Manufacturing Crew Leader - Blending Team (12 Hour Day Shift)

McCormick & Company•Hunt Valley, MD

3d•Onsite

About The Position

McCormick & Company is hiring a full-time Manufacturing Crew Leader for its Blending Team at the Hunt Valley Plant in Hunt Valley, Maryland. The position reports to the Team Manager and is responsible for the team’s performance in quality, safety, reliability, waste, and sanitation. The Crew Leader supports continuous improvement and problem-solving, trains and coaches employees, ensures compliance with documented plant procedures, coordinates vacation requests and overtime, and helps keep production lines running by resolving minor mechanical and processing problems. The role also coordinates with quality personnel and facilitates team meetings and development.

Requirements

Excellent attendance.
Meets standards in overall performance rating in the most recent performance review.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Three years of manufacturing and/or industrial experience.
Ability to perform changeovers and preventative maintenance on all production equipment.
Ability to diagnose mechanical problems and resolve minor mechanical and processing problems.
Ability to understand the financial impact of business decisions affecting staffing, product components, and inventory.
Computer skills, including Excel, Word, statistical database applications, and Lotus Notes.
Ability to encourage continuous improvement and daily problem-solving initiatives.
Ability to coach, train, and influence while respecting the capabilities of all people.
Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
Analytical and critical-thinking skills to determine risk assessment.
Ability to work overtime and weekends.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of SAP, Infinity, PowerPoint, and Access.
Formal leadership training.
Competency to operate all equipment in the business.
Experience leading and facilitating team and cross-functional meetings.

Responsibilities

Ensure overall team performance in quality, safety, reliability, waste, and sanitation to achieve business goals.
Encourage continuous improvement and daily problem-solving to increase operational effectiveness and efficiency.
Coach and train employees and ensure compliance with plant procedures, work rules, safety guidelines, and sanitation guidelines.
Follow documented operating procedures and recommend updates as needed.
Coordinate and schedule crew vacation requests and overtime.
Determine and conduct training for new and existing employees.
Ensure products meet quality standards and coordinate problem-solving with the QA floor inspector.
Resolve minor mechanical and processing problems and make adjustments to keep the line running.
Perform job tasks of other team members in jobs of equal or lower grades.
Facilitate teamwork and coaching among team members.
Hold meetings for production tracking, problem-solving, and team development.