Manufacturing Crew Leader - Blending Team (12 Hour Day Shift)

Manufacturing Crew Leader - Blending Team (12 Hour Day Shift)HUNT VALLEY, MD, US, 21031McCormick & Company, Inc., a global leader in the spice, flavor, and seasonings industry, is seeking a full-time Crew Leader. This new hire will work at our Hunt Valley Plant, located at 11100 McCormick Rd. in Hunt Valley, MD. The Crew Leader will report to the Team Manager. McCormick & Company, Incorporated is a global leader in flavor with approximately 14,000 employees worldwide. With over $6 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. 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.ResponsibilitiesEnsures 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. Coordinates & schedules crew vacation requests & overtime. Determines needs and conducts training required for new & existing employees. Ensures product meets quality standards, coordinates problem solving directly with QA floor inspector. Resolves minor mechanical and processing problems and makes necessary adjustments to keep the line running. Performs job tasks of other team members of jobs of equal or lower grades. Facilitates teamwork and coaching among team members. Holds meetings for production tracking, problem solving and team development.Required QualificationsExcellent attendance required. Meets standards in overall performance rating in most recent performance review. High school diploma or equivalent required. Three years of manufacturing and/or industrial experience required. Demonstrated ability to perform changeovers and preventative maintenance on all production equipment required. Demonstrated ability to diagnose mechanical problems and resolve minor mechanical and processing problems required. Demonstrated ability to understand financial impact of business decision affecting staffing, product components and inventory required. Demonstrated computer skills, including knowledge of Excel, Word, statistical database applications & Lotus Notes required. Demonstrated ability to pro-actively encourage continuous improvement and daily problem-solving initiatives required. 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 QualificationsKnowledge 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.Base Salary: $26.78 - $40.18 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 benefitsFamily-friendly benefits such as paid parental leave, fertility benefits, Employee Assistance Program, and caregiver supportRetirement and investment programs including 401(k) and profit-sharing plansMcCormick & 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.