WAREHOUSE TEAM MANAGER I (Inventory & Quality)
About The Position
McCormick is hiring a Warehouse Team Manager I (Inventory & Quality) for its Regional Distribution Center in Byhalia, Mississippi. Under the general supervision of the Distribution Manager, the Team Manager leads and directs Distribution Technicians through receiving, transporting, storing, and shipping raw or finished goods. The manager rotates regularly through all three shifts to provide ongoing interaction, direction, and leadership support to shift Crew Leaders and team members. The role aims to meet customer needs while achieving key indicators that support departmental objectives, goals, strategies, and measures. The Team Manager proactively ensures standards for Safety, Quality, Reliability, Cost, and Service; recommends and implements process improvements; coordinates activities with other Team Managers and departments; and aligns and empowers team members to meet or exceed shared objectives.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Demonstrated understanding of the financial impact of business decisions affecting staffing, product components, and inventory.
- Formal leadership training and demonstrated practice of leadership principles.
- Experience developing, coaching, and motivating employees in a team-based environment.
- Understanding of the cost benefits and economic logic of how decisions affect business results.
- Demonstrated analytical and critical-thinking skills to determine risk assessment.
- Ability and willingness to work flexible hours and days across 24/7 shifts to meet business and employee needs.
- At least one year of experience managing a team of direct reports in a manufacturing, production, distribution, warehouse, or other industrial environment.
Responsibilities
- Lead the team consistently with McCormick’s High Performance Work System (MHPS) core beliefs and guiding principles, integrating its six systems into daily activities.
- Direct and support daily team management, prioritizing work, achieving goals, and fostering a team environment.
- Teach, coach, train, develop, and mentor non-exempt employees.
- Rotate regularly across all three shifts to maintain interaction, direction setting, and leadership support for Crew Leaders and team members.
- Collaborate with areas including Materials Management, QA, HR, Continuous Improvement, and Facilities Maintenance to support facility objectives.
- Continuously pursue personal mastery in leadership and management skills.
- Work with teams to develop cultural and business action plans for continuous improvement throughout the facility.
- Ensure organizational standards are met in Safety, Quality, Reliability, Cost, and Service.
- Recommend and implement process improvement initiatives to increase operational effectiveness and efficiency.
- Coordinate activities between departments with other Team Managers.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Competitive compensation
- Career growth opportunities
- Flexibility and support for diverse life stages and choices
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
