Plant Manager, Las Cruces

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 Plant Manager to join the team at our manufacturing plant in Las Cruces New Mexico. The role will be onsite 5 days per week. The Plant Manager will report to the VP North America Consumer Supply Chain Operations.

What We Bring To The Table:

The best people deserve the best 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

Position Overview:

Under general direction of the VP North America Consumer Supply Chain Operations the Plant Manager is responsible for all operations within the assigned facility leading the operational direction of Manufacturing to assure Company delivers lowest possible cost developing a culture of continuous improvement through process improvement and enhancing employee skills and capabilities. As a member of the ASC Extended Leadership Team the Plant Manager participates with other Supply Chain Leaders in the overall planning coordination and control of business initiatives and will be a critical leader of the Journey to Excellence (JTE); the integration of High Performance Work Systems (HPWS) and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) into both the assigned facility and the broader Supply Chain Organization. The Plant Manager is accountable for the budget for all plant activities. He/she is also responsible for maintaining the physical site equipment materials and employee welfare. This is to be done in accordance with McCormick standards as well as State Federal and local regulations. As senior site manager he/she represents McCormick & Co Inc and as such is responsible to interface with the local community in a fashion consistent with company procedures policies guidelines and stated values.

Responsibilities:

• Prepares and submits annual expense and capital budgets.
• Development of short and long range (5 years) facility and equipment plans to meet projections and goals of the business.
• Understands and applies Lean / Sigma/ TPM skills and methodologies with the goal eliminating losses building capability and delivering results
• Assures that the site is operating in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
• Directs the resolution of plant controllable complaints and SLOB.
• Assures that all plant activities are conducted in compliance with all federal state and local regulatory agencies and McCormick Company Policy & Procedures
• Operates within the approved budget for the plant.
• Oversees the development submission and execution of plant related CAAPs.
• Identify prioritize plan and direct the execution of operational related issues through Operations leaders (Operations Managers/Department Managers/Team Managers).
• Designs strategies procedures and people utilization for improving reliability of equipment efficiency productivity and performance while reducing inventory and waste. Also maintains product quality and meets operating expenses.
• Create an empowered culture to ensure that organization and its people understand the goals and objectives of the business and that they have the resources and leadership support to accomplish them. Provide an environment which ensures and provides for open and healthy communications.
• Analyze manufacturing performance and initiate actions to correct deviations from schedules cost and other factors.
• Assure effective customer service and relations through timely delivery of quality product. Ensures strong relationships are developed and maintained with key customers and venders.
• Establish and maintain comprehensive continuous improvement processes that maximize productivity reliability quality and safety.
• Develop and maintain strong functional relationships with Procurement Planning Finance Logistics Sales and Marketing etc. to ensure new products are manufactured on time and in specifications to meet customer demand.
• Selects and develops key leadership roles within the Plant to develop internal candidates for succession planning. Oversees that training programs are in place to develop skill levels of all employees in the organization.
• Assures compliance of all plant operations with organizational policies and procedures and national regional and local regulations. Assures a safe working environment ensuring that all employees understand their role and commitment to the safe operation of the facility.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Business Management Finance or a related field.
• A minimum of 12 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing facility with a minimum of 7 years leading in a TPM or Lean manufacturing environment.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English
• Experience working in a TPM environment.
• Experience with Food Safety and GMPs
• Proven project management skills with the ability to participate in initiatives according to business needs and strategy.
• Demonstrated ability building and sustaining relationships at all levels required promoting a high performance organization.
• Experience organizing tracking and completing short and long term projects and tasks.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively to resolve issues with strong influencing diplomacy and partnering skills in order to grow business relationships and guide business partners to the best solutions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word Excel and PowerPoint.
• Willingness and ability to work flexible hours to support the needs of a multi shift operation.
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a High Performance Work Systems (HPWS) and/or Self Directed Work Team environment.
• Knowledge of SAP manufacturing methods and related equipment.
• Experience in the food and/or pharmaceutical manufacturing industry.

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As a general policy McCormick does not offer employment visa sponsorships upon hire or in the future.

Base Salary: $80

Base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location skills education experience for this role and/or internal equity of our current employees as part of any final offer. This position is also eligible to participate in McCormicks Incentive Bonus (MIB) Plan and the Long-Term Incentive Plant (LTIP).

In addition to a competitive compensation package permanent employees of McCormick are eligible for our extensive Total Rewards programs that include:

• Comprehensive health plans covering medical vision dental life and disability benefits
• Family-friendly benefits such as paid parental leave fertility benefits Employee Assistance Program and caregiver support
• Retirement and investment programs including 401(k) and profit-sharing plans

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.

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