MANAGER ENGINEERING/MAINTENANCE

You may know McCormick as a leader in herbs, spices, seasonings, and condiments – and we’re only getting started. At McCormick, we’re always looking for new people to bring their unique flavor to our team.

McCormick employees – all 14,000 of us across the world – are what makes this company a great place to work.

We are looking to hire a Manager Engineer/Maintenance in Belcamp, MD

What We Bring To The Table:

The best people deserve the best rewards. In addition to the benefits you’d expect from a global leader (401k, health insurance, paid time off, etc.) we also offer:

• Competitive compensation

• Career growth opportunities

• Flexibility and Support for Diverse Life Stages and Choices

• Wellbeing programs including Physical, Mental and Financial wellness

• Tuition assistance

Position Overview

Under the direction of the Plant Manager, the Engineering & Maintenance Manager directs the activities of Project Engineering, Controls Engineering, Building Maintenance, Security, and Maintenance Operations. Incumbent is responsible for all Divisional, Plant and Departmental goals, including reliability, cost reduction, waste reduction, safety, quality and Food Safety improvements, downtime reduction, as well as ensuring compliance with established policies and procedures. In addition, this position will monitor progress towards goals and make certain that capital projects and other resources are being utilized to provide maximum benefits to the facility. Demonstrates a deep respect for the capabilities of all people, believing that people will contribute to what they understand and feel is in their best and self-interest. Must be able to structure their approach based on the core belief that the success of the company depends upon the capabilities and contributions of all people in the organization. Incumbent works collectively with Plant Leadership to actualize McCormick's vision and ensure objectives are met.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Management: Manage day-to-day activities of Maintenance department, Engineering, and outside building contractors. Will set goals, priorities, monitor progress, and evaluate performance of staff to ensure the maximum benefit of the resources expended. Creates an empowered environment (MHPS), ensuring that the Engineering & Maintenance organization and its people understand the goals and objective (OGSM's) of the business and that they have the resource and support to accomplish them. Establishes an environment that ensures and supports open and healthy communications.

• Responsible for executing and managing site Start Up Activities to achieve Vertical Startup on Engineering Projects.

• Process & Program Standardization: Responsible for ensuring that all engineering and maintenance processes are completely documented (including Capital start up plans, SOPs, DOPs, and run documents), and implement any changes to these processes. Accountable for the development and implementation of effective preventive maintenance programs, along with the establishment of a proficient maintenance stores procurement and inventory control system, as applicable.        

• Risk Management: Responsible for meeting all regulatory requirements pertaining to the areas of waste disposal, air emissions, and facilities permits and codes. Responsible for timely filing of all regulatory documents to the appropriate Federal, State, and Local Governmental agencies. Ensure that safety and security measures are in place for the facility. This includes maintenance of sprinkler system meeting fire code and insurance carrier requirements, installation of firefighting equipment, and maintenance of an internal alarm and evacuation system. Responsible for meeting all regulatory requirements pertaining to waste disposal, emissions, facility permits and codes. Also, responsible for filing with the appropriate Federal, State, and Local Gov't agencies.

• Budget Management and CAAP Execution: Creates operating budgets and capital budgets with other leadership teams members. Manage department expense budgets with appropriate accounting information and support. Participates in the business planning and budgeting process. Develops short and long-term cost containment/reduction strategies. Manages operating budget for Engineering, Facilities, and Maintenance.  Closely monitor Capital projects to ensure they are completed as planned and on budget.        

Required Qualifications

• BSc in Relevant Engineering degree (ME, CHemE, IE, EE)
• Minimum 7-10 years manufacturing experience in food processing, pharmaceutical, or chemical process plus progressive leadership experience.
• Shop floor/information systems experience; i.e. PC, PLC, Robotics. Process engineering/analytical process mapping experience.
•  Knowledge of CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) and P.M. (preventative maintenance) practices.
• Experience in Food Processing an asset. The job requires a detailed understanding of how all areas of the plant interact to contribute to the business.
• Requires a general understanding of the industry.
• Requires basic commercial awareness as it relates to competition but only requires limited understanding of the latest developments in the industry.

Leadership:

• This job has full management responsibility for the Engineering/Maintenance team, including management of people, defining roles and responsibilities, planning for the department’s future needs and operations, counselling employees on performance and contributing to employee pay decisions/changes.
• This role has contact with suppliers, vendors, and key customers for assigned areas. Strong relationships with HQ Engineering, Marketing, Packaging Development, Plants.
• Provides mentoring, coaching and leading technology and technical skills development Strong communication and diplomacy skills are required to guide and influence others. Leadership of exempt staff to achieve common objectives.
• May interface with external parties as representative of the plant/facility.
• 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.

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. 

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Base Salary: $103,520 - $181,150

Base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, experience for this role, and/or internal equity of our current employees as part of any final offer. This position is also eligible to participate in McCormick’s Incentive Bonus (MIB) Plan. In addition to a competitive compensation package, permanent employees of McCormick are eligible for our extensive Total Rewards programs that include:

- Comprehensive health plans covering medical, vision, dental, life and disability benefits

- Family-friendly benefits such as paid parental leave, fertility benefits, Employee Assistance Program, and caregiver support

- Retirement and investment programs including 401(k) and profit-sharing plans