PROCESS SUPERVISOR

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

ASR Group’s companies have more than 150 years of experience taking sugar cane from the field to the table. Our expertise in every aspect of the cane sugar process is without equal. We are the largest vertically integrated cane sugar refiner in the world. Our nine refineries are found in five countries across the globe and collectively can produce more than six million tonnes of sugar. We also own and operate sugar mills in the United States, Mexico and Belize. As an expert in raw sugar procurement, our reach spans more than 40 countries and our network of partners and suppliers has never been stronger. Our brands are leaders in their respective markets. We sell our branded and private label sugars, sweeteners and syrups in the grocery, food service, industrial and pharmaceutical channels in the Americas, Caribbean, Europe, the Middle East, India and Asia.

Shift:

Mon-Fri 3 shift rotation (8hr shift).

POSITION SCOPE

Processing of raw ingredients to produce value added products for the Plaistow packing lines and Bulk Customers, including LGS & flavoured blends on a shift basis.

POSITION STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES AND KEY DELIVERABLES

• Supervision of 2 Operators
  
  
• 12 packaging lines with many varied SKUs, and complex syrup processing equipment.
  
  
• Approximately 20,000 tonnes throughput per annum of high value sugar base products that are distributed to customers in the UK and worldwide
  
  
• 30 million units of syrup products per year
  
  
• 2000 tonnes of small packet dry sugar and sweetener products per year
  
  
• Meet or exceed energy and water index whilst ensuring zero accidental sugar losses to sewer
  
  DETAILED ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
  
  
• Perform Supervisor role within small team
  
  
• Operation of plant in compliance with all SHEQ standards including thorough knowledge of the dangers of bulk chemicals (e.g. acid, salt, carbon, soda, filteraid, resin) and the associated product and environmental risks.
  
  
• Achievement of required processing volume whilst maintaining process specifications such as brix, colour, pH, ash, hardness. Control of process critical control points and process inputs (syrup and chemical.)
  
  
• Perform testing and maintain test records for traceability.
  
  
• Preparing flavoured syrup/sauce blends by recipe against required specification.
  
  
• Loading of bulk and return tankers and blending of process ingredients to recipe, ensuring hygiene standards.
  
  
• Controlled material release of all syrup products by filter & visual check of which under 'concession' is minimised by maintaining tight specifications.
  
  
• Be actively involved with the sites Continuous Improvement Program by monitoring and driving triggers
  
  
• Liaise with internal stakeholder
  
  ESSENTIAL CAPABILITIES & Experience (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES)
  
  
• Supervisory experience essential
  
  
• Worked in a Food/FMCG, Process or Manufacrturing environment
  
  
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels within the business.
  
  
• Self-motivated with the ability to take responsibility for making decisions which can have a major impact on production, flexibility, labour & costs.
  
  
• Good computer skills especially MS Word & Excel with a High level of numeracy & literacy.
  
  
• Detailed knowledge of complex process operations.
  
  Desired WORK EXPERIENCES
  
  
• High level of proficiency in the SAP system to include: Inventory, C of A, & production modules.
  
  
• High level of proficiency in the Truck Scale system to include weight variance, picking & assigning.
  
  
• CI capability/experience