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 role immediately at our Manufacturing Plant in Lakewood, NJ.  Please note this role is for 2nd shift.

 

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

Position Overview
Under the general direction of the Department Manager, provides leadership for a functional
team within a high performance environment. Oversees the daily management of the function
and drives improvement activities through the development of people and processes. Has
overall accountability for the results of the team. Good understanding of procedures and
concepts within own technical area and a basic knowledge in other areas. Role typically requires
a university degree. Requires an understanding and ability to apply procedures and concepts of
own technical area. Knowledge of other areas to the extent of understandin how they relate and
interact with own area. The Team Manager for Production is accountable for quality, safety,
productivity, sanitation, continuous improvement and all aspects of people management for one
or more production lines across all applicable shifts. Supervises and coordinates activities of
Technicians engaged in processing and/or packaging product. Ensures that Technicans and
Crew Leaders are trained and developed in the safe and optimal operation of equipment, as well
as behavioral and leadership competencies. Ensures that organization standards are met in the
areas of Safety, Quality, Reliability, Cost, and Service. Interacts with other Team Managers to
coordinate activities between departments. Responsible for the development and performance
management of team members.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities

Description % of Time Spent
• TEAM MANAGEMENT: Leads a team in a specific functional area in a
manner consistent with the core beliefs and and guiding pronciples of
McCormick's High Performance System. Utilizes coaching and facilitation
skills to manage employee relations. Provides regular performance
feedback and oversees development/training plans for individuals within
the team. Actively uses performance and development tools to document
and facilitate improvement/recognition discussions. Rewards and
recognizes performance achievements. Removes barriers that prevent the
team from achieving goals.
30%
• IMPROVEMENT ACTIVITIES: 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 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
10%
• MANAGE KEY RESULT AREAS (Safety, Quality, Cost, Reliability,
Customer Service, etc.): Directs and supports the daily management of
the team to prioritize work and achieve goals. Creates an atmosphere of
100% compliance to operational processes and procedures. Coordinates
the sharing of resources to make the best use of existing skills to meet
business needs. Ensures that procedures and scorecards are in place for
the team.
20%
• COMMUNICATION: Communicates 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
(safety, quality, reliability, etc.) and ensures that they are understood and
linked to the team's work. Manages interactions with other areas to
support total plant objectives. Conducts regular team meetings to share
information and ensure two-way communication
15%
• FUNCTIONAL OGSM: On an annual basis, execute specific projects and
action plans (in additional to core work, above) in support of the functional
OGSM
15%
• TECHNICAL DUTIES SPECIFIC TO FUNCTION: Manages the technical
aspects of the role, specific to the functional area.

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.