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Quality & Regulatory Intern

HUNT VALLEY, MD, US, 21031

McCormick & Company, Incorporated is seeking a full-time Quality & Regulatory Intern in Hunt Valley, Maryland. This is a 10-week internship (June 2 - August 8, 2024) which requires 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday.

 

Launch your career with a Global Leader in Flavor　

　

At McCormick, you'll join us in “Saving the World From Boring Food” and fulfill your desire to be a part of something bigger than yourself.  Employees throughout our global corporation are united by two things - a passion for flavor and driving results. People are drawn to McCormick because of a culture that challenges them to reach their full potential. 　

　

Our 10 week Summer Internship Program in Hunt Valley, MD allows college students to get a glimpse into what it's like to be a part of the McCormick family - rich in flavor, culture, and employee empowerment.　

　

During your time as an Intern you will sharpen your leadership skills, work on real-world challenges, and collaborate with the best leaders in the industry.  You will also have the opportunity to network with executives, participate in social events with other interns, and give back to the community. We are looking for the next generation of problem solvers to drive change within McCormick.  Are you up for the challenge?

 

PLEASE NOTE : Candidates who require visa sponsorship for employment now or in the future will not be considered for this position.

 

Position Overview:

The Quality and Regulatory Intern will work in a plant environment during the 10-week Summer Internship Program. This program allows college students to get a glimpse into what it’s like to be a part of the McCormick family, gain exposure to broader business objectives, and connect with senior leaders.

 

Key Responsibilities: 

The intern will be part of a collaborative cross functional team working to standardize/improve food safety, quality systems and regulatory compliance. Throughout the summer, the intern will be responsible for leading 2-3 projects that may include:

 

  • Statistical Process Control and System Capability Improvements
  • Issue and Complaint Resolution
  • New Product Scale Up
  • Implementation of Food Safety and Quality Policies/Standards
  • Sanitary Design for New Capital Projects
    • Compliance to New US FDA Nutrition Labeling Regulations
    • CIP validation leadership and/or execution
    • Updating of site Food Safety Plans/Hazard Analysis and procedures
    • Supporting day to day quality tasks for operations quality, customer quality or regulatory affairs
    • Projects aligned to site’s Quality and Food Safety priorities
  • Journey to Excellence (JTE) projects, activities, and initiatives engagement
  • Projects aligned to site’s Quality and Food Safety priorities

 

Secondary Responsibilities: 

  • Project/ Program Management: Ability to achieve project goals and objectives by applying the discipline of planning, organizing, and managing resources to bring about successful project completion
  • Change Leadership and Management: Advocate for desired change through coaching and behavioral modeling

 

Required Qualifications: 

  • Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program with graduation date 6 mos to 1 year from internship. Currently pursuing (enrolled or have completed courses) a degree in Food Science, Nutrition, Biological & Physical Sciences, Engineering or related field. 
  • Managing Vision & Organizational Purpose: Ability to know what is important and what should be prioritized. Strategy Development & Deployment: Ability to understand area Quality and Regulatory Strategy based on Quality, Regulatory and Food Safety Standards, cross functional stakeholder, SME, and CoE input. 
  • Effective Decision-Making Ability to propose creative and effective decisions, based on incomplete data and end-to-end thinking. Data and Analytics: Ability to analyze data to develop actionable insights. Ability to communicate technical information to internal cross functional partners. Technology Expertise: Ability to use technology tools and programs for area of focus. Cross Functional Acumen (Supply Chain, Product Development, Sales/Marketing/Commercialization, Customer Service): Understand Quality and Regulatory excellence for at least one part of the product lifecycle (develop, source, make, plan, deliver, customer)​​​​​​​

 

Based Hourly Range: $20/hr. - $25/hr

 

Base hourly 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.

 

 

 

 

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.

 

WHY WORK AT MCCORMICK?

United by flavor. Driven by results.

As a McCormick employee you’ll be empowered to focus on more than your individual responsibilities. You’ll have the opportunity to be part of something bigger than yourself—to have a say in where the company is going and how it’s growing.

Between our passion for flavor, our 130-year history of leadership and integrity, the competitive and comprehensive benefits we offer, and our culture, which is built on respect and opportunities for growth, there are many reasons to join us at McCormick.


Nearest Major Market: Baltimore

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