Crew Leader - Quality

McCormick & Company, Inc., a global leader in the spice, flavor, and seasonings industry, is seeking a full-time Crew Leader in the Quality Lab reporting to the QA 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. 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 Team Manager, the QA Crew Leaders will work in a High-Performance Organization Operating Model environment providing daily direction setting to the QA team assigning work activities to QA technicians to promote an efficient, team-bases environment. The position, as needed, will also rotate between testing in the laboratory and performing quality checks on the plant floor.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work closely with Quality Team Manager directing day to day activities, assigning work duties and trouble-shooting problems.

• Crew Leader will be responsible for addressing minor performance concerns, while bringing major concerns directly to the manager.

• Offer constructive feedback for employee evaluations.

• Performing training for employees and document their progress and keep accurate records.

• Identify training needs for employees and address, as needed.

Perform QA Laboratory Technician responsibilities, as needed:

• Conduct Analytical Testing of both raw and finished products

• Use a variety of test methods, procedures, and instrumentation (i.e., titrator, pH meter, scale, viscometer, HPLC, Moisture analyzer etc.)

• Examine & test samples and accurately record results on paper, logbooks, and computer entry (i.e., SAP, SharePoint, etc.)

• Interpreting data and aid in direction to the manufacturing group to ensure products meet established specifications.

• Calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment

• Participate in and achieve acceptable results in proficiency testing event(s).

• Perform Lab maintenance and general cleaning

• Audit production line for key quality attributes such as code dates, fill weights, metal detection, and package integrity, etc.

• Perform initial trouble shooting activities for operational issues (i.e., foreign material findings, supplier issues, etc.)

• Coordinate timely quarantine and issuing of Quality Notification for finished goods and/or supplier issues

• Communicate test results, discuss performance metrics as they relate to Quality, and work collaboratively with various levels of Operations to correct problems and improve process.

• Partnering with operations teams to prevent production stoppages

• Involvement in cross-functional Production/ Maintenance/Materials Management team meeting, as needed

• Provide MAC (Manufacturing Analysis Costing) support as directed by Quality Team Manager/ QA Crew Lead/ Quality Engineer

• Raw Material Release - involves communicating with various functions including the Supply/Planning groups to obtain release if the information is not in SAP.

• Complete assigned shiftly, daily and weekly tasks, as assigned (i.e., Retain Room Discard, performing plant air environmental and product contact compressed air testing, potable water sampling/testing, etc.)

• Any/all JTE Quality, Visual Factory, and other related items

• Ability to work overtime on a short notice and required weekend work

• Ability to be flexible with shift and workday assignments to support business need requirements.

• Actively promote safety and identify unsafe actions and conditions using a principle-based safety approach.

• Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Uses judgement based on the analysis of information.

• Strong understanding and practice of Good Laboratory Practices

• College coursework in Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, etc. (or 3 years' experience in a laboratory setting)

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Color Vision (ability to detect color) required. This is due to the need to compare color differences in product daily.

• Requires attention to detail in making evaluative judgements based on the analysis of factual information.

• Expected to resolve problems by identifying and selecting solutions through the application of technical experience and review of precedents.

• 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.

• Demonstrate McCormick's High Performance Organization Competencies: Values All People, Strategic Thinking, Influence, Personal & Team Leadership, Attracting & Developing Talent, Innovation & Business Savvy & Acumen.

• Acceptable Attendance Required

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Two years of previous Analytical Lab experience preferred.

• Academic laboratory work will be considered

• Strong skills in written and verbal communication skills

• Strong understanding of SAP transactions (Quality focused) and SAP results/data

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.

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.

Nearest Major Market: Springfield