PRODUCTION LEAD COORDINATOR

McCormick & Company, Incorporated, a global leader in flavor, is seeking a Production Lead Coodinator reporting to a Production Team Manager. This individual will work at the Ptoduction Team Manager located in Hunt Valley, MD.　

Pay Range: $22.52 - $33.78

With more than $5 billion in annual sales, the Company manufactures markets and distributes spices, seasoning mixes, condiments and other flavorful products to the entire food industry – retail outlets, food manufacturers and foodservice businesses. We create differentiating flavors consumers prefer with unmatched quality, science, innovation and service. Every day, no matter where or what you eat, you can enjoy food flavored by McCormick.  McCormick makes every moment and meal better™

As a company recognized for exceptional commitment to employees, McCormick offers a wide variety of benefits, programs and services. Benefits include, but are not limited to, tuition assistance, medical, dental, vision, disability, group life insurance, 401(k), profit sharing, paid holidays and vacations.

McCormick & Company, Inc., a global leader in the spice, flavor, and seasonings industry, is seeking a full-time Production Coordinator in Dry Blend. This new hire will work at the Flavor Manufacturing Center, located in Hunt Valley, MD. The Dry Blend Production Coordinator will report to the Dry Blend Team Manager.

McCormick & Company, Incorporated is a global leader in flavor with approximately 13,000 employees worldwide. As a Fortune 500 company with over $5 billion in annual sales across 160 countries and territories, we manufacture, market, and distribute spices, seasoning mixes, condiments, and other flavorful products to the entire food industry including e-commerce, retail,food manufacturers and foodservice businesses. Our most popular brands include McCormick, French's, Frank's RedHot, Stubb's, OLD BAY, Lawry's, Zatarain's, Ducros, Vahiné, Cholula, Schwartz, Kamis, DaQiao, Club House, Aeroplane, and Gourmet Garden. Every day, no matter where or what you eat or drink, you can enjoy food flavored by McCormick. Our Purpose is "To Stand Together for the Future of Flavor and our Vision is "A World United by Flavor—where healthy, sustainable and delicious go hand in hand."

As a company recognized for its exceptional commitment to employees, McCormick offers a wide variety of benefits, programs, and services. Benefits include, but are not limited to, tuition assistance, medical, dental, vision, disability, group life insurance, 401(k), profit sharing, paid holidays, and vacations.

 POSITION OVERVIEW:

This employee will act as a Production Coordinator (back-up Crew Leader), responsible for overseeing and leading daily Dry Blend operations with the ability to perform Dry Blend technician job duties as needed. In addition, the employee will be responsible for coaching, developing, and mentoring team members. The Coordinator (backup Crew Leader) will ensure overall performance of the Dry Blend Team to meet objectives for quality, safety, sanitation, GMPs, customer service, process reliability and will be involved in leading line performance objectives. Participates in cross functional problem-solving activities, updates, creates and audits S.O.P.s and recommends/provides process improvement solutions. The coordinator (Back up Crew Leader) must be flexible and attentive to detail to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Distributes daily workload to fulfill department goals and requirements as assigned by crew leader
• Responsible for coaching, developing, and mentoring team members on production line processes
• Scheduling team vacations and arranging for manpower coverage when crew leader is absent
• Ensuring product meets quality standards by completing VSU audits
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize, lead, and empower team members in a fast paced, ever-changing environment
• Participates in root cause analysis for failures, including recommendations and implementing solutions
• Coordinate teamwork among team members
• Participate in meetings for production tracking, problem solving and team development      
• Building team member commitment
• Lead plant safety initiatives and ensure a safe work environment
• Support and lead the growth of McCormick’s High-Performance Work System
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Meets standards in overall performance rating in most recent performance review
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 2 years of Manufacturing experience required and 2 years of leadership experience preferred 
• Demonstrated ability to use calculator, on-line systems including PC databases, Outlook, Excel and word processing required.
• Must have fork lift license & experience operating all types of material handling equipment, including reach, stand up, sit down, walking transporter & riding transporter.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize in a fast paced, everchanging environment.
• High level of numerical computation skills and analytical skills required.
• Must have excellent Communication skills.
• Must have excellent clerical and math skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to concentrate in high traffic area and ability to maintain confidential information required.
• Overtime on short notice required including weekends.
• Knowledge of SAP/ERP Warehouse Management System required
• PAPR/ Respirator required

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Production experience desired.
• Receiving/Shipping experience desired.  
• Overtime on short notice required.

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.