BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM MANAGER

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 an Business Improvement Program Manager immediately in a Hybrid (50/50) capacity at our Global Headquarters in Hunt Valley, Maryland. 

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

This position reports to the Director of Business Improvement (CCI) as part of Global Finance. The Business Improvement Program Manager is responsible for leading multi-functional cost savings projects and responsible for ensuring single function initiatives (Manufacturing, Distribution, Logistics, Regional Procurement, Global Procurement) are being delivered to achieve annual company profit growth targets. The Business Improvement Program Manager leads cross functional ideation to drive future profit enhancement opportunities to generate an ongoing pipeline of CCI ideas.

Key Responsibilities

• Manages a portfolio of cross-functional CCI projects that on average deliver $5M-7M+ of annual cost savings to the organization by leading cross functional project teams through all project phases (initiate, plan, execute, close) and delivering on time, in scope, on $ target project delivery.

• Supports the Americas financial forecasting process by ensuring that single function CCI initiatives are being effectively tracked in TM1 and that these initiatives are being delivered on time and in accordance with the project tracking by leading monthly portfolio reviews with Global and Regional teams. Develop project business case and rationale for divisional leadership

• Leads the annual cross function ideation process with all departments (Regional Procurement, Global Procurement, Product Development, Engineering, Manufacturing, Distribution, Quality), to build the cross-functional project pipeline for the following year. Will lead additional ideation sessions throughout the year as needed to complete the cost savings delivery pipeline target.

• Leads Business Function Leadership (Supply Chain, Procurement, etc ) reviews of CCI performance and escalates any risk that needs leadership support

• Creates and shares best practices in the areas of resources, tools and expertise relating to process and productivity improvement/cost protection/cost saving initiatives within Global CCI team as well as with Regional Project Managers (Engineering PMO, Commercialization CPD/FS)

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering, Finance or related field
• 6+ years of experience in Business, Engineering, Finance or related field
• 3+ years project management experience on medium scale to large scale complex projects in support of finance initiatives required, preferably in a lead role.
• Sets direction for others to work toward goals and completion of objectives.
• In-depth knowledge of project subject matter and various functional areas, with ability to tie together interdependencies to achieve the greatest business impact.
• Able to push work forward and remove roadblocks.
• Experience managing financial analysis, cost reductions, and/or continuous improvement initiatives
• Experience in manufacturing environment or other supply chain / costing area preferred
• Sound knowledge of the financial characteristics/drivers (volume, pricing, profitability, seasonality, etc.) of the various products
• and product lines within the local Business Unit.

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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 to $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