McCormick Graduate Program - Quality & R&D Pathway

McCormick & Company; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in flavor is seeking graduates for their Quality & R&D Rotational Graduate Program in Aylesbury. Successful candidates will engage in diverse rotations, gain hands-on experience in quality assurance and research, and tackle real-world challenges while enhancing products and processes. Applicants should have a 2:1 degree in Food Science or a related field, and possess strong analytical and teamwork skills. Competitive compensation and mentorship are included in this dynamic program.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Mentorship

Networking opportunities

Accelerated growth

Immersive rotations

Qualifications

• Current students or recent graduates with relevant degree.
• Strong leadership potential and ability to work in teams.
• Fluent English speaker, additional language is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support development needs and customer challenges.
• Develop best-practice skills within food manufacturing.
• Conduct laboratory tests to ensure compliance.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Team player

Analytical skills

Adaptability

Education

2:1 or above in Food Science or similar

Job description

Join our McCormick Graduate Program – Quality & R&D Pathway

Are you hungry for a career journey bursting with endless possibilities? Do you savour the thought of an electrifying experience that will spice up your professional life? Your quest for adventure ends here – our Rotational Graduate Program is ready to feast on the talents of the next generation of future leaders and innovators!

With over 14,000 employees around the world and more than $6 Billion in annual sales. From the bold taste of Schwartz herbs and spices to the irresistible seasonings of Frank’s RedHot, the iconic flavour of French’s Mustard, and the indulgent sweetness of Cattlemen’s BBQ Sauces, our products inspire meals and moments in kitchens across the country. As a global leader in flavour, we’re passionate about innovation, quality, and bringing joy to every bite – and we’re looking for talented people to help us shape the future of taste.

Apply for our Quality & R&D Pathway:

If you have a keen eye for detail and a passion for improving products and processes, our Quality and R&D Program beckons! This is your ticket to dive deep into quality control, research and development, and product enhancement. You'll have the opportunity to work on ground-breaking projects, develop innovative solutions, and ensure our products are of the highest quality.

Key Rotations: Quality Assurance & Research and Development

R&D

• To support the development needs of our customers and the associated commercial and supply chain challenges. This includes ensuring briefs and requests are carried out in accordance with the customer expectations and involves hands on development with coordination of other functions.
• Utilising the EMEA strategy by taking a customer facing and proactive approach to the delivery of new and renovated products. Attending customer presentations and deal directly with customer issues and challenges.
• Working closely with the global R&D community based in many different locations.

Quality

• Working with the QSM Team, to develop key operational and best-practice skills within the food manufacturing environment to ensure Quality and Food Safety compliance, supported by documented policies and procedures, including HACCP, Food Fraud and Food Defense
• Experiencing all elements of the Quality Team and gaining practical skills and experience within Quality Systems, Hygiene, Sensory, Quality Engineering and QA Lab techniques and management
• Supporting the Team in prioritizing the activities, driving Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Identifying Continuous Improvement projects and working with cross-functional teams using best-practice manufacturing techniques such as LEAN, Kaizen and SMED techniques to determine root causes and 100-year fixes for Quality and Food Safety Incidents
• Develop an understanding of audit management, customer codes of practice and audit standards
• Understand the theoretical and practical elements of environmental monitoring programmes; hygiene validations; food safety control validations; hygiene management and traceability
• Understand the value of sensory programmes and customer expectations in this area to deliver consistent, high-quality products at all times, including shelf-life validation protocols
• Conduct analytical tests within the laboratory to ensure raw material and product compliance to internal and customer standards

What’s in it for you?

• Immersive Rotations: Gain exposure to diverse departments
• Mentorship: Receive one-on-one guidance from top-tier professionals
• Real-World Challenges: Tackle projects that have a global impact
• Networking: Build connections with a global community of future leaders
• Accelerated Growth: Fast-track your career with a structured development plan
• Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a competitive salary and fantastic benefits

What are we looking for?

• Current students or recent graduates with a predicted or achieved 2:1 (Upper Second Class Honours) or above (Food Science or similar field preferred)
• Demonstration of commercial acumen, desire to work in an international business and corporate environment
• Leadership potential: we are looking for talented future leaders who want to and can make a big difference to McCormick
• Able to analyse and present accurate basic statistical data to a broad range of individuals
• A strong team player, able to build effective, collaborative relationships
• A highly driven individual, with strong learning agility, open to new challenges and happy to work with cross functional teams and cultures
• A vibrant individual, who is capable of quick decision-making, with the confidence and drive to make a positive difference to their work environment
• Be adaptable, open to change, and ready to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Fluent English speaker and a second language would be advantageous
• Interested in a career in the food industry

Our Rotational Graduate Program is designed to ignite your potential, empower your growth, and propel you into a world of infinite opportunities. We believe in nurturing diverse talents to drive innovation, and that is why we offer not one, not two, not three, different graduate pathways on our Rotational Graduate Program! Each pathway provides a unique opportunity for graduates to explore, grow, and excel in their chosen field. Join us on a transformative journey as you rotate across different teams within Commercial, Quality and R&D and Supply Chain.

Join us in shaping the future, accelerating your career, and experiencing a journey like no other. Unleash your potential – apply today and be part of something extraordinary!

McCormick & Company is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, colour, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies.