Quality Assurance Lab Crew Lead

The French's Food Company, a subsidiary of McCormick & Company, Inc. and a global leader in flavor is seeking a full-time Crew Leader - QA for the plant located in Springfield, MO. This person will report to the QA Manager.  SHIFT:  Sunday-Wednesday, 2:00pm-12:30am

With more than $500 million in annual sales, our company has been crafting trusted foods using simple ingredients of the highest quality.  From French's Classic Yellow Mustard, long America's top-selling mustard, to its most recent innovations, such as French's Ketchup, the company has a history rich with delicious creations made from what today would be considered “clean, simple ingredients.”  To learn more please visit us at www.frenchs.com.

QA Crew Leader 

McCormick & Company, Incorporated, a global leader in flavor. With $4 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.  Every day, no matter where or what you eat, you can enjoy food flavored by McCormick.  McCormick Brings Passion to Flavor™. 

As an employer recognized for our exceptional commitment to employees, McCormick & Co., Inc. offers a wide variety of benefits, programs and services which address the needs of employees and their families.  McCormick’s benefits include, but are not limited to tuition assistance, medical & dental, disability, group life insurance, 401(k), paid holidays and vacations.  

POSITION OVERVIEW: 

Under the direction of the QA Team Manager, sets the example of team leadership within a HPO environment. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Ensures overall performance of the team to include quality, safety, reliability, waste and sanitation to achieve business goals.   

• Pro-actively encourages continuous improvement and daily problem solving initiatives to increase operational effectiveness and efficiencies.   

• Coaches, trains, and ensures compliance to plant established procedures (including work rule, safety and sanitation guidelines) while demonstrating a deep respect for the capabilities of all people.   

• Ensures that all activities follow documented operating procedures and recommends updates to existing procedures as required.  

• Daily communication with Production/Processing Team Managers to resolve process & material related issues & coordinates QA activities to facilitate Industrial orders.   

• Ensures product meets quality standards.   

• Develops resolution for disposition of discrepant material.  

• Coordinates & schedules crew vacation requests & overtime.   

• Determines needs and conducts training required for new & existing employees. 

• Facilitates teamwork and coaching among team members.  Holds meetings for problem solving and team development 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• Excellent attendance required. 

• Meets standards in overall performance rating in most recent performance review. 

• High school diploma or equivalent required. 

• Three years of manufacturing, quality and/or industrial experience required. 

• Demonstrated ability to understand financial impact of business decision affecting staffing, product components and inventory required. 

• Ability to perform sensory testing on all products, including taste testing of alcoholic & high salt based items required.  Ability to distinguish color & aroma variations required. 

• Demonstrated ability to pro-actively encourage continuous improvement and daily problem solving initiatives. 

• Proven ability to coach, train and influence while demonstrating a deep respect for the capabilities of all people required. 

• Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills required 

• Demonstrated analytical, critical thinking skills to determine risk assessment required. 

• Ability to work overtime/weekends required. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• Demonstrated experience with analytical testing & equipment, including Bulk Index machines and balances required. Understanding of Statistical Process Control preferred. 

• Demonstrated computer skills, including knowledge of Excel, Word, statistical database applications & Lotus Notes required.  Knowledge of SAP, Infinity, Power Point, Access preferred.   

• Demonstrated practice of leadership principles required and formal leadership training strongly preferred.   

• Demonstrated competency to operate all equipment in the business strongly preferred. 

• Experience effectively leading and facilitating team and cross-functional meetings strongly preferred. 

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. 

French's 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, French's does not offer employment visa sponsorships upon hire or in the future.