Quality Crew Leader - 1st Shift

About the Position

McCormick & Company, Inc., a global leader in the spice, flavor, and seasonings industry, is seeking a full-time Quality Crew Leader - 1st Shift for their Flavors Manufacturing Center (FMC) in Hunt Valley, MD. The Quality Crew Leader will report to a Quality Team Manager.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for identifying and reporting food safety and quality concerns.
• Sets the direction of the team and ensures overall shift performance to meet objectives for productivity, quality, safety, food safety, sanitation, GMPs, customer service, and process reliability.
• Coaches, trains, and ensures compliance with plant-established procedures.
• Coordinates timely quarantine and quality notification processes, including disposition of discrepant materials.
• Researches historical records for information or investigation purposes.
• Proactively encourages continuous improvement and daily problem-solving initiatives.
• Ensures that all activities follow documented operating procedures, creates new ones, and recommends updates to existing guidelines as required.
• Documents/enters crew vacation requests & overtime and works with the team manager to coordinate time management for all quality lab personnel.
• Determines needs and conducts training required for new & existing employees.
• Perform analytical testing & record, maintain, and review results/data in the SAP System.
• Performs sensory taste testing as qualified and records data, maintains SAP and reviews results in SAP, and releases product(s) as appropriate.
• Performs a variety of test methods and understands procedures and instrumentation used in completing required lab tasks.
• Ensure product meets standards by reviewing the compliance, the necessary means and equipment are available, and that utilization of equipment available is functional and safe.
• Performs calibration activities on equipment that require internal calibration. Resolves minor mechanical and processing problems and makes necessary adjustments to keep lab equipment running.
• Initiates & documents Quality Notifications/DMRs/DMAs, including participating in cross-functional root cause analysis. Facilitates follow-up & resolutions.
• Investigate and communicate root cause failure analysis related to the lab, including recommending and implementing resolutions.
• Interpret data and give direction to the manufacturing group to ensure products meet established specifications.
• Prepare samples of raw materials, intermediates, and finished goods to be sent out for outside testing.
• Performs COA verification of raw materials as needed.
• Communicates daily with Team Managers & team and follows up on corrective action assignments.
• Maintains professionalism and flexibility in uncertain or stressful encounters.
• Participate in the interview process, on-boarding and early development of team members.
• Performs job tasks of other team members when necessary.
• Holds meetings as necessary, including the shift change process.
• Able to do problem-solving and team development and facilitate teamwork and coaching among team members.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Three years of manufacturing and industrial experience required.
• Demonstrated ability to understand the working principles of the lab equipment and perform calibration activities.
• Demonstrated ability to diagnose mechanical problems and resolve minor mechanical and processing issues required.
• Demonstrated ability to understand the financial impact of business decisions affecting product releases, staffing, product components, and inventory required.
• Demonstrated computer skills, including knowledge of Excel, Word, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to encourage continuous improvement and daily problem-solving initiatives required proactively.
• Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Demonstrated analytical and critical thinking skills to determine risk assessment required.
• Ability to work overtime/weekends required.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs).
• Ability to work well under pressure while maintaining multiple priorities; able to work with minimal supervision. Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Color Vision (ability to detect color) required.

Nice to Have

• 4-year college degree in science (food science, chemistry, etc.).
• Experience working in food manufacturing.
• Working knowledge of statistics preferred.
• Knowledge of SAP, Infinity, PowerPoint, and Access preferred.
• Demonstrated practice of leadership principles required and formal leadership training strongly preferred.
• Experience effectively leading and facilitating team meetings is strongly preferred.

We Offer

• Competitive salary range: $28.12 - $42.19.
• 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, Inc. 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. Every day, no matter where or what you eat or drink, you can enjoy food flavored by McCormick.