Job: Continuous Improvement Manager (McCormicks; Hunt Valley MD)
Job Number: 18810
Job Title: Continuous Improvement Manager
Shift: Core Hours (8.30AM-5PM)
Department: Administration
Employment Status: Full Time
Location: 11102 McCormick Road
Hunt Valley, Maryland 21031-0000
Job Description:
McCormick & Co., Inc., the world leader in the spice, flavor &
seasonings industry, is seeking a full time Continuous Improvement Manager in
its Flavor Manufacturing Center located in Hunt Valley, MD. As an employer
recognized for our exceptional commitment to employees, McCormick & Co.,
Inc. offers a wide variety of benefits, programs and services which address the
needs of employees and their families. McCormick’s benefits include, but are not
limited to tuition assistance, medical & dental, disability, group life
insurance, 401(k), pension plan, paid holidays and vacations.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Continuous Improvement Manager is responsible for overseeing and directing
the process improvement activities at the Flavor Manufacturing Center to include
the management of equipment, resources, teams, committees, and any other
necessary tools to deploy appropriate improvement activities.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Provide leadership and direction for the Continuous Improvement function under
the general supervision of the Flavor Manufacturing Center (FMC) Plant Manager
• Establish critical operational OGSM’s (objectives, goals, strategies and
measures), plan for continuous improvement and create new and innovative
strategies necessary to consistently meet customer expectations
• Oversee cost optimization projects, including project identification,
prioritization and selection; track project results; monitor project progress;
and report on progress toward OGSMs
• Participate in the functions of the USIG CI initiatives and facilitate the
activities including project selection, evaluation and prioritization; select
resources for future Green Belt and Black Belt training; evaluate project
results; coordinate process improvement activities with corporate and local
OGSMs
• Support and assist management and plant staff in implementing cost
optimization tools, including Lean Six Sigma and High-Performance Work Teams.
• Reduce costs & waste and improve safety, quality, productivity and
customer service.
• Work collaboratively with support departments such as Scheduling, Quality,
Engineering/Maintenance, Materials Management, and Human Relations, to assure
that all key processes, projects, and programs are aligned to improve OGSM
results and are completed successfully
• Propose process technology improvements and capital expenditures
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field
required
• Industry-recognized Black Belt Certification preferred
• Minimum 5 years experience in a manufacturing facility required; food industry
experience preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills necessary and the ability to
work well with and influence all levels of employees, as well as internal and
external customers in both individual and team based situations, required
• Ability to work independently required
• Experience organizing, tracking and completing short and long term projects
and tasks required
• Experience reacting to multiple and changing priorities and achieving results
within a compressed time frame required
• Experience recognizing problems, analyzing them, offering solutions and using
logical thought processes when making decisions required
• Proficiency with MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Word required
• Working knowledge of statistics required
• Experience with SAP, Minitab and Sigma Flow preferred
• Ability to work flexible hours and days as needed to meet business demands
required
