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 Europe, 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®. OVERVIEW The primary responsibility of the Packaging & Warehouse Plant Manager is to effectively plan, coordinate, and manage all of the packaging, warehouse, and in certain refineries, bulk operations in a safe, environmentally responsible, quality-focused and financially responsible manner. The Packaging & Warehouse Plant Manager directly supervises the packaging manager and warehouse manager and indirectly supervises the team managers, supervisors, and hourly packaging and warehouse employees. DETAILED ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES + Review daily packaging and warehousing operations with the packaging and warehouse managers with respect to overall efficiency, product requirement, production schedule, shipping schedule and customer service and develop plans to obtain desired results. Review current inventory levels and anticipated customer demand with Logistics to assure adequate order fulfillment. + Develop and implement plans to improve performance, drive continuous improvement, and build technical depth and leadership capability. Determine the future state of the department and develop and implement plans that drive towards the future state. + Develop and maintain a good working climate by developing a team. Conduct performance evaluations on a timely basis and establish performance goals. Ensure all managers and supervisors are building teams, setting expectations and holding employees accountable. + Manage union relationship and grievances with Human Resources. + Develop and implement plans to ensure compliance with HSSE and Quality requirements. WORK EXPERIENCES + 7+ or more years of experience leading a high-speed packaging and distribution operation required. + Demonstrated ability to coach, lead, develop and train employees in a team-based environment, and make effective decisions. + Experience working in a unionized environment required. + Experience working in a CPG or Food Manufacturing environment preferred. + Experience leading a large work group of 125+ employees required. + Prior continuous improvement experience required. + Demonstrated ability to supervise, coach and train employees. + Proficient with Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. + Demonstrated understanding of sound HSSE practices and experience with quality systems (ISO, SQF, etc.). EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS + Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college; or equivalent experience. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY + Supervises the Packaging and Warehouse Manager, and through them, the team managers, supervisors, and hourly workforce of the department. ESSENTIAL CAPABILITIES (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES) In this section of the job description, list each essential knowledge, skills, abilities and personal attributes that that someone must have in order to perform the position successfully. Core Competencies: + Analytical Thinking & Decision Making – Identifies and understands trends and/or issues; connects data points through analysis to arrive at a logical conclusion. + Business & Financial Acumen – Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the financial, accounting, marketing and operational functions of our organization; interpreting and applying understanding of key financial indicators to make better corporate decisions. + Effective Communication – Expresses ideas and information in a clear and concise manner by tailoring one's message to fit the interests and needs of the audience. + Customer Orientation – Keeps internal and/or external customer(s) in mind at all times. Strives to proactively address customer concerns and needs. Assists business partners and customers to achieve their work goals via application of their own skills and knowledge; strives to provide consistent customer satisfaction. + Establishes Trust – Gaining the confidence and faith of others by actions and words that promote being honest, forthcoming, integrious and vulnerable. + Problem-Solving – Anticipates, evaluates, diagnoses, and resolves problems in a systematic and fact-based manner. + Results Orientation & Accountability – Takes accountability, identifies, executes and drives actions to consistently achieve desired results. + Teamwork & Collaboration – Creates a climate that fosters commitment to a common vision and shared values that promote cooperation and working together through trust and support of others. Individual Contributor: + Adaptability/Flexibility – Maintaining effectiveness in varying environments and with different tasks, responsibilities and people + Continuous Improvement – Establishes methods and utilizes specialized techniques to monitor and improve performance of systems and processes. + Self-Development – Seeks feedback on one’s strengths and weaknesses and initiates activities to increase or enhance their knowledge, skills, and proficiency in order to perform more effectively or enhance their career. Manager (of people and/or function): + Change Management – Achieves success through change: identifies opportunities for improvement and innovation, removes barriers and resistance, and enables behaviors that support desired outcomes. + Develops Others – Plans for the growth of others, diligently addressing performance issues and conflicts, both at the individual and organizational level with the purpose of achieving results through the activities of other people. + Strategic Mindset – Understands company's short and long-term priorities and aligns department priorities and behavior around achievement of those objectives. Location: Baltimore, MD SALARY PAY RANGE: $146,000 - $271,000 plus bonus The pay rate for the successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s qualifications and prior experience. Benefits include healthcare (medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs) available the first of the month following 30 days of employment, 401(k) with match, life insurance, AD&D, short-term disability, vacation, holiday and sick time. We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.