POSITION OVERVIEW
Under the general direction of the Department Manager, provides leadership for a functional team within a high performance environment. Oversees the daily management of the function and drives improvement activities through the development of people and processes. Has overall accountability for the results of the team. Good understanding of procedures and concepts within own technical area and a basic knowledge in other areas. Role typically requires a university degree. Requires an understanding and ability to apply procedures and concepts of own technical area. Knowledge of other areas to the extent of understand in how they relate and interact with own area. Oversees the activities of Technicians engaged in activities such as receiving, transporting, storing and shipping raw or finished good materials.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Leads a team in a specific functional area in a manner consistent with the core beliefs and guiding principles of McCormick’s High Performance System. Utilizes coaching and facilitation skills to manage employee relations. Provides regular performance feedback and oversees development/training plans for individuals within the team. Actively uses performance and development tools to document and facilitate improvement/recognition discussions. Rewards and recognizes performance achievements. Removes barriers that prevent the team from achieving goals.
Utilizes problem solving tools and methodologies to implement continually improve processes within the function. Demonstrates a sense of urgency and tenacity to resolve problems and implement process improvements. Leads root cause analysis when required for failures that meet the applicable threshold. Develops and ensures all functional procedures and best practices are docum
Directs and supports the daily management of the team to prioritize work and achieve goals. Creates an atmosphere of 100% compliance to operational processes and procedures. Coordinates the sharing of resources to make the best use of existing skills to meet business needs. Ensures that procedures and scorecards are in place for the team.ented and continually improved. Interacts cross-functionally to resolve issues.
Communicates effectively up, down, and across the organization. Creates a vision for the team that is in alignment with the Plant, Division, and McCormick. Communicates organizational and plant objectives, including the attainment of established scorecard metrics (safety, quality, reliability, etc.) and ensures that they are understood and linked to the team's work. Manages interactions with other areas to support total plant objectives. Conducts regular team meetings to share information and ensure two-way communication.
On an annual basis, execute specific projects and action plans (in addition to core work, above) in support of the functional OGSM.
Manages the technical aspects of the role, specific to the functional area.
Other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s Degree or in pursuit of degree
Experience working in food manufacturing
TPM experience
Demonstrated competency in WMS (Warehouse Management System) or LMS (Labor Management System) applications
Demonstrated mechanical ability. Knowledge of SAP or other enterprise resource planning tool an asset.
Basic understanding of how own area integrates with other areas and co-ordinates to contribute to the achievement of goals. Some knowledge of how external factors impact the work unit.
Uses judgement based on the analysis of information
Requires attention to detail in making evaluative judgements based on the analysis of factual information.
Expected to resolve problems by identifying and selecting solutions through the application of technical experience and review of precedents.
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.
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.
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