Global Process Manager Packaging (HYBRID)

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 Global Process Manager Packaging 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:

The Global Process Manager will report to an Associate Global Process Owner. Responsible for understanding business requirements for the R&D Packaging workstream and for working cross-functionally to develop the global process and technology solution templates in partnership with other workstream leaders.  Works with cross functional Business Units and Global Functions to align on end to end processes that will drive success for an organizational business transformation project.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reports to an Associate Global Process Owner and demonstrates strong leadership, business and technical acumen.  The leader will also: 

• Confirm the team is utilizing leading practice assets & practices 

• Drive decisions to align processes to Global Template & Standard design 

• Manage Solution Decisions (Configuration, WRICEF, Cutover etc.) 

• Integrate with Solution Architect to drive cross team integration 

• Partner with the business users to design and deliver a cost center solution including the related assessments 

• Collaborate with process and workstreams to drive testing, change, training, data, cutover and hyper care activities. 

• Define and implement the functional area Process Roadmap to deliver targeted business benefits and ease of process use for the end user.  
• Provide insights into shaping policies related to functional area process and institute process improvements to drive improved adherence to policies.

• Actively participates in the development and continuous improvement of global policies and processes, inclusive of proper documentation, training, testing, and controls
• Define and implement KPIs and performance measures leveraging best practice benchmarking with a focus on continuous improvement  

• Collaborate with IT on system implementation/enhancement initiatives  

• Ensure adequate and timely root cause analysis to understand problem drivers and implementation of necessary corrections and/or changes. 

• Collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure global alignment of priorities working in a matrixed environment. 

• Drive adoption of global process standards and gain buy-in from key stakeholders. 

• Lead associated change management activities for key stakeholders.  

Qualifications: 

• Master’s Degree in related professional area, 8 years minimum of business or professional experience, 6 years of global people leadership experience. Bachelor's Degree in related professional area and 10 years minimum of business or professional experience. Associate's Degree in related professional area and 12 years minimum of business or professional experience. In lieu of a degree in related professional area, 14 years minimum of business or professional experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in related professional area 

• Strategic thinking, strong analytical and problem-solving skills 

• Subject matter expert of functional area process and tools 

• Collaborative and resilient with a global mindset 

• Minimum 10 years of experience in a complex multinational organization 

• Demonstrated experience working in a matrixed global environment. 

• Program and project management experience required. 

• Formal continuous improvement (e.g. LEAN / Six Sigma) and project management (e.g. PMP) certification/training desirable. 

• Stakeholder management experience with ability to influence & persuade key stakeholders and to constructively deal with conflicts. 

#LI-NP2

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. 

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 plan