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 the European Union, 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.
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.
* Providing flexible cover for the other Process Shift Supervisor and Operators as required
* 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.
* Adherence to BRC and customer standards with accurate recording of operational data.
* SHHEQ standards and records understood and maintained for product traceability and audit requirements.
* Control of retained retail pack samples and customer bulk samples, for traceability exercises.
* Thorough knowledge of all syrup packing lines and utilities on site for hygiene, routing of lines, routine testing & trouble shooting.
* Be actively involved with the sites Continuous Improvement Program by monitoring and driving triggers
* Liaise with internal stakeholders
* Worked in a Food/FMCG, Process or Manufacturing 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
ESSENTIAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
* GCSE ‘A’ level standard, preferably in Chemistry and/or another science.
* Educated to HND
LOCATION
At Tate & Lyle Sugars, our goal is to be the most admired sweetener Company.
Service Excellence - Be the industry's Gold Standard by a relentless focus on reliability, providing products with superior quality and excellent customer services.
Efficiency and Sustainability - Eliminate inefficiency to be a sustainable, low cost producer and to generate fuel for reinvestment.
Value-Add - create strategic advantage and enhanced profitability through value-added products and services. The foundation of our values is Talent and Culture as we aim to build, retain and motivate a winning team.
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