Continuous Improvement Manager
AMPHUR PHANTHONG, 20, TH, 20160
At McCormick, we bring our passion for flavor to work each day. We encourage growth, respect everyone's contributions and do what's right for our business, our people, our communities and our planet. Join us on our quest to make every meal and moment better.
Founded in Baltimore, MD in 1889 in a room and a cellar by 25-year-old Willoughby McCormick with three employees, McCormick is a global leader in flavour. With over 14,000 employees around the world and more than $6 Billion in annual sales, the Company manufactures, markets, and distributes spices, seasoning mixes, condiments and other flavourful products to the entire food industry, retail outlets, food manufactures, food service businesses and consumers.
While our global headquarters are in the Baltimore, Maryland, USA area, McCormick operates and serves customers from nearly 60 locations in 25 countries and 170 markets in Asia-Pacific, China, Europe, Middle East and Africa, and the Americas, including North, South and Central America with recognized brands.
At McCormick, we have over a 100-year legacy based on our “Power of People” principle. This principle fosters an unusually dedicated workforce requiring a culture of respect, recognition, inclusion and collaboration based on the highest ethical values.
CI Manager
Reporting to the Supply Chain Director SEA, the Continuous Improvement (CI) Manager provides oversight for the McCormick manufacturing excellence processes which drive Continuous Improvement and Thailand Supply Chain Complehensive Continuous Improvement (CCI) program. This role works closely with teams across the business to drive improvement activities through the development of people and processes in a manner consistent with McCormick's High Performance System. Managing and coordination cross-functional team on a Supply Chain manufacturing excellence (or Journey to Excellence system) execution and leading CCI saving project target deliverable.
KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Acts as an internal consultant for Thailand site to work with the plant management team to identify, lead, define and implement value add continuous improvement activities to generate continuous and sustainable financial benefits to McCormick Thailand.
- Facilitate the Plant Steering Committee to identify appropriate continuous improvement projects and measure to validate project results and report on progress towards OGSM's. Utilising CCI project leads to implement projects in a timely and cost effective manner.
- Manage the Journey to Excellence program for Thailad plant and facilitates relevant training workshop
- Project lead key cross-functional CCI projects for the Thailand Supply Chain. Track, report and communicate project progress to CI & JTE Teams, Exectutive Leadership Team and serve as the general spokesperson for project and program results as necessary across CCI and JTE.
- Assess Supply Chain business process to identify gaps and solutions to improve process effectiveness.
- Oversee the products standard process and associated financial analysis.
EDUCATION:
A. Discipline Engineering or Food Technology
B. Minimum level of education required to perform the job. BA
C. Preferred level of education – why? BSc
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS/STANDARDS, LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS IN ADDITION TO GENERAL EDUCATION:
A. Minimum required certifications required to perform the job. TPM, LEAN, 5S & Six Sigma certification required.
B. Additional certifications preferred. Project management.
OTHER SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:
1 Sound problem solving and analytical skills. Lead by example on technical solution and able to train others.
2 The ability to build and sustain relationships. Participates in facilitating teams and provides technical support and leadership to the teams. Coaching individuals and team to achieve goals.
3 Sound communication skills (written and verbal) Enfluence other, cross function to engage and involve implementing program
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, colour, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you wish to be considered for this position, please discuss your interest with your immediate manager, and then apply online via MySuccess under the Careers section