ENGINEERING & MAINTENANCE MANAGER I

About the Position

McCormick & Company, Inc., a global leader in the spice, flavor, and seasonings industry, is seeking a full-time Engineering & Maintenance Manager for its Zatarain's Plant in Gretna, Louisiana. This role, reporting to the Plant Manager, will oversee the activities of Project Engineering, Process Engineering, Building Maintenance, Security, and Maintenance Operations.

Responsibilities

• Team Management: Manage day-to-day activities of Maintenance department, Process Engineering, Project Engineering, and outside building contractors. Set goals, priorities, monitor progress, and evaluate performance of staff.
• CAAP Execution: Prepare and manage Capital Asset Acquisition Proposal (CAAP's) annual budget. Ensure projects are planned properly, review data for achievable results, and obtain necessary approvals.
• Strategic Planning: Develop strategic capital plans ensuring an acceptable return on investment, replacement of worn or obsolete equipment, and expansion of capacity to meet sales growth.
• Process & Program Standardization: Ensure all engineering and maintenance processes are documented and implement any changes. Develop and implement effective preventive maintenance programs.
• Risk Management: Meet all regulatory requirements pertaining to waste disposal, air emissions, and facilities permits and codes. Ensure safety and security measures are in place for the facility.
• Budget Management: Create operating budgets and capital budgets. Manage department expense budgets and develop short and long-term cost containment/reduction strategies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree required
• Minimum 7+ years experience in manufacturing, pharmaceutical, or chemical industries plus progressive leadership experience.
• Shop floor/information systems experience; i.e. PC, PLC, Robotics.
• Process engineering/analytica process mapping experience.
• Knowledge of CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) and P.M. (preventative maintenance) practices.
• Experience in Food Processing is an asset.

We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits including tuition assistance, medical, dental, vision, disability, group life insurance, 401(k), profit sharing, paid holidays, and vacations.
• Opportunity to be part of a company with a 130-year history of leadership and integrity.
• Culture built on respect and opportunities for growth.

About the Company

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, McCormick manufactures, markets, and distributes spices, seasoning mixes, condiments, and other flavorful products to the entire food industry. 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.

McCormick 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.

Apply now to join our team and help us continue to flavor the world!