Plant Quality Manager II - Gretna LA
Plant Quality Manager II - Gretna LA
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McCormick & Company Incorporated is a global leader in flavor. Zatarains a leader in New Orleans cuisine owned by McCormick is seeking a Plant Quality Manager IIat its facility located in Gretna Louisiana.
With $5 billion in annual sales McCormick & Company Incorporated manufactures markets and distributes spices seasoning mixes condiments and other flavorful products to the entire food industry retail outlets food manufacturers and food service businesses. Every day no matter where or what you eat you can enjoy food flavored by McCormick. McCormick makes every moment and meal better. To learn more please visit us at www.mccormickcorporation.
As an employer recognized for our exceptional commitment to employees McCormick & Co. Inc. offers a wide variety of benefits programs and services which address the needs of employees and their families. Zatarains benefits include but are not limited to tuition assistance medical & dental disability group life insurance 401(k) defined contribution plan paid holidays vacation and sick leave.
POSITION OVERVIEW
Under the general supervision of the Quality Operations Director the Quality Manager provides leadership at the plant for the development implementation and administration of the Quality function to ensure product safety integrity and conformance with respect to customer Divisional Corporate and regulatory requirements. This Manager is a member of the Plant Leadership Team and Regional Quality Leadership Team responsible for formulating and executing a strategic quality plan for the business managing vendor quality programs that impact the facility and handling customer complaints through root cause analysis. The Quality Department Manager leads the development implementation and maintenance of food safety programs such as HACCP GMPs Pest Control Recall Food Allergen and Environmental Monitoring. As a member of the Plant Leadership Team this Manager has a comprehensive understanding of the concepts and principles within Quality and knowledge of these elements in other relevant functional areas so s/he can participate in the resolution of issues that have an impact beyond Quality and/or impact multiple areas. This role reports into the site daily.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintains customer quality satisfaction through the implementation and use of programs to control raw materials inprocess materials production process environmental conditions & finished products
- Conducts or coordinates customer/vendor visits and thirdparty audits.
- Executes plans for continuous improvement for operations.
- Prepares and oversees customer site visits and audits.
- Utilizes the McCormick High Performance System (MHPS) to empower and develop teams using established MHPS systems core beliefs guiding principles and attributes.
- Performs evaluations and creates development/training plans for individuals within the team and manages employee relations.
- Actively uses Individual Development Plans (IDPs) to document and facilitate improvement / recognition discussions.
- Manages compensation process for team and recommends wage increases for high performers (pay for performance).
- Interacts with other division Quality Managers Directors and Corporate Quality leadership.
- Leads QA Team to develop specifications Bills of Materials recipes and inspection plans for raw materials and finished goods.
- Manages department staffing expense budget and capital projects.
- Ensures compliance with applicable laws and regulations issued by OSHA EPA FDA and other federal state and local regulatory agencies.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelors and/or Masters degree in Engineering Food Science Chemistry Microbiology or another relevant technical field
- Minimum 7 years of Quality leadership experience in a manufacturing plant(s)
- Minimum 5 years experience in the food beverage flavor and/or ingredient manufacturing industry
- Extensive knowledge of HACCP Auditing SSOPs GMPs FDA OSHA Quality Systems and Plant Sanitation
- Experience managing a team(s) of Quality employees
- Demonstrated significant and relevant skills and consistent results as a leader in Quality
- Strong crossfunctional strategic leadership experience communication and teamwork skills with demonstrated success in managing people and multiple projects
- Detailed understanding of how all areas of a manufacturing plant and warehouse interact to contribute to the business and to meet customers expectations
- Strong communication and diplomacy skills to guide and influence others
- Basic commercial awareness as it relates to competition and the latest developments in the industry
- Ability and willingness to work flexible hours to support the needs of a threeshift plant operation
- Ability and willingness to relocate in the future for career opportunities
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Masters Degree in Engineering Food Science Chemistry Microbiology or another relevant technical field
- Quality Auditor Certification (CQA)
- HACCP Auditor Certification (CHA)
- Food Manufacturing Equipment Sanitation knowledge including CIP systems
- PCQI
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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 religionnational origin disability protectedveteran 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.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full Time
