Quality Systems Manager - Spice Mill

HUNT VALLEY, MD, US, 21031

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 Quality Systems Manager immediately at our Spice Mill 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

• We prioritize our communities and the planet we share. We are proud to be awarded as a Diversity Inc. Top 50 company for Diversity and have multiple Sustainability awards (ranking #22 in the World and #1 in Food Products)

• Wellbeing programs including Physical, Mental and Financial wellness

• Tuition assistance

 

Title: Quality Systems Manager – Spice Mill

 

Location: McCormick & Company, Inc., 10901 Gilroy Road, Hunt Valley, MD 21031

 

Duties: Develop, implement, and audit the Quality Systems for all departments of the Plant. Manage sanitation and ensure that all Good Manufacturing Requirements (GMP) are met. Manage Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) program of the Plant, and ensure compliance with Corporate, Regulatory, and Customer requirements. Maintain and implement all plant level procedures that affect food safety and food quality. Manage internal, third party, regulatory and customer audits; maintenance and implementation of plant quality systems, policies and procedures; customer complaint investigations and responses; and required Quality related training for all employees in the facility. Manage a team of direct reports responsible for product release, certificates of analysis, customer complaint resolution, and recertification of products. Maintain and implement the Plant’s Quality Systems Policies and Procedures. Substantiate the Plant’s HACCP Program to ensure that all verifications and validations are current. Maintain documentation of all Quality Programs to assist and support Customer audits. Provide feedback to all plant departments on sanitation and GMP issues. Monitor warehouse performance in areas sanitation/pest control and provide ongoing audits of the program. Produce strategic purchases to maintain quality systems and manage any implementation projects related to the purchase. Sustain Quality Systems programs, HACCP pest control, CGMP, Recall, Food Allergen, and Sanitation Compliant process.

 

Requirements: Bachelors’ degree in Food Science, Biology, or related field and 4 years of progressive, post-baccalaureate experience in the job offered or related occupation in the retail food industry and private label brands, or any suitable combination of education, training, and experience.

 

Experience must include:

 

  1. Four (4) years of experience performing or managing internal and external audits to resolve quality issues and improve operational systems in a food manufacturing or food regulatory agency.
  2. Four (4) years of experience handling large volume operations and defining levels to ensure private label brand and consumer protection in a food manufacturing or food regulatory body.
  3. Four (4) years of experience managing a food safety team and providing training to plant technicians to improve efficiency and food safety.
  4. Four (4) years of experience developing and implementing protocols and processes for quality assurance, food safety, sanitation, audit and inspection, and waste reduction in a food manufacturing plant or in the consumer packaged food industry.
  5. Four (4) years of experience applying standards of HACCP, GMP, and Risk Assessment.
  6. One (1) year of experience managing consumer related affairs, including customer/consumer complaints, consumer protection.
  7. Requires certifications in HACCP, Good Manufacturing Practices, SQF Practitioner, and PCQI.
  8. Demonstrated experience with FDA and/or USDA compliant Food Safety Programs and related required documentation.
  9. Demonstrated analytical skillset and experience managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

 

Salary: $122,013-124,513/year + standard benefits; Hours:  Full Time, 40 hours/week   

 

 

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. 

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