Manager Continuous Improvement

About the Position

McCormick & Company, Incorporated, a global leader in flavor, is seeking a Manager of Continuous Improvement for their South Bend, IN location. This individual will report to the Plant Manager and will be responsible for providing strategic leadership and coaching for the CI/TPM function within North American high-performance plants/facilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and coaching for the CI/TPM function within North American high-performance plants/facilities.
• Coach and lead team managers and staff to achieve exceptional business results through the development of people and continuous improvement of manufacturing and supply chain processes.
• Ensure that CI/TPM strategies across functions are aligned to create common objectives for all departments and achieve plant/facility goals.
• Manage and develop direct reports as required.
• Manage the comprehensive continuous improvement function to deliver savings and improve business results via a formal Loss Analysis program.
• Manage cost optimization processes and productivity improvement initiatives.
• Serve as the general spokesperson for overall program results.
• Coach and/or lead Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) pillar work to build loss elimination capability.
• Coach and/or lead Autonomous Maintenance (AM) pillar activities to improve Process Reliability and productivity.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5-10 years of functional/leadership experience.
• Demonstrated significant and relevant skills and results in the functional area.
• Detailed understanding of how all areas of the plant interact to contribute to the business.
• Strong communication and diplomacy skills.
• Leadership of exempt Team Managers or equivalent to achieve common objectives.
• 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.

Nice to Have

• Cross-functional teamwork
• Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)
• Autonomous Maintenance (AM)
• Loss Analysis

We Offer

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

About the Company

McCormick & Company, Incorporated is a global leader in flavor, manufacturing, marketing, and distributing spices, seasoning mixes, condiments, and other flavorful products to the entire food industry. With more than $5 billion in annual sales, McCormick creates differentiating flavors consumers prefer with unmatched quality, science, innovation, and service.

Nearest Major Market: South Bend

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.

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.