 5S protocol

Operate within standard operating procedures (SOPs) and Job Safety Analysis (JSAs). Report all safety, quality, and production related incidents and aid in investigation.

Complete lab testing and properly document results in association with quality control. Make adjustments as necessary during shift to produce product within specifications.

Perform and document all monitoring procedures that are critical to safe quality food.

Coordinate shift schedules, production startups, shutdowns, and changeovers. Serve as a back-up for absent employees and shift rotations.

Verify that shift paperwork is completed accurately

Communicate daily with other Shift Leads and Production Supervisor

Serve as liaison between leadership and operators

Maintenance Duties

Conduct regular inspections to identify faulty equipment.

Ensure facility maintenance is completed as scheduled. Perform preventative and breakdown maintenance on all equipment to enhance efficiency and prevent malfunctions

Must be on standby to repair machines that develop mechanical problems

Maintain records of maintenance and activities

Manage multiple priorities simultaneously by prioritizing and planning work activities

Troubleshoot, adjust and calibrate equipment and machinery to optimal specifications

Perform welding activities when required

All other duties as assigned

WORK EXPERIENCES

3-5 years of experience in a maintenance and/or lead role required

Experience in a food manufacturing environment with exposure to FDA and SQF regulations preferred

Demonstrated ability to accept and respond to changes and challenges in a positive manner

Proven ability to lead a team, meet goal, and demonstrate conflict resolution

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS High School Diploma, GED or equivalent experience required

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

This position serves as the lead for the designated shift

Microsoft office and PC skills

Strong technical aptitude with experience in manufacturing

Strong organizational, verbal, and written communication skills

Ability to troubleshoot complex problems and make sound decisions regarding resource utilization and needs.

Results oriented, process improvement focused

Knowledge of basic math is required

Able to work extended hours and weekends as needed, especially when problems occur or when deadlines must be met

Must be able to climb ladders and examine work that may be conducted in high elevations

Must be able to lift, bend, push, and pull up to 50lbs

LOCATION OF ROLE Hourly Rate: $22 hourly

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, genderidentity, age,nationalorigin, disability, veteranstatusorany 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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