Packaging Reliability Manager

American Sugar Refining
United States, Louisiana, Arabi
7417 N Peters St (Show on map)
Nov 04, 2025
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 Packaging Reliability Manager must have the ability to lead, coordinate, and manage the reliability and maintenance programs in a large fast paced packaging operation.In this position, he or she will be responsible for managing a team of engineers and maintenance personnel tasked with maintaining a safe, reliable, and efficient packaging operation. The Reliability Manager is responsible for executing the structured work processes, preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance strategies required to achieve and sustain both the Reliability Engineering and Maintenance Planning missions. Likewise, create a proactive culture by developing people to value asset reliability, planning, cost control and Reliability Excellence. He or she will report directly to the Plant Manager and work in a team environment with the other department heads. DETAILED ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES Oversee the implementation of and maintenance of the predictive, corrective, and preventative maintenance programs and other reliability improvement initiatives. Integrate the use of data analytics and work planning to create a sustainable, reliable maintenance program Lead development and continuous improvement of Equipment Maintenance Plans to improve packaging assets, peripheral, and auxiliary equipment required to meet production requirements. Develop job plans for work orders in support of the Work Execution team, that effectively utilize internal labor, materials, and contractors Develop, maintain, and integrate SOP's, work instructions, and changeovers using RedZone technology Develop and publish weekly work schedule and three-week rolling forecast to include work backlog Ensures effective use and integration of information technologies such as SAP Plant Maintenance, condition monitoring, and other technologies. Ensure all WO job plans have the proper documentation Manage the Maintenance Team Manager and their staff to ensure that all preventive maintenance, work orders etc. are completed in a timely manner. Work with the other department heads on both daily and long-term plans to ensure that all the various department's goals are aligned. Prepare and administer the department's daily budget, work with the Packaging Manger and the Plant Manager to determine a major repair budget and capital budget for the Packaging Department Work closely with the Safety, Environmental and Quality teams to ensure the refinery's goals in these areas are attained. Work with the corporate engineering team to develop capital projects, support the installation of new equipment and systems. Assess obsolescence of equipment and technology advancements in the Packaging industry Responsible for all maintenance department safety related matters. Provide training and develop employees in technology, work practices, etc. Build and maintain a team-oriented philosophy and hold team members accountable for their performance. Provide the necessary individual counselling of employees whose performance does not meet acceptable standards and take appropriate actions. Keep abreast of current laws and changes being made that may affect the operation of the packaging maintenance department i.e. ARC Flash, Machine Guarding, Hoist and Rigging, etc. WORK EXPERIENCES Minimum 7 years' experience in a high-speed manufacturing environment - demonstrated leadership and management skills required Expertise in multiple areas of maintenance and reliability, controls, electrical, material management, planning and scheduling, and CMMS / EAM / ERP/SAP optimization required Experience with the RCM process, failure mode identification, defect analysis, cause and effect analysis, loss elimination, determination of probability, and consequence of failures; along with the use of FMEA's, RCFA decision logic, and writing tasks to mitigate identified failures required Experience required with belt conveyors, screw conveyors, bucket elevators and cranes, glue pots, pumps, motors, blowers, dust collection, packaging robots Food manufacturing experience preferred Experience with SAP and SAP maintenance module preferred Experience in managing projects and working with both vendors and contractors. Be familiar with all federal, state and local environmental programs such as Title 5, SPCC, and hazmat. EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS Degree in Engineering: B.Ch.E., BSEE, BSME. MBA or master's degree in engineering preferred PE preferred SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY 1-5 salaried direct reports, 8-12 salaried indirect reports, 50+ hourly indirect reports LOCATIONS: Chalmette LA We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, genderidentity, age,nationalorigin, disability, veteranstatusorany other category protected under federal, state, or local law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.