Plant Manager, Atlanta

McCormick & Company; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the herbs and spices industry seeks a Plant Manager for their Atlanta facility. The role involves overseeing operations, ensuring compliance and driving continuous improvement. Candidates must possess extensive manufacturing experience and demonstrate a strong ability to lead high-performing teams in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Career growth opportunities

Wellbeing programs including Physical, Mental and Financial wellness

Tuition assistance

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of manufacturing experience, including 7+ years in a leadership role.
• Strong background in GMPs and regulatory compliance.
• Flexibility to support a multi-shift operation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all operations at the Atlanta facility ensuring safety and efficiency.
• Drive performance improvements in safety, quality, productivity, and cost.
• Develop and manage annual budgets and long-term plans.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Continuous Improvement

Food Safety

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

SAP

Job description

You may know McCormick as a leader in herbs, spices, seasonings, and condiments – and we’re only getting started. At McCormick, we’re always looking for new people to bring their unique flavor to our team.

McCormick employees – all 14,000 of us across the world – are what makes this company a great place to work.

We are looking to hire a Plant Manager to lead the team at our site in Atlanta, GA.

What We Bring To The Table:

The best people deserve the best rewards. In addition to the benefits you’d expect from a global leader (401k, health insurance, paid time off, etc.) we also offer:

• Competitive compensation

• Career growth opportunities

• Flexibility and Support for Diverse Life Stages and Choices

• Wellbeing programs including Physical, Mental and Financial wellness

• Tuition assistance

Position Overview

AsPlant Manager, you will oversee all operations at our Atlanta facility, ensuring the safety, efficient, and cost-effective production of high-quality products. You’ll lead a culture of continuous improvement, drive operational excellence through TPM and HPWS, and serve as a key member of the Americas Supply Chain leadership team.

You will also represent McCormick within the local community and ensure compliance with all corporate, state, and federal regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop plant operations through strategic planning and execution.
• Drive performance improvements in safety, quality, productivity, and cost.
• Foster a culture of empowerment, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure timely delivery of quality products and maintain strong customer/vendor relationships.
• Oversee compliance with GMPs, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and manage annual budgets and long-term capital plans.
• Champion Lean, Six Sigma, and TPM methodologies to eliminate losses and build capability.
• Lead plant-level initiatives aligned with McCormick’s Journey to Excellence (JTE).
• Build strong cross-functional relationships with Procurement, Planning, Finance, Logistics, Quality, Customer Service and more.
• Develop leadership talent and succession plans to support long-term growth.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum 12 years of manufacturing experience, including 7+ years in a leadership role within a TPM or Lean environment.
• Strong background in food safety, GMPs, and regulatory compliance.
• Proven project management and strategic planning skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead high-performing teams and build strong relationships across all levels.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Flexibility to support a multi-shift operation.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in High Performance Work Systems (HPWS) or self-directed work teams.
• Familiarity with SAP and modern manufacturing technologies.
• Background in food or pharmaceutical manufacturing industries.
  
  

Base Salary: $140-610-253,080

Base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, experience for this role, and/or internal equity of our current employees as part of any final offer. This position is also eligible to participate in McCormick’s Incentive Bonus (MIB) Plan/ McCormick’s Sales Incentive Bonus (SIB) Plan/ McCormick’s Dividend Program. In addition to a competitive compensation package, permanent employees of McCormick are eligible for our extensive Total Rewards programs that include:

- 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

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, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

As a general policy, McCormick does not offer employment visa sponsorships upon hire or in the future.

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