McCormick Graduate Program - Quality & R&D Pathway

McCormick; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global food leader in England is seeking candidates for its Quality and R&D Rotational Graduate Program. This opportunity allows recent graduates to engage in product development, quality control, and compliance management, while working closely with cross-functional teams. Ideal applicants possess strong analytical skills, a team-oriented mindset, and a passion for the food industry. This program offers mentorship, competitive compensation, and a fast track for career development in an international environment.

Benefits

Mentorship from top-tier professionals

Competitive salary

Structured development plan

Networking opportunities

Real-world project challenges

Qualifications

• Strong desire to work in an international business environment.
• Ability to analyse and present statistical data effectively.
• Interest in a career within the food industry.

Responsibilities

• Support development needs and ensure customer expectations.
• Conduct analytical tests to ensure product compliance.
• Collaborate on Continuous Improvement projects.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Leadership potential

Agility in learning

Fluent English

Education

Current students or recent graduates in Food Science or similar field

Predicted or achieved 2:1 (Upper Second Class Honours)

Job description

• 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.
• 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
  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!, 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., 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
  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.
  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