PRODUCTION TEAM MANAGER I

The French’s Food Company, a subsidiary of McCormick & Company, Inc. and a global leader in flavor, is seeking a full-time Production Team Manager in its French’s manufacturing plant located at 4455 East Mustard Way in Springfield, Missouri (MO).  This Production Team Manager will report to the Department Manager.  

McCormick operates 13 plants in North America including US plants in Atlanta (GA), Commerce (CA), Gretna (LA), Lakewood Township (NJ), Irving (TX), Hunt Valley (MD) (3 locations), Springfield (MO) and South Bend (IN) along with international plants in London, Ontario, Antiguo Cuscatlán, El Salvador and just north of Mexico City, Mexico. 

With more than $500 million in annual sales, our company has been crafting trusted foods using simple ingredients of the highest quality.  From French’s Classic Yellow Mustard, long America’s top-selling mustard, to its most recent innovations, such as French’s Ketchup, the company has a history rich with delicious creations made from what today would be considered “clean, simple ingredients.”  To learn more please visit us at www.frenchs.com.

POSITION OVERVIEW 

Under the general direction of the Department Manager, the Team Manager  provides leadership for a functional team within a high performance environment. This role oversees the daily function and drives improvement activities through the development of people and processes and has overall accountability for the results of the team. 

The job requires a sound understanding of technical concepts within the incumbent's work area and a basic knowledge in other areas.  This role also requires knowledge gained through substantial applicable work experience, often achieved through a variety of work assignments, to supplement formal knowledge This level of proficiency enables the incumbent to apply technical skills and knowledge and ensure essential procedures are followed as well as help to define the standards and specifications around which others will operate. 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Leads a team in a specific functional area in a manner consistent with the core beliefs and guiding principles of McCormick High Performance System. 

• Provides regular performance feedback and oversees development/ training plans for individuals within the team. Utilizes coaching and facilitation skills to manage employee relations. 

• Removes barriers that prevent the team from achieving goals. 

• Actively uses performance and development tools to document and facilitate improvement / recognition discussions. 

• Utilizes problem solving tools and methodologies to implement continually improve processes within the function. 

• Demonstrates a sense of urgency and tenacity to resolve problems and implement process improvements. 

• Leads a root cause analysis when required for failures that meet the applicable threshold. 

• Develops and ensures all functional procedures and best practices are documented and continually improved. Interacts cross-functionally to resolve issues. 

• Directs and supports the daily management of the team to prioritized work and achieve goals. 

• Creates an atmosphere of 100% compliance to operational processes and procedures. 

• Communicate effectively up, down and across the organization. 

• Creates a vision for the team that is in alignment with the Plant, Division, and McCormick. 

• Communicates Organizational and plant objectives, including the attainment of established scorecard metrics and ensures that they are understood and linked to the team’s work.   

• Manages interactions with other areas to support total plant objectives. 

• Conduct regular team meetings to share information and ensure two-way communication. 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering or related field 

• Minimum 2- 3 years’ experience leading and managing employees in a production / manufacturing environment 

• Demonstrated ability to inspire, motivate, and coach a team along with a deep respect for the capabilities of all people on the team 

• Demonstrated practice of leadership principles 

• Demonstrated understanding of the financial impact of business decisions effecting staffing, product components and inventory 

• Demonstrated analytical and critical thinking skills to assess risks 

• Knowledge of packaging and processing equipment 

• Ability to work flexible hours required (normal work hours are day shift) 

• Willingness to relocate for future assignments  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Strong mechanical ability 

• Experience at leading a change initiative or championing a major component of a larger change 

• Knowledge of SAP or another enterprise resource planning (ERP) tool 

• Experience with TPM 

For consideration, please submit your resume to the Human Resource Office no later than December 6, 2017. 

Current McCormick employees who meet these qualifications and are interested in pursuing this position must notify their direct supervisor prior to applying. 

French’s 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, French’s does not offer employment visa sponsorships upon hire or in the future.