PRODUCTION DEPARTMENT MANAGER

You may know McCormick as a leader in herbs, spices, seasonings, and condiments – and we’re only getting started.
At McCormick, we’re always looking for new people to bring their unique flavor to our team.
McCormick employees – all 14,000 of us across the world – are what makes this company a great place to work.
We are looking to hire a Department Manager - Production immediately at our Flavor Manufacturing Center manufacturing plant in Hunt Valley, Maryland.
What We Bring To The Table: The best people deserve the best rewards.
In addition to the benefits you’d expect from a global leader (401k, health insurance, paid time off, etc.
) we also offer: • Competitive compensation • Career growth opportunities • Flexibility and Support for Diverse Life Stages and Choices • We prioritize our communities and the planet we share.
We are proud to be awarded as a Diversity Inc.
Top 50 company for Diversity and have multiple Sustainability awards (ranking #22 in the World and #1 in Food Products) • Wellbeing programs including Physical, Mental and Financial wellness • Tuition assistance Position Overview Under the general direction of the Operations Manager, provides strategic leadership for a function within a high performance plant/facility.
Has overall accountability for the performance of the function and the impact on the larger operating unit.
Leads team managers and/or staff to achieve exceptional business results through the development of people and continuous improvement of manufacturing and supply chain processes.
Participates as an active member of the facility leadership team and ensures that strategies across functions are aligned to create common objectives for all departments and achieve plant/facility goals.
Manage and develop direct reports.
Requires comprehensive understanding of the concepts and principles within their own functional area and requires basic knowledge of these elements in other relevant functional areas in order to participate in the resolution of issues that have an impact beyond the area or impact multiple areas.
Responsibilities of this position include providing leadership/direction for the Departments under the general supervision of the Operations Manager.
Establishes critical operational OGSM’s (objectives, goals, strategies and measures), plans for continuous improvement and creates new and innovative strategies necessary to consistently meet our customer’s expectations.
Key Responsibilities Description % of Time Spent Responsible to monitor and meet all key performance indicators for developing action plans to meet targets and provide necessary support and direction to operations areas to ensure quality, reliability, safety, sanitation, and fit for use objectives are met.
25% Plan for technological, preventive maintenance and engineering improvements for operations and provide for principle based operations, improvements for cost per unit, accuracy of records and operational efficiencies.
10% Assures compliance with organizational policies and procedures, and national, regional and local regulations.
Actively pursues sustainability processes.
Assures a safe working environment ensuring that all employees understand their role and commitment to the safe operation of the plant 15% Ensures adherence to McCormick High Performance System models by providing appropriate coaching and development for 4 direct reports.
Create and maintain a positive employee relations environment, ensuring utilization of a participative approach.
20% Along with the Maintenance Team Manager, manages direction of the Utility Mechanics deployed to the departments.
5% Will develop and manage departmental budget.
Will measure and report performance for Liquid and Spray Dry units.
10% Works collaboratively with support departments i.
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, Scheduling, Quality, Engineering/Maintenance, Materials Management, Human Relations to assure that all key processes, projects, and programs are completed successfully.
15% Required Qualifications Qualifications Description Level of Education and Discipline BA in Bachelor of Arts/Science degree required.
Certification and/or Licenses Experience - functional/industry/commercial knowledge, business acumen Demonstrated significant and relevant skills and results in functional area, including experience in a manufacturing or similar environment, knowledge and experience with plant operations, pressure reactors, separation techniques, filtration and spray dry equipment Minimum of 7-10 years functional/leadership experience Strong leadership experience with demonstrated success in managing multiple projects and people The job requires a detailed understanding of how all areas of the plant interact to contribute to the business.
Requires a general understanding of the industry.
Requires basic commercial awareness as it relates to competition but only requires limited understanding of the latest developments in the industry.
Manage budgets for 1 - 3 departments and takes appropriate actions to meet budgets Has comprehensive understanding of how department level results roll up to impact both the sites results and overall division results Interpersonal Skills - leadership, interactions, communication, influence Strong communication and diplomacy skills are required to guide and influence others.
Leadership of exempt Team Managers or equivalent to achieve common objectives.
May interface with external parties as representative of the plant/facility.
Strong cross-functional strategic leadership, communication, and teamwork skills.
Ability to translate strategy into actionable information in small or large groups in a clear, concise, and professional manner.
Ability to influence upwards.
Excellent facilitation & strong ability to build relationships and high level communication skills Negotiating with vendors, suppliers, engineering, contractors.
This role has frequent contact with suppliers, vendors, and key customers for assigned areas.
Strong relationships with HQ sales team, marketing, product development, finance and controller & demand planning.
Production Management – provides feedback to production on problems and solutions; recommends improvements within the department.
This interaction occurs on a daily basis Other Skills and HPO Competencies Leadership: - This job has full management responsibility for the team, including management of people, defining roles and responsibilities, planning for the department’s future needs and operations, counselling employees on performance and contributing to employee pay decisions/changes #LI-SZ1 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.