McCormick & Company, Incorporated is a global leader in flavor with approximately 14,000 employees worldwide. With over $6 billion in annual sales across 160 countries and territories, we manufacture, market, and distribute spices, seasoning mixes, condiments, and other flavorful products to the entire food industry including e-commerce, retail,food manufacturers and food service businesses. Our most popular brands include McCormick, French's, Frank's RedHot, Stubb's, OLD BAY, Lawry's, Zatarain's, Ducros, Vahiné, Cholula, Schwartz, Kamis, DaQiao, Club House, Aeroplane, and Gourmet Garden. Every day, no matter where or what you eat or drink, you can enjoy food flavored by McCormick. Our Purpose is "To Stand Together for the Future of Flavor and our Vision is "A World United by Flavor—where healthy, sustainable and delicious go hand in hand."
As a company recognized for its 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 Assurance Manager, the Quality Systems Manager develops and maintains the Quality Management System for the plant. The QSM maintains and implements all plant level procedures that affects food safety and food quality. The QSM also manages internal, third party, regulatory and customer audits; maintenance and implementation of plant quality systems, policies and procedures; customer complaint investigations and responses; and required Quality related training for all employees in the facility. In addition, the QSM manages a direct report responsible for the execution of Quality Systems tasks within the facility.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Leads the development, maintenance, and auditing of the plant Quality systems and specific customer driven programs.
Leads internal Food Safety Team and maintains all aspects of Food Safety program.
Revises and distributes procedural changes to the Quality programs.
Conducts internal and mock audits and facilitates 3rd party, customer, regulatory, and vendor audits; develops and manages root cause and corrective action program for audit findings.
Leads the plant in determining the annual Quality Program training needs and assists in the scheduling and implementation of these programs plant wide.
Provides customer required documentation including, but not limited to, monthly / quarterly reports, Certificates of Analysis, and customer complaint/inquiry responses.
Primary trainer for GMP, Food Safety, and allergens in the plant.
Maintains and updates plant recall program; schedules and conducts traceability exercises.
Ensures compliance to all quality systems and GMP’s through system audits verifications and validations.
Administers foreign material control program.
Administers allergen control program through program management and training.
Provides Quality leadership to the facility in the absence of the Quality Manager.
Collaborates with facility engineering team to ensure that all projects are assessed through the change management process.
Provides leadership with cause, effect and corrective actions required to resolve deviations from customer standards.
Interacts with McCormick corporate and customers at any and all levels required, to establish and maintain effective business relationships.
Assists in managing non-conforming goods through the Quality Notification Process by supporting the segregation, tagging, sampling, disposition, and communication of held raw materials, work in process, and finished goods with Quality and Food Safety concerns.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s in Food Science, Chemistry, Engineering, or a relevant technical field
SQF Practitioner Certification
PCQI Certification
Experience leading teams and/or managing direct reports
Knowledge and experience working with Food Safety Programs and related required documentation
Experience with GFSI
Experience reading and interpreting technical documents such as specifications, procedure manuals, and technical data sheets
Excellent verbal and written communication skills necessary to effectively interact with all levels within the facility and organization as well as with external auditors, suppliers, and customers
Experience working well with all levels of employees, as well as internal and external customers in both individual and team-based situations
Minimum 4 years of Quality experience in a food, beverage, flavor, ingredient and/or pet food manufacturing
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with others both verbally and in writing
Diplomacy
Problem solving
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Certifications and/or Licenses
Food Defense Qualified Individual
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As a general policy, McCormick does not offer employment visa sponsorships upon hire or in the future.
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.
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Base Salary: $80,500 to $137,000
Base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, experience for this role, and/or internal equity of our current employees as part of any final offer. This position is also eligible to participate in McCormick’s Incentive Bonus (MIB) Plan. In addition to a competitive compensation package, permanent employees of McCormick are eligible for our extensive Total Rewards programs that include:
Comprehensive health plans covering medical, vision, dental, life and disability benefits
Family-friendly benefits such as paid parental leave, fertility benefits, Employee Assistance Program, and caregiver support
Retirement and investment programs including 401(k) and profit-sharing plans
WHY WORK AT MCCORMICK?
As a McCormick employee you’ll be empowered to focus on more than your individual responsibilities. You’ll have the opportunity to be part of something bigger than yourself—to have a say in where the company is going and how it’s growing.
Between our passion for flavor, our 130-year history of leadership and integrity, the competitive and comprehensive benefits we offer, and our culture, which is built on respect and opportunities for growth, there are many reasons to join us at McCormick.
Nearest Major Market: Baltimore
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