BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM MANAGER

McCormick & Company

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

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 an Business Improvement Program Manager immediately in a Hybrid (50/50) capacity at our Global Headquarters in Hunt Valley, Maryland. 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 • Wellbeing programs including Physical, Mental and Financial wellness • Tuition assistance Position Overview This position reports to the Director of Business Improvement (CCI) as part of Global Finance. The Business Improvement Program Manager is responsible for leading multi-functional cost savings projects and responsible for ensuring single function initiatives (Manufacturing, Distribution, Logistics, Regional Procurement, Global Procurement) are being delivered to achieve annual company profit growth targets. The Business Improvement Program Manager leads cross functional ideation to drive future profit enhancement opportunities to generate an ongoing pipeline of CCI ideas.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering, Finance or related field
6+ years of experience in Business, Engineering, Finance or related field
3+ years project management experience on medium scale to large scale complex projects in support of finance initiatives required, preferably in a lead role.
Sets direction for others to work toward goals and completion of objectives.
In-depth knowledge of project subject matter and various functional areas, with ability to tie together interdependencies to achieve the greatest business impact.
Able to push work forward and remove roadblocks.
Experience managing financial analysis, cost reductions, and/or continuous improvement initiatives
Sound knowledge of the financial characteristics/drivers (volume, pricing, profitability, seasonality, etc.) of the various products and product lines within the local Business Unit.

Nice To Haves

Experience in manufacturing environment or other supply chain / costing area preferred

Responsibilities

Manages a portfolio of cross-functional CCI projects that on average deliver $5M-7M+ of annual cost savings to the organization by leading cross functional project teams through all project phases (initiate, plan, execute, close) and delivering on time, in scope, on $ target project delivery.
Supports the Americas financial forecasting process by ensuring that single function CCI initiatives are being effectively tracked in TM1 and that these initiatives are being delivered on time and in accordance with the project tracking by leading monthly portfolio reviews with Global and Regional teams. Develop project business case and rationale for divisional leadership
Leads the annual cross function ideation process with all departments (Regional Procurement, Global Procurement, Product Development, Engineering, Manufacturing, Distribution, Quality), to build the cross-functional project pipeline for the following year. Will lead additional ideation sessions throughout the year as needed to complete the cost savings delivery pipeline target.
Leads Business Function Leadership (Supply Chain, Procurement, etc ) reviews of CCI performance and escalates any risk that needs leadership support
Creates and shares best practices in the areas of resources, tools and expertise relating to process and productivity improvement/cost protection/cost saving initiatives within Global CCI team as well as with Regional Project Managers (Engineering PMO, Commercialization CPD/FS)

Benefits

401k
health insurance
paid time off
Competitive compensation
Career growth opportunities
Flexibility and Support for Diverse Life Stages and Choices
Wellbeing programs including Physical, Mental and Financial wellness
Tuition assistance
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