QA TEAM MANAGER I

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 QA TEAM MANAGER I immediately at our Maryland Manufacturing Center 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

Position Overview

Reporting to the site Quality Manager, the Quality Team Manager leads and develops approximately 10 non-exempt laboratory technicians to ensure continuous distribution of products consistent with established standards and/or customer specifications. Oversees the daily management of the function and drives improvement activities through the development of people and processes. Has overall accountability for the results of the team. The job requires a sound understanding technical concepts within Quality and Food Safety and a basic knowledge in other areas in manufacturing. Responsible to meet all food safety and food defense.

Key Responsibilities

•    Lead and manage laboratory technicians to achieve key performance indicator results that support the MMC’s strategic objectives, goals, strategies and measures (OGSMs). Provide regular performance feedback and oversees development/training plans for individuals within the team.

•    Daily maintenance of quality programs.   

•    Responsible for maintaining Food Safety and Defense requirements according to McCormick and Regulatory Standards.    

•    Conduct internal audits and participate in external audits.   

•    Drive process capability improvements through variation reduction and error proofing. This includes collecting and analyzing data to identify and prioritize opportunities for improvement of product and process quality.    

•    Lead the management, disposition and system improvements for out of specification and defective materials.    

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline OR Relevant McCormick experience in a technical field while in pursuit of a degree could also be considered
• Certification or training focused on Quality and Food Safety for Supply Chain preferred: PCQI (or HACCP, based on region)
• Certification or training within the Quality field preferred. ASQ certification (CFSQA, CQE) or Six Sigma Green Belt for example
• Awareness of GFSI audit schemes

Experience

• 2-4 years  experience in one Quality focus areas (Customer, Operations, Regulatory, Supplier, Global CoE) or related function, including Supply Chain, Product Development preferred
• Experience in the Food/Flavor Industry preferred

Interpersonal Skills - leadership, interactions, communication, influence    

• Decision Making: Make decisions Quality team using the Quality and Regulatory Standards. Use the escalation process where the standard does not apply or exist using cross functional team and/or external input
• Financial Acumen: Understand and execute a standard approach of managing a cost center’s budget. 

Influence & Positive Impact – skilled at persuading, motivating, and energizing others at all levels. Able to flex style and direct, collaborate, or empower as the situation requires. 

Dimension

Position will lead the non-exempt team at a small manufacturing facility. Ability to recognize problem, analyze and develop solutions using a logical thought process. High level of complex, ambiguous problems - all of which are time sensitive and multi disciplinary. Must have the ability lead / direct cross function teams that includes corporate and plant functions through improvements using Focus Improvement and Quality Maintenance tools. Contact with customers and Suppliers regarding complaints. Must have tact, diplomacy in handling audits and determine best action that meets the needs of the audit and McCormick. Incumbent may impact, either positively or negatively the business unit through quality errors that are not detected or avoided. 

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: $74,330 - $130,080

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