Process Department Manager

Florida Crystals - Arabi, LA

Full-time - Manager

Arabi, LA

Administration of Economic Programs

About the position

The Process Department Manager at Florida Crystals Corporation is responsible for overseeing the raw sugar and processing operations at the refinery. This role focuses on optimizing production efficiency, minimizing environmental impact, and ensuring product quality while adhering to safety and regulatory standards. The manager supervises a team of process managers, supervisors, and engineers, and plays a key role in strategic planning and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Review daily and weekly process operation with the Process Team Managers to improve overall Refining Efficiencies
• Review current product inventory level and anticipated customer demand with Logistics to assure adequate order fulfillment
• Direct the daily and weekly activities of the Raw Sugar Team Manager, Process Team Managers, Process Supervisors, and staff Process Engineers, and ensure coordination of proper priorities
• Review the previous day's operation with the Plant Manager and notify him/her of current actual problems and expected problem areas which could affect customer delivery, product quality, or production demand
• Review the weekend shutdown maintenance and cleaning schedules to assure that repairs and cleaning are done effectively at minimal cost, with minimal adverse effect on production and quality
• Develop and implement plans to continuously improve departmental performance
• Determine the long range needs of the department and develop plans that implement solutions through capital projects/additions
• Conduct performance evaluations on a timely basis and establish performance goals
• Work with Process Supervisors, and staff Process Engineers to develop required training, cost reduction, and other necessary programs or initiatives within the department
• Understand unit operations efficiencies and improve operations to minimize sucrose losses
• Develop and lead employees in the transition to a culture of accountability
• Utilize Laboratory daily data and/or on-line process analytical instrumentation to troubleshoot production issues

Requirements

• BS/BA Technical degree from an accredited college/university required or equivalent in Cane Sugar Refinery Management Experience
• 5 or more years of experience leading operations in a unionized manufacturing environment highly preferred
• Quantifiable leadership skills
• Basic understanding of mechanical, electrical and instrumentation
• Demonstrated ability to coach, lead, develop and train employees in a team-based environment, and make effective decisions
• Demonstrated troubleshooting and problem solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Industrial food processing experience required
• Continuous process food processing operations leadership experience strongly preferred
• Computer literacy is required (MS Office, SAP, etc.)
• Have a high regard and ownership for personal safety and the safety of others