Department Manager - Materials Mgmt
Department Manager - Materials Mgmt
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Job Description
You may know McCormick as a leader in herbs spices seasonings and condiments and were only getting started. At McCormick were always looking for new people to bring their unique flavor to our team.
McCormick employees all 14000 of us across the world are what makes this company a great place to work.
We are looking to hire a Department Manager - Materials Management immediately at our Manufacturing Plant in South Bend Indiana.
What We Bring To The Table:
The best people deserve the best rewards. In addition to the benefits youd 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
Wellbeing programs including Physical Mental and Financial wellness
Tuition assistance
Under the general direction of the Plant Manager or equivalent provides strategic leadership for a function within a high performance plant/facility. Has overall accountability for the performance of the function and the impact on the larger operating unit. Leads team managers and/or staff to achieve exceptional business results through the development of people and continuous improvement of manufacturing and supply chain processes. Participates as an active member of the facility leadership team and ensures that strategies across functions are aligned to create common objectives for all departments and achieve plant/facility goals. Manage and develop direct reports. Responsibilities of this position include collaborating with the Management team to plan forecast and replenish McCormick products for customers. The incumbent will work in concert with Customer Service Logistics Production Locations Sales R&D and QA to provide effective and efficient service to customers. The incumbent will also balance inventory service and cost objectives drive collaborative supply chain improvements and support Customer Service. The incumbent will be responsible for all replenishment activities and working with internal and external departments to meet customer demand. The individual will manage the overall control and movement of materials in and out of the plant location. Directs and administers some or all of the following: purchasing production scheduling and control inventory and warehouse stock control warehousing sales order entry customer service traffic and shipping As a member of the Plant Leadership Team requires comprehensive understanding of the concepts and principles within their own functional area and also requires basic knowledge of these elements in other relevant functional areas in order to participate in the resolution of issues that have an impact beyond the area or impact multiple areas.
Description
% of Time Spent
- Manages Production Planning and Scheduling to ensure the smoothest production curve while maintaining a high customer service level.
20%
- Responsible for short-range and long range production and material planning
15%
- Responsible for the overall control of inventory levels to maintain pre-determined management goals and objectives.
15%
- In partnership with Production and Quality facilitates the resolution of material issues. Additionally coordinates Plant with HQ S&OP functions to assure highest levels of customer service while balancing cost of inventory and line efficiency.
15%
- Utilizes the HPWS Systems (Goal Setting Performance Management Problem Solving & Decision Making Training & Development Information Systems Rewards & Recognitions) to empower and develop teams using established HPWS systems core beliefs guiding principles and attributes.
20%
- Identifies improvement opportunities develops and implements improvements to processes
15%
Required Qualifications
Qualifications
Description
Level of Education and Discipline
BSc in Supply Chain/Logistics/Purchasing
Experience - functional/industry/commercial knowledge business acumen
Minimum of 7-10 years functional/leadership experience Demonstrated significant and relevant skills and results in functional area Strong leadership experience with demonstrated success in managing multiple projects and people The job requires a detailed understanding of how all areas of the plant interact to contribute to the business. Requires a general understanding of the industry. Requires basic commercial awareness as it relates to competition but only requires limited understanding of the latest developments in the industry. Superior understanding of planning systems SAP purchasing protocal MHPS planning/inventory theories.
Interpersonal Skills - leadership interactions communication influence
Leadership: This job has full management responsibility for the materials team including management of people defining roles and responsibilities planning for the departments future needs and operations counselling employees on performance and contributing to employee pay decisions/changesStrong communication and diplomacy skills are required to guide and influence others. Leadership of exempt Team Managers or equivalent to achieve common objectives. May interface with external parties as representative of the plant/facility. Strong cross-functional strategic leadership communication and teamwork skills. Ability to translate strategy into actionable information in small or large groups in a clear concise and professional manner. Ability to influence upwards. Frequent communication with outside customers and suppliers internal sales and production
Other Skills and HPO Competencies
Leadership: This job has full management responsibility for the materials team including management of people defining roles and responsibilities planning for the departments future needs and operations counselling employees on performance and contributing to employee pay decisions/changes
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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 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.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
