Corporate Packaging Engineer

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.

Company Description
The ASR Group family of companies make up the world's largest refiner and marketer of cane sugar. The companies produce a full line of grocery, industrial, foodservice and specialty sweetener products. Across North America, ASR Group companies operate six sugar refineries, located in New York, California, Maryland, Louisiana, Canada and Mexico. In Europe, ASR Group companies operate sugar refineries in the United Kingdom, Portugal, and, with a joint venture partner, Italy. The companies also farm sugarcane and own sugar mills in Mexico and Belize. The ASR Group portfolio includes the leading brands Domino, C&H, Florida Crystals, Redpath, Tate & Lyle, Lyle's, Sidul and Whitworths. ASR

Group companies also produce and market Tellus, a single-use, compostable tableware and foodservice product made from sugarcane and other plant fibers.

Overview
Reporting to the Sr Corporate Packaging Engineer, the successful candidate will support the Corporate EU Packaging network. The purpose of the Packaging engineer position is to learn about and obtain broad experience of the Packaging operations within our EU business. Very quickly, the position will then be required to contribute a high level of energy to the execution and continuous improvement of the packing operations 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 optimization projects to provide continuous improvements in safety, hygiene, quality and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) performance focusing on the key packaging lines at both our EU sites.
• Proficient in carrying out hands-on activities in both mechanical & Electrical discipline.
• 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.
• Proficient in using SAP CMMS or equivalent system to administer changes and create new Predictive maintenance plans.
• To use knowledge and experience to avoid, anticipate and deal with engineering problems.
• To assist the maintenance team, ensure that maintenance activities are carried out efficiently.
• Familiar with Root cause analysis techniques.
• To always maintain high quality and safety standards.
• Ability to look for new technologies which can be brought into Packaging operations.
• Familiar with the following equipment's but not limited to :- Multi-head weighers, Auger fillers, Vffs, Case erectors, Case packers, Metal detectors & check weighers, Ink jet printers, Luid fillers, Bottle cappers, Conveyors, Palletisers, Robotic palletisers, Pet Bottling lines, etc,

PERFORMANCE MEASURES

• Improved technical performance in area of responsibility (e.g. OEE, Std Efficiency, Attainment, Sucrose Loss)
• Improve line uptime in area of responsibility with clear directions to the operational teams on expectations and standards.
• Learning CI techniques and working towards gaining a yellow & green belt certification using Lean six sigma techniques.
• Learn manufacturing execution systems (Redzone) or equivalent.
• Understand SPC process for controlling weight control within packing lines.
• Delivery of projects on time, within scope and on budget.
• Demonstration of compliance with all SHEQ standards always.

Work Experiences

• Experience of working in a Manufacturing or Production environment is preferable.
• Preferable experience within both liquid and granulated/ powder products.
• Clear understanding of SHHEQ issues.
• Experience of Predictive/Preventative maintenance techniques and regimes.
• PLC systems within packaging equipment experience.
• Lead continuous improvement projects from start to finish.
• Confident in using both hands on mechanical & electrical disciplines.

Education Requirements

• Preferably an HNC/NVQ 4 in an engineering discipline, at least BTEC/ONC in relevant discipline.
• City & Guilds apprenticeship trained .

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

• None

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 OF ROLE

• Thames, London. Travel to other sites located at Plaistow, Leeds & Lisbon as required.

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.