Quality Systems Manager, Atlanta

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: McCormick & Company, Inc., a global leader in the spice, flavor, and seasonings industry, is seeking a full-time Quality Systems Manager. This new hire will work in our Atlanta, GA plant . The Quality Systems Manager will report to a Quality Assurance 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

Under the general direction of the Quality Assurance Manager the the Quality Systems Manager develops and maintains the Quality Management System for the plant. The QSM maintains and implements all plant level procedures that affects food safety and food quality. The QSM also manages 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. In addition, the QSM manages a direct report responsible for the execution of Quality Systems tasks within the facility.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Leads the development, maintenance, and auditing of the plant Quality systems and specific customer driven programs. Leads internal Food Safety Team and maintains all aspects of Food Safety program. Revises and distributes procedural changes to the Quality programs. Conducts internal and mock audits and facilitates 3rd party, customer, regulatory, and vendor audits; develops and manages root cause and corrective action program for audit findings. Leads the plant in determining the annual Quality Program training needs and assists in the scheduling and implementation of these programs plant wide. Provides customer required documentation including, but not limited to, monthly / quarterly reports, Certificates of Analysis, and customer complaint/inquiry responses. Primary trainer for GMP, Food Safety, and allergens in the plant. Maintains and updates plant recall program; schedules and conducts traceability exercises. Oversees the plant sanitation and GMP compliance through managing the pest control and environmental control programs and auditing the sanitation procedures. Administers allergen control program through program management and training. Provides Quality leadership to the facility in the absence of the Quality Manager. Collaborates with facility engineering team to ensure that all projects are assessed through the change management process. Provides leadership with cause, effect and corrective actions required to resolve deviations from customer standards. Interacts with McCormick corporate and customers at any and all levels required, to establish and maintain effective business relationships. Assists in managing non-conforming goods through the Quality Notification Process by supporting the segregation, tagging, sampling, disposition, and communication of held raw materials, work in process, and finished goods with Quality andFood Safety concerns.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s inFood Science, Chemistry, Engineering,or a relevant technical field Experience leading teams and/or managing direct reports Knowledge and experience working with Food Safety Programs and related required documentation Experience with GFSI Experience reading and interpreting technical documents such as specifications, procedure manuals, and technical data sheets Excellent verbal and written communication skills necessary to effectively interact with all levels within the facility and organization as well as with external auditors, suppliers, and customers Experience working well with all levels of employees, as well as internal and external customers in both individual and team-based situations Minimum 4 years of Quality experience in a food, beverage, flavor, ingredientand/or pet food manufacturing Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with others both verbally and in writing Diplomacy Problem solving Other Skills and Competencies: Values all people Influence Perrsonal and Team Leadership Strategic thinking

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Certifications and/or Licenses:

HACCP

PCQI

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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, protectedveteran 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr McCormick & Company, Incorporated