Production Crew Leader

McCormick & Company, Inc., a global leader in the spice, flavor, and seasonings industry, is seeking a full-time Production Crew Leader. This new hire will work in Maryland Manufacturing Center, located in Belcamp, MD. The Crew Leader will report to a Team Manager.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, we manufacture, market, and distribute spices, seasoning mixes, condiments, and other flavorful products to the entire food industry including e-commerce, retail,food manufacturers and foodservice businesses. 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. Our Purpose is "To Stand Together for the Future of Flavor and our Vision is "A World United by Flavor—where healthy, sustainable and delicious go hand in hand."As a company recognized for its exceptional commitment to employees, McCormick offers a wide variety of benefits, programs, and services. Benefits include, but are not limited to, tuition assistance, medical, dental, vision, disability, group life insurance, 401(k), profit sharing, paid holidays, and vacations.Position OverviewThis employee will act as a working Crew Leader, responsible for overseeing and leading daily operations with the ability to perform Operations technician job duties as needed. In addition, the employee will be responsible for coaching, developing, and mentoring team members. The Crew Leader will ensure overall performance of the Operations Team to meet objectives for quality, safety, sanitation, GMPs, customer service, process reliability and will be involved in leading High Performance. Participates in cross functional problem-solving activities, updates, creates and audits S.O.P.s and recommends/provides process improvement solutions. The Crew Leader must be flexible and attentive to detail to work in a fast-paced environment.ResponsibilitiesDistributes daily workload to fulfill department goals and requirementsResponsible for coaching, developing, and mentoring team members to ensure individual and team successScheduling team vacations and arranging for manpower coverageDaily communication with Supervisor and other Crew LeadersEnsuring product meets quality standardsFacilitates and leads continuous improvement initiativesExcellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize, lead, and empower team members in a fast paced, ever-changing environmentInvestigates and communicates root cause analysis for failures, including recommendations and implementing solutionsCoordinate teamwork among team membersLeading meetings for production tracking, problem solving and team development Building team member commitmentLead plant safety initiatives and ensure a safe work environmentSupport and lead the growth of McCormick’s High-Performance Work SystemResponsible for maintaining Food Safety and Defense requirements according to McCormick and Regulatory StandardsOther duties as assignedRequired QualificationsHigh school diploma or equivalentFork Truck CertificationValid Driver’s license and transportation to travel between other McCormick FacilitiesStrong interpersonal skillsAbility to communicate effectively, both orally and in written formAbility to facilitate teamworkAbility to effectively run meetingsAbility to work overtime / weekends as required.Ability to train others required.PAPR/Respirator use may be RequiredPreferred QualificationsAt least 5 years of operations or related field experience3 years of leadership experienceThorough understanding of SAP preferredThe pay range for this position is $26.78 - $40.18.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.