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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.
Position scope
Reporting to the Packing Operations Manager, the successful candidate will undertake a Packing Engineer graduate training program.
Position strategic objectives and key deliverables
The initial purpose of the Packing Graduate position is to learn about and obtain a broad experience of the refining process and our business generally. Very quickly, the Packing Graduate position will then be required to contribute a high level of energy to the execution and continuous improvement of the packing process, based on their learning and experiences. Success in this role is based upon being able to demonstrate clear value to the business by executing against key objectives.
Detailed roles & responsibilities
Technical
- Work on optimisation projects to provide continuous improvements in safety, hygiene, quality and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) performance.
- Gain experience of supervising packing operations. Provide cover for supervisors and managers where appropriate.
- Evaluate new product development (NPD) and packing equipment investment opportunities.
- To participate in equipment/line upgrades and installations ensuring projects are delivered on time and to the required specification.
- Develop projects to reduce packing over-weights, packing material wastage and re-melt.
- To work alongside the engineering team to ensure correct and relevant engineering documentation is available.
- To use knowledge and experience to avoid, anticipate and deal with engineering problems.
- To assist the maintenance team ensuring that maintenance activities are carried out efficiently.
- To maintain high quality and safety standards at all times
- Gain experience in refinery operations.
Management
- Complete 20 shifts on crew, covering the Shift Manager’s position
Essential capabilities (knowledge, skills, abilities and personal attributes)
- Anticipation – Ability to anticipate operational needs, issues and problems and be proactive in addressing such needs
- Analytical Skills – Ability to analyze information and made deductions based on information. Ability to track and report data, as needed. High level of attention to detail.
- Communication Skills – excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
- Computer Proficiency – Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook), control systems and preferably some SAP knowledge
- Edge – Well organized, ambitious, courageous, flexible but decisive, with the ability to communicate and effectively influence others
- Energy – High positive energy to take on continuous business challenges in a fast-paced environment. Persistence and determination to drive to solutions despite obstacles and/or competing priorities
- Ethics & Integrity – High degree of personal integrity in all business dealings
- Execution – Attentive to detail and demonstrated ability to deliver on accountabilities in order to help the business and the team be successful. Track record of high-performance
- Judgment/Decision-Making – Smart, with the ability to think through issues and make wise decisions, often without all facts and information or high levels of direction.
- Leadership – potential leadership capability and ability to engage people
- Problem-Solving & Opportunity Identification – Ability to frame clear problem statements and use objective information and data to help solve complex business challenges and generate options and solutions
- Teamwork/Collaboration – A great team player with a great attitude, good customer service orientation, and focused on delivering outstanding results
- Working Independently & Efficiently – Ability to work independently and with a diverse population
Essential work experiences
- Experience of working in a Manufacturing or Production environment preferable
- Clear understanding of SHHEQ issues
Essential education requirements
- Educated to degree standard with relevant degree pass in Mechanical, Chemistry or Process Engineering or other relevant discipline.
