Process Engineer Manager Jobs in Toronto, ON (NOW HIRING)

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 five sugar refineries, located in Louisiana, California, Maryland, Canada and Mexico. In the European Union, the company owns and operates sugar refineries in England, Portugal and Italy.  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.

Redpath Sugar is located on Toronto's historic downtown waterfront and has been a part of Canada's heritage for more than 160 years.  Our brand is the oldest food-related trademark in Canada and is recognized across the country.  Redpath Sugar is part of ASR Group, the largest cane sugar refiner in the world.

OVERVIEW

Are you looking to elevate your career in sugar manufacturing? Join the world's largest sugar manufacturer and immerse yourself in a program tailored for experienced engineers in the sugar industry.

ASR Group/Redpath Sugar offers 1-2 years program called the Canadian Centre of Excellence which is designed to bring international professionals with experience in the sugar industry up to ASR standards.

A career as Sr. Process Engineer with ASR Group will add new skills, both technical and managerial. Ideally, the candidate has a qualification in chemical engineering and a minimum of eight years experience in a supervisory and/or technical position at a sugar refinery or factory. The successful candidates will have support and mentorship from process team members, company leaders and technical subject matter experts.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Become familiar, learn and understand ASR regulations in the following areas: Safety, Quality, Continuous Improvement, environmental compliance and working in a unionized environment.
• Become competent in the following ASR software functions: process control HMI and the use of trends, data analysis, and statistical process control.
• Access and use lab reports, Daily shift report, Continuous Improvement tools, SAP maintenance system, Kronos attendance system.
• Familiarize and understand the following ASR services: steam, power and compressed air supply, lake water cooling system, condensate management, wastewater treatment, mud disposal, resin and Carbon transfer.
• Familiarize and understand the following process items: salt and lime off loading, specials transfer, yellow sugar transfer, sugar supply to packaging, bulk and liquid sugar loading and molasses storage, brix control and loading.
• Monitor the technical performance of the plant, in particular, energy, water, sucrose loss, productivity, cost and product quality.  
• Identify situations where the plant is not meeting technical targets or opportunities to improve performance and implement  corrective actions.
• Work constructively with all departments, in particular, Quality, Process, Maintenance, Corporate Engineering, Utilities and Packaging.
• Prepare process flow diagrams, which includes material, energy and utility balance, based on existing equipment or recommended processes, and assist in updating operations documentation.
• Assist in the training operators when new projects are implemented or retraining is required.
• Participate in all aspects of the safety, quality and sustainability programs.
• Shadow the process superintendent or the process engineer when required.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• BS Chemical, Mechanical or Sugar Engineering (or equivalent)
• Minimum of 8 years' sugar experience (A MUST)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
• Strong supervisory, technical, interpersonal and communication skills
• Proven Leadership and process improvements skills
• Manage multiple priorities with overlapping tasks and work independently with minimal supervision

LOCATION

• Toronto

For more than 100 years, our employees have taken pride in "Making Life a Little Sweeter" by providing our customers and consumers with quality service and sugar products. Our commitment to that principle drives us in all that we do and encourages us to uphold our company's high ethical standards of business conduct to ensure our continued success. Redpath Sugar Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live, including those with disabilities. Should you require accommodation or support in any aspect of our recruitment and selection process, we will work with you to meet your needs.