PRODUCTION TEAM MANAGER II

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 Production Team Manager II immediately at our Zatarain's Manufacturing Plant in Gretna, Louisiana.

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

JOB TITLE : Team Manager II

ROLE OVERVIEW : Reporting to the Operations Department Manager, the Team Manager II provides leadership for a functional team within a high-performance environment.

This role involves overseeing daily operations, driving improvement initiatives, and maintaining overall accountability for the team's results.

The job requires a solid understanding of technical concepts in the incumbent's area of expertise and a basic knowledge of related areas.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :

1. TEAM MANAGEMENT :

• Lead the team in the designated functional area, aligning with McCormick's High-Performance System.
• Utilize coaching and facilitation skills for effective employee relations.
• Provide regular performance feedback, oversee development / training plans, and recognize achievements.
• Remove barriers hindering the team's goal achievement.

2. IMPROVEMENT ACTIVITIES :

• Use problem-solving tools to implement continuous process improvements.
• Demonstrate urgency and tenacity in resolving issues and driving improvements.
• Lead root cause analysis for significant failures.
• Ensure documentation and continual improvement of functional procedures and best practices.

3. MANAGE KEY RESULT AREAS :

• Direct and support daily operations to prioritize work and achieve goals.
• Ensure 100% compliance with operational processes and procedures.
• Coordinate resource sharing for optimal skill utilization.
• Implement procedures and scorecards for the team.

4. COMMUNICATION :

• Communicate effectively throughout the organization, aligning with McCormick's objectives.
• Share organizational and plant objectives, ensuring understanding and linkage to the team's work.
• Manage interactions with other departments to support overall plant objectives.

5. FUNCTIONAL OGSM :

Execute specific projects and action plans annually in support of the functional OGSM.

6. TECHNICAL DUTIES SPECIFIC TO FUNCTION :

Manage technical aspects of the role within the functional area.

EXPERIENCE : Individuals will enter this role with a minimum of 5 years of technical experience and must have :

• Sustained demonstrated leadership in a high-performance environment.
• Knowledge of at least one other functional area.
• Management of projects through to successful completion.
• Bachelor's Degree Required

SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS :

• Strong mechanical ability and understanding of packaging / processing equipment.
• Demonstrated understanding of the financial impact of business decisions.
• Analytical skills for root cause analysis.
• Understanding of Preventive, Autonomous, and Total Productive Maintenance systems.
• Knowledge of SAP or other enterprise resource planning tools.

BUSINESS EXPERTISE :

• In-depth understanding of how own area integrates with others.
• Comprehensive understanding of how multiple areas contribute to business goals.
• Basic understanding of the industry sector impact on own function.

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.