Process Operator in London

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 the European Union, 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®.

ASR Group’s companies have more than 150 years of experience taking sugar cane from the field to the table. Our expertise in every aspect of the cane sugar process is without equal. We are the largest vertically integrated cane sugar refiner in the world. Our nine refineries are found in five countries across the globe and collectively can produce more than six million tonnes of sugar. We also own and operate sugar mills in the United States, Mexico and Belize. As an expert in raw sugar procurement, our reach spans more than 40 countries and our network of partners and suppliers has never been stronger. Our brands are leaders in their respective markets. We sell our branded and private label sugars, sweeteners and syrups in the grocery, food service, industrial and pharmaceutical channels in the Americas, Caribbean, Europe, the Middle East, India and Asia.

Job Title

Process Operator

Location

Plaistow Wharf

Reports To

Process Shift Supervisor

Company Description

ASR Group’s companies have more than 150 years of experience taking sugar cane from the field to the table. Our expertise in every aspect of the cane sugar process is without equal. We are the largest vertically integrated cane sugar refiner in the world. Our nine refineries are found in five countries across the globe and collectively can produce more than six million tonnes of sugar. We also own and operate sugar mills in the United States, Mexico and Belize. As an expert in raw sugar procurement, our reach spans more than 40 countries and our network of partners and suppliers has never been stronger. Our brands are leaders in their respective markets. We sell our branded and private label sugars, sweeteners and syrups in the grocery, food service, industrial and pharmaceutical channels in the Americas, Caribbean, Europe, the Middle East, India and Asia.

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 the European Union, 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®.

Shift

3 Week rotation; 1 week days, 1 week afternoons & 1 week nights.

Position Scope

Processing of raw ingredients to produce value added products for the Plaistow packing lines and Bulk Customers, including LGS & flavoured blends on a shift basis.

Detailed Roles & Responsibilities

• Operation of plant in compliance with all SHEQ standards including thorough knowledge of the dangers of bulk chemicals (e.g. acid, salt, carbon, soda, filteraid, resin) and the associated product and environmental risks.
• Achievement of required processing volume whilst maintaining process specifications such as brix, colour, pH, ash, hardness. Control of process critical control points and process inputs (syrup and chemical.)
• Perform testing and maintain test records for traceability.
• Perform sampling and maintain water quality and records for process utilities such as the cooling tower, steam boilers and water softeners.
• Providing flexible cover for the Process Shift Supervisor.
• Preparing flavoured syrup/sauce blends by recipe against required specification.
• Loading of bulk and return tankers and blending of process ingredients to recipe, ensuring hygiene standards.
• Controlled material release of all syrup products by filter & visual check of which under 'concession' is minimised by maintaining tight specifications.
• Adherence to BRC and customer standards with accurate recording of operational data.
• SHHEQ standards and records understood and maintained for product traceability and audit requirements.
• Control of retained retail pack samples and customer bulk samples, for traceability exercises.
• Thorough knowledge of all syrup packing lines and utilities on site for hygiene, routing of lines, routine testing & trouble shooting.
• Be actively involved with the sites Continuous Improvement Program by monitoring and driving triggers
• Liaise with internal stakeholders

Essential Work Experiences

• Detailed knowledge of complex process operations.
• Experienced working with production machinery
• Experience working with chemicals

Desired Work Experiences

• High level of proficiency in the SAP system to include: Inventory, C of A, & production modules.
• CI capability/experience

Essential Education Requirements

• GCSE ‘A’ level standard, preferably in Chemistry and/or another science.
• Worked within a FMCG/Food Manufacturing organisation

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.

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