Continuous Improvement (CI) Team Leader

Laurens Hekwerk West BV; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a driven individual to manage process development projects that enhance product quality and optimize costs. This role involves leading a team, collaborating with various departments, and ensuring project specifications are met. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in engineering, excellent project management skills, and the ability to communicate effectively across teams. Join a company that values growth, ethical standards, and collaboration, while working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in process engineering and project management in relevant industries.
• Knowledge of product and process change management.

Responsibilities

• Manage direct reports and lead process development projects.
• Oversee project management activities and ensure efficient communication.

Skills

Project Management

Process Engineering

Team Leadership

Effective Communication

Change Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Job description

Peterborough, Cambridgeshire

This individual is responsible for managing process development projects aligned with the group's mission to support new product introduction, improve existing product quality, optimize costs, and expand process technology knowledge. The role involves analyzing and documenting results, building technical capabilities, and executing projects with effective communication to the Business Team, Management, and the McCormick technical community. The individual maintains collaborative relationships with Product Development, Marketing, Marketing Research, Sales, Packaging, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Corporate Laboratories, and the TIC Process Development Group.

Main Responsibilities

1. Manage three direct reports.
2. Lead process development and support new product introductions.
3. Oversee daily project management activities.
4. Serve as the key contact for teams and external stakeholders, ensuring efficient communication.
5. Gather and share relevant specifications and standards with the project team.
6. Define roles and responsibilities within the team and involve external expertise as needed.
7. Participate in FMEA, FAT, SAT, and update project status to stakeholders.
8. Ensure projects meet specifications and efficiency criteria, with comprehensive post-project reports.
9. Standardize processes and programs through SOP documentation.
10. Build technical and technological capabilities through effective change management and skill qualification systems.
11. Manage CAAP with a technology roadmap, budget planning, and capital justification documentation.

Candidate Profile

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical Engineering or related field preferred.
• Experience in Process Engineering and Project Management within food processing, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, or similar industries.
• Team leadership experience, including coaching and behavioral modeling.
• Knowledge of product and process change management.
• Strong project management skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills across various organizational levels and external stakeholders.
• High ethical standards and professional maturity.
• Ability to coordinate cross-functional workstreams.
• Flexibility to adapt in fast-paced, complex, and ambiguous environments.

Company Overview

At McCormick, we bring our passion for flavor to work every day. We foster growth, respect contributions, and prioritize doing what's right for our business, people, communities, and the planet. Founded in Baltimore in 1889, McCormick is a global leader in flavor, with over 14,000 employees and more than $6 billion in annual sales. We manufacture, market, and distribute spices, seasoning mixes, condiments, and other flavorful products worldwide, operating from nearly 50 locations in 27 countries and 135 markets, including Asia-Pacific, China, Europe, Middle East, Africa, and the Americas.

Our legacy is built on the Power of People principle, emphasizing respect, recognition, inclusion, and collaboration grounded in high ethical standards.

Additional Information

McCormick collaborates with external recruitment vendors via our Agency Portal. We do not accept unsolicited resumes. We are an equal opportunity employer and guarantee to interview all disabled applicants meeting minimum criteria, as part of our commitment to the Disability Confident scheme.