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McCormick & Company · 2 days ago

Continuous Improvement Manager III

Sparrows Point, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$104K/yr - $181K/yr

5+ years exp

McCormick & Company is a leader in herbs, spices, seasonings, and condiments. They are seeking a Continuous Improvement Manager to provide leadership and expertise in implementing a Continuous Improvement Program at their Maryland Logistics Center, focusing on employee capability and engagement to achieve business results.

Food Processing

No H1B

Responsibilities

Responsible for the Continuous Cost Improvement (CCI) program for the site to include partnering with other functions to ideate cost savings opportunities and assisting with the financial validation. Helps to build the business case for Site investment and supports strategic capacity planning. Leads annual Loss Analysis activity for site to identify new cost savings strategies and opportunities cross-functionally

Responsible for systems ownership and oversight to include interaction with vendor/contractors for routine data validation, maintenance and/or system changes, in partnership with Engineering team. This includes the Labor Management System (LMS) used at the Site, as well as other technology enabling software systems (JASCI, ATOM, EWMS)

Coaches and/or leads Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) pillar work to build loss elimination capability, leading the Focused Improvement pillar to increase loss intelligence and problem-solving capability. Provides oversight for the Training & Development pillar to define the framework to build individual and team skills and capability across the Site

Provide leadership and coaching to Continuous Improvement team, driving results achievement through others. Achieve results through participative, high-performance management and leadership skills. Leads Training team with responsibility for new-hire onboarding, development of standardized training and process documentation, and validation of Site training completion

Controls budget spend to forecast and budget, manage and control labor costs to budgeted levels

Process owner for Site Performance Control Systems (PCS) to include DDS Tier 1- Tier 4 and corresponding scorecard management. Also serves as Site lead for 5S, Gemba and Leader Standard Work (LSW) programs

Qualification

Lean ManufacturingTotal Productive Maintenance (TPM)Continuous Cost Improvement (CCI)Project ManagementLabor Management System (LMS)5SCoachingLeadershipCommunicationTeam Facilitation

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related discipline required

5 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing facility or Warehouse/Distribution Center, with leadership experience and a proven record of target focused delivery in fast paced Operational environment

Understanding the Tools and Techniques used in Lean Manufacturing, 5S and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)

Proven project management skills, with the ability to participate in initiatives according to business needs and strategy In-depth understanding of the specific work unit; knowledge of the functional area and how external factors impact the work unit

Background knowledge of the industry in order to understand which improvement options are feasible. Therefore, a solid understanding of applicable regulations, safety protocols, manufacturing tolerances and related data is needed

Expected to know and understand applicability of current best industry practices that apply to field of responsibility. In-depth understanding of how own area integrates with other areas

Comprehensive understanding of how multiple areas contribute to achieving the goals of the business. Basic understanding of the industry sector in which they are operating and the impact to own function

Sound and comprehensive communication and diplomacy skills are required in order to exchange complicated information, including sensitive information or information that is difficult to communicate because of its content or its audience

Provides mentoring, coaching and leading technology and technical skills development

Having a deep respect for the capabilities of all people on team and operating in an inclusive manner

Leading the creation of strategies, framework and action plans required to meet business objectives

Inspiring, motivating and coaching individuals and team to achieve goals

Looking for continuous improvement opportunities for processes and people

Full team facilitation responsibilities, contributing to the motivation/development of team through professional leadership as applicable, will lead teams in setting objectives, and coach employees in pursuit of those objectives