Engineering Department Manager

Engineering Manager

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®.

The Engineering Manager must have the ability to lead, coordinate, and manage maintenance, repair, programs, and projects. In this position, he/she will be responsible for managing a team of engineers, supervisors, and technicians to maintain safe, reliable, efficient operation of the refinery. He/she will report directly to the Refinery Manager and work in a team environment with the other department heads.

Detailed roles and responsibilities include:

• Overseeing the implementation of and maintenance of the predictive and preventative maintenance programs and other reliability improvement initiatives.
• Managing the reliability engineer and developing this role into an integral part of the overall maintenance program.
• Managing the Boiler & Powerhouse Engineer. Working with him or her and their staff to insure the continued safe, reliable, efficient operation of the boiler and power station.
• Managing the Maintenance Superintendent and his staff to ensure that all preventive maintenance, work orders, etc. are completed in a timely manner.
• Managing the Electrical Engineer and maintaining plant electrical systems.
• Managing the Controls Engineering Group and maintaining the plant controls systems.
• Working with the other department heads on both daily and long-term plans to ensure that all of the various department's goals are aligned.
• Preparing and administering the departments daily budget, working with the other department heads and the refinery manager to determine a major repair budget and capital budget for the refinery.
• Working closely with the Safety, Environmental, and Quality teams to ensure the refinery's goals in these areas are attained.
• Working with the corporate engineering team to develop capital projects, oversee the installation of new equipment and systems. Being involved with equipment vendor and contractor selection for projects.
• Being familiar with all federal and state safety compliance programs such as lockout tag out, confined space, burning and welding, etc. Responsible for all engineering department safety related matters.
• Being familiar with all federal, state, and local environmental programs such as Title 5, SPCC, and hazmat.
• Providing training and personnel development to both new and existing employees in both technology, work practices, etc.
• Building and maintaining a teamwork-oriented philosophy and holding team members accountable for their performance.
• Providing the necessary individual counseling of employees whose performance does not meet acceptable standards and taking appropriate actions.
• Keeping current with technological changes that can improve the performance of equipment, promoting a safer more efficient work environment.
• Keeping abreast of current laws and changes being made that may affect the operation of the maintenance department, i.e. ARC Flash.

Work experiences:

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a manufacturing environment – demonstrated leadership and management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.
• Plant supervision a plus.
• Minimal travel less than 5%, some weekend and after hours work may be required especially during outages for projects or breakdowns.
• Experience with SAP and SAP maintenance module or similar CMMS.
• Experience in managing department budgets, projects and working with both vendors and contractors.

Education requirements:

• Degree in Engineering: B.Ch.E., BSEE, BSME preferred but not required.
• MBA or master's degree in engineering preferred.
• PE not required.

Location of role: Baltimore, MD

Salary pay range: $143,000 - $265,000 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.