Machine Operator

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, 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®.

POSITION SCOPE
To safely operate, maintain and improve a packing line to meet the Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) plan cost effectively and to agreed customer requirements.

SHIFT : Mon-Friday 

• Week 1 - 3 dayshifts (We,Th,Fr)  
• Week 2 - 3 nightshifts (Mo,Tu,We)
• Week 3 - 2 dayshifts (Mo,Tu) & 2 nightshifts (Th,Fr)
• Revert to Week 1 etc.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operate packing line(s) and other offline equipment to safety, environmental, quality, hygiene and output standards
• Complete required quality checks, compare results against specified parameters and follow Company Quality procedures for action where required
• Adjust plant when appropriate to ensure agreed specifications are maintained
• Use FLT’s to supply lines with packaging equipment
• Use knowledge and experience to anticipate problems where possible and to solve problems when they do occur using relevant CI tools
• Record quality and performance data, and monitor line performance trends and material usage taking corrective action where appropriate
• Clearly communicate handover information and issues within packing team of Operators and Maintenance Technicians

• Involvement in continuous improvement projects where appropriate

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

• Experienced operating packing or production machinery in a manufacturing environment
• Keyboard skills and IT aptitude to input and access data
• Verbal & written communication skills to accurately describe problems, causes and solutions
• Planning skills to ensure routine activities can be completed
• Positive attitude and commitment
• Attitude of continuous improvement
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Positive and proactive contributor in a team environment

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.