Job description

McCormick & Company, Inc., a world leader in the spice, flavor and seasonings industry, is seeking a full time Quality Team Manager to join the Quality Assurance team. This new hire will work at the Flavor Manufacturing Center , located in Hunt Valley, MD . The Quality Team Manager will report to a Quality Manager II.

With more than $5 billion in annual sales, the Company manufactures markets and distributes spices, seasoning mixes, condiments and other flavorful products to the entire food industry – retail outlets, food manufacturers and foodservice businesses. We create differentiating flavors consumers prefer with unmatched quality, science, innovation and service. Every day, no matter where or what you eat, you can enjoy food flavored by McCormick.
McCormick makes every moment and meal better ™

As a company recognized for exceptional commitment to employees, McCormick offers a wide variety of benefits, programs and services. Benefits include, but are not limited to, tuition assistance, medical, dental, vision, disability, group life insurance, 401(k), profit sharing, paid holidays and vacations.
POSITION OVERVIEW
Under the general direction of the Quality Manager, the Quality Team Manager leads, engages, and develops employees in the quality lab to ensure continuous manufacturing of products consistent with established standards and/or customer specifications. The Quality Team Manager works within the McCormick High Performance Cultural Framework; actively teaching, coaching, developing and mentoring team members while demonstrating a deep respect for the capabilities of all people.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Leads and manages the Laboratory to achieve key indicator results that support the McCormick FMC facility’s strategic objectives, goals, strategies and measures (OGSMs)
Provides direction and supports the daily management and work prioritization of 10-15 direct reports to achieve flawless process and product quality goals
Creates and leads the structure of High Performance to engage the team to utilize continuous improvement and lean tools to optimize results within the quality team
Assures compliance with Corporate QA/QC policies and procedures, as well as Federal, State, and local regulations
Leads, develops and empowers Quality Technicians engaged in inspection and testing activities to ensure continuous control over materials, lab facilities, and products
Manages fiscal responsibility to ensure the department spend is consistent with business requirements
Investigates, identifies and communicates documented root cause and corrective actions for out of specification finished product.
Maintains customer quality satisfaction through inspection of raw materials, in-process materials, production processes, environmental conditions, and finished products
Ensures the timely compliance to all corporate, divisional, and customer correlation/calibration programs
Conducts and participates in customer visits and audits as needed
Participates in Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) activities including Pillars and small team activities.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s and/or Master's Degree in Engineering, Food Science, Chemistry, Microbiology, or another technical field
Willingness and ability to work flexible hours to manage a three-shift operation
Minimum one (1) years of experience managing/supervising direct reports in a manufacturing / production environment
Minimum three (3) years working in Quality in food, beverage, flavor, pet food, and/or ingredient manufacturing plant(s)
Demonstrated knowledge of increased complexity such as working in another functional or technical area, significant project assignments, job rotation, etc.
Sustained demonstrated leadership in a High Performance / High Performance Systems (HPS) environment
Successful management of projects through to successful completion
Demonstrated understanding of how day to day decisions affect business results, customers, staffing, materials, processing and maintenance
Experience reacting to multiple and changing priorities and achieving results within a compressed time frame
Experience recognizing problems, analyzing them, offering solutions and using logical thought processes when making decisions
Experience reading and interpreting technical documents such as specifications, procedure manuals and technical data sheets
Experience working collaboratively in a team-based environment
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Experience writing technical procedures

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of and experience working with Food Safety Programs
Experience developing, coaching and motivating employees in a team based environment
Working knowledge of statistics
Experience in an FDA regulated facility
Working knowledge of food plant sanitation and hygienic design
Experience working with SAP software system
Understanding of the importance of Cost of Quality
Experience with Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)
Demonstrated analytical skills to determine root cause and deliver corrective actions
Willingness to relocate for future assignments

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McCormick & Company is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

As a general policy, McCormick does not offer employment visa sponsorships upon hire or in the future.

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