Supplier Quality Sr Manager

McCormick • Cockeysville, MD

101d • $103,530 - $181,150

About The Position

McCormick is looking to hire a Supplier Quality Senior Manager immediately in a Hybrid (50/50) capacity at our Global Headquarters in Hunt Valley, Maryland. This position reports to the Supplier Quality Sr Director and has oversight for all activities that impact Quality and Food Safety at Suppliers. The role involves managing a multicultural team of Supplier Quality Managers and Associates, ensuring effective support is provided to drive and improve Suppliers' performance and support key business initiatives. The Supplier Quality Senior Manager will represent Supplier Quality in regional meetings and is responsible for the leadership and development of primarily regional and secondarily Global Contract Manufacturers and Supplier Quality Managers.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline or relevant McCormick experience in a technical management field.
• Participation in leadership coursework per appropriate level required.
• Certification or training focused on Quality and Food Safety for Supply Chain requirement: PCQI or HACCP.
• Auditing proficiencies required through training or certification (i.e. ASQ, CFSQA).
• Technical quality knowledge training or certification preferred (CQE, CSSBB).
• 7+ years of experience in biological science or quality related discipline.
• Experience in at least one Quality focus area (Customer, Operations, Regulatory, Supplier, Global CoE).

Nice To Haves

• Certified quality engineer or Six Sigma Black Belt.
• GFSI scheme (i.e. SQF, BRC) management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and guide McCormick stakeholders in selection, development, and/or maintenance of Suppliers, Co-Mans, Licensees.
• Develop and lead vendor/supplier/procurement communication and education of quality and food safety risk.
• Lead supplier onboarding, development, maintenance, improvement, and disqualification processes.
• Lead regional and global incidents - complaint investigations and claims.
• Develop a team with the core skills and competencies necessary to support future strategies.
• Coach site/team on understanding and managing risk.
• Build a business case for risk mitigation and avoidance.
• Talent Management and Development for Team - responsible for organizational strategy and execution.
• Identify needs and develop and implement training solutions to improve capabilities.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Food Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree