Job Description

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 Quality Systems Manager 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 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 direct supervision of the Quality Systems Manager, the incumbent is responsible for the development, implementation and auditing of the Quality Systems for all departments of the Plant. Position will manage sanitation and ensure that all GMP requirements are met. Position will also manage Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) program for the Plant, and ensure compliance to Corporate, Regulatory, and Customer requirements.

 

Key Responsibilities: Description % of Time Spent • Responsible for the maintenance and implementation of the Plant's Quality Systems Policies and Procedures. Will ensure that each department has appropriate systems in place to assure compliance with all expectations and provide assistance when necessary to develop such programs 20%
• Documents the Plant's HACCP Program to ensure that all verifications and validations are current. Will ensure food safety by conducting/supervising internal audits, identifying root causes, recommending corrective actions, and working with Production and Engineering to verify line changes. 20%
• Facilitates third party and regulatory audits for the Plant. Maintain documentation of all Quality programs to assist and support Customer Audits as well 20%
• Provides feedback to all Plant departments on sanitation and GMP issues. 5%
• Monitors warehouse performance in the areas of sanitation/pest control. Provides an ongoing audit of the program in place a delivers feedback 10%
• Required to make strategic purchases to maintain quality systems and manage any implementation projects related to the purchase 5%
• Responsible for Quality System programs, HACCP pest control, CGMP, Recall, Food Allergen, Sanitation Complaint process 10%
• Coordinates Plant activities and training as they relate to Divisional and Corporate Quality System Programs 10%

Secondary Responsibilities: Required Qualifications 
Level of Education and Discipline: BA in Food Science, Biology
Certification and/or Licenses Experience: functional/industry/commercial knowledge, business acumen 4 years of Food manufacturing QC experience. Understanding of food processing requirements and government regulations. Liquid products knowledge a plus.
Interpersonal Skills: leadership, interactions, communication, influence Ability to work independently and have flexible work hours, good organizational skills, and excellent verbal and written communication skills necessary.Communication with upper management, regulatory inspectors and customers is frequent
Other Skills: and HPO Competencies HACCP programs and documentation - Critical

Dimension:  Will be dealing with product recalls, customer complaints. Contact with customers regarding complaints in the field. Must have tact, diplomacy in handling complaints. Also deals with customer audits and auditors. Incumbent may impact, either positively or negatively the business unit through quality errors that are not caught. The negative impact could be significant for the McCormick reputation as well as significant costs associated with quality erros in the form of incorrectly manufactured product that would need to destroyed. This could be in the $100,000 Range.

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.  

Job Tags

Immediate start, Flexible hours,

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