Crew Lead - 2nd Shift

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 2nd shift Crew Leader at our Maryland Logistics Center located in Sparrows Point, MD. 

Monday - Friday 2PM-10PM

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 

The Maryland Logistics Center (MLC) is seeking a full-time Crew Leader on B-Shift. The Crew Leader will report to a Team Manager. Under the direction of the Team Manager, the Crew Leader will support the High-Performance Organization by ensuring the team meets objectives related to quality, safety, sanitation, GMPs, and distribution efficiencies.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Operational Support:

1. Maintain acceptable attendance and meet the performance standards in the most recent review.
2. Coordinate labor needs across all shifts for unloading containers.
3. Ensure proper trapping of containers arriving without pheromone traps, PCCs, or SA containers as required by the MLC QA Team.
4. Ensure that each PCC product is labeled with a McCormick label, and the First Article Inspection (FAI) is completed and submitted on time to the MLC QA Team.
5. Direct the staging of freight for sampling and ensure proper put-away in accordance with guidelines.
6. Partner with Zone 3 Crew Leaders, Coordinators, and Shipping Office Team to ensure the receiving schedule is updated on every shift.

Leadership & Coordination:

7. Demonstrated ability to operate various types of material handling equipment, including reach trucks, sit-down, stand-up, and transport equipment.
8. Demonstrated strong leadership skills, with the ability to direct and prioritize the activities of others in a fast-paced environment.
9. Exhibit excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize in a dynamic environment.
10. Coordinate team and cross-functional meetings effectively, gathering performance data and driving process improvements.
11. Ensure that current best practices are followed in all activities.
12. Ability to train and cross-train team members, supporting their growth and development.

Team Development & Cross-Functional Collaboration:

13. Act as a mentor, developing team members and contractors to achieve business results while considering both business and employee development.
14. Partner with the MLC QA Team, Zone 3 Team Managers, and others to track and update QN Reclass/Relabeling requests.
15. Lead and participate in cross-functional problem-solving teams (e.g., TPM/PRS).
16. Reinforce teamwork and build commitment to shared objectives.
17. Investigate and communicate Root Cause Failure Analysis, recommending and implementing solutions.
18. Ensure all activities follow documented operating procedures and recommend updates when necessary.
19. Coordinate vacation requests, overtime scheduling, and other personnel-related administrative tasks.

Additional duties include:

• Supporting participation in team projects and continuous improvement activities.
• Actively participate as a SAP SME regarding RSW SAP transactions
• Backfills for Team Managers and other Crew Leaders in Zone 3
• Managing the QN Reclassification/Relabeling process in coordination with various teams (including Supply Planning and Customer Service).
• Leading efforts to resolve issues and drive process improvements, ensuring the team operates according to established operating procedures.
• Coordinating labor needs for A, B, and C shifts, ensuring staffing levels and operations are optimized.
• Execute additional duties assigned per business need.
• Ability to communicate and direct technicians and/or agency associates on daily tasks and responsibilities.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience & Skills:
1. Minimum of 3 years of experience in warehouse/receiving/shipping operations required.
2. Forklift license required.
3. Proficient in operating material handling equipment (reach truck, sit-down, stand-up, walking transport, and riding transporter).
4. Proficient PC experience: knowledge of SAP/ERP WMS, Word, and Excel preferred.
5. Strong organizational and leadership skills, with the ability to manage teams and prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment.
6. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to facilitate teamwork.
7. Excellent communication skills, both orally and in written form.
8. Ability to gather performance data and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
9. Ability to work overtime and weekends as needed and under short notice.
10. Ability to influence others and ensure adherence to best practices without formal authority.

As a general policy, McCormick does not offer employment visa sponsorships upon hire or in the future. 

Base Salary: $28-$40 an hour

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 Dividend Program.

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 plans

First consideration will be given to employees who have been displaced from their jobs for positions with the same grade or lower. If there are no qualified candidates, all other employees will then be considered. No displaced employee will receive preferential consideration for a promotional opportunity.​

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McCormick may recruit external candidates concurrently in order to expedite the recruitment process. Qualified internal candidates submitting bids within the first ten (10) days of the job being posted will be considered before external candidates. Internal bids received after the tenth (10th) day will be considered along with external candidates. ​

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.