Packaging Engineer em Lisboa, Portugal

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 five sugar refineries, located in 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 plant fibers, including sugarcane.

Position Scope

An Engineering career with ASR Group is a great way to apply what you have learned in the classroom.  We offer hands on experience and the opportunity to build a foundation for your career.   

You will have access to support and mentorship from Company leaders, technical Subject Matter Experts, and former GDP participants who will all help guide you as you start your career with us.

Under close supervision, the individual performs routine aspects of engineering tasks requiring knowledge of basic engineering principles.  Individual may be exposed to various aspects of the profession to determine areas of capability and/or interest. 

May be working towards relevant profession qualification.  Depends on others for instructions, guidance and direction.

Detailed Roles and Responsibilities

• Develop a solid understanding of the Packaging area, including equipment, processes, operations and team responsibilities.

• Build technical knowledge of packaging machinery, planned and reactive maintenance, common faults and operational challenges.

• Actively contribute to problem solving, working closely with Technicians, Operators and Shift Managers to identify root causes and propose practical solutions.

• Identify, develop and implement continuous improvement projects, applying technical, planning and project management skills.

• Support the improvement and standardisation of technical documentation, procedures to strengthen knowledge retention.

• Provide technical input and recommendations to support operational and maintenance decisions.

• Contribute to Safety, Quality, Food Safety, Hygiene and Environmental requirements, ensuring compliance with Sidul procedures and standards.

• Work collaboratively with Packaging and supporting areas such as Supply Chain, Warehouse and Purchasing.

• Bring a proactive and improvement-focused mindset, challenging existing practices where appropriate and contributing with new ideas from the start.

Education and/or Experience

• Experience/Knowledge in managing aspects of Safety, Hygiene, Environment and Quality (IFS, ISO 9001 & HACCP).
• Preference on Experience/Knowledge in Continuous Improvement tools.

• B.S. or M.S. in Engineering, Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial and Controls, from an accredited college/university. (preferential)

Essential Capabilities / Competencies

• 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.
• 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.

Location of Role

Sidul Açúcares - Santa Iria de Azoia

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.