Production Crew Leader - 2nd Shift

McCormick & Company, Incorporated; Belcamp (MD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Production Crew Lead to oversee operations at their Maryland Manufacturing Center. This role involves mentoring team members, ensuring quality and safety standards, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and possess strong leadership and communication skills. Join a company that values its employees and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including tuition assistance and a profit-sharing program. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow and make a significant impact within a respected organization in the spice and flavor industry.

Benefits

Tuition Assistance

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k)

Profit Sharing

Paid Holidays

Vacation Days

Qualifications

• 1+ year of pre-weigh experience required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential.
• Ability to facilitate teamwork and run meetings.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and coach team members.
• Ensure product meets quality standards and safety initiatives.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and facilitate teamwork.

Skills

Coaching

Team Development

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

SAP

Fork Truck

Job description

McCormick & Company, Inc., a global leader in the spice, flavor, and seasonings industry, is seeking a full-time Production Crew Lead. This new hire will work in Maryland Manufacturing Center, located in Belcamp, MD.

As a company recognized for its exceptional commitment to employees, McCormick offers a wide variety of benefits, programs, and services. Benefits include, but are not limited to, tuition assistance, medical, dental, vision, disability, group life insurance, 401(k), profit sharing, paid holidays, and vacations.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Crew Leader will serve as a working leader, overseeing daily operations and stepping in to perform technician duties when necessary. This position requires a strong focus on coaching, developing, and mentoring team members to foster continuous growth.

The Crew Leader will be responsible for ensuring the overall performance of the Pre-Weigh team, meeting key objectives in quality, safety, sanitation, GMP compliance, customer service, and process reliability. This role is essential in driving high performance within the team.

Additionally, the Crew Leader will engage in cross-functional problem-solving, contribute to the creation, updating, and auditing of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and propose process improvements to optimize operational efficiency.

A successful Crew Leader must be flexible, detail-oriented, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Distributes daily workload to fulfill department goals and requirements
• Responsible for coaching, developing, and mentoring team members to ensure individual and team success
• Scheduling team vacations and arranging for workforce coverage
• Daily communication with the Team Manager and other Crew Leaders
• Ensuring product meets quality standards
• Facilitates and leads continuous improvement initiatives
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize, lead, and empower team members in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
• Investigate and communicate root cause analysis for failures, including recommendations and implementing solutions
• Coordinate teamwork among team members
• Leading meetings for production tracking, problem-solving, and team development
• Building team member commitment
• Lead plant safety initiatives and ensure a safe work environment
• Support and lead the growth of McCormick’s High-Performance Work System
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 1+ year of pre-weigh experience
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Fork Truck Certification
• Thorough understanding of SAP
• Valid Driver’s license and transportation to travel between other McCormick facilities
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in written form
• Ability to facilitate teamwork
• Ability to effectively run meetings
• Ability to work overtime/weekends as required
• Ability to train others
• PAPR/Respirator use may be required

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• At least 3 years of manufacturing experience
• Prior leadership experience
• Prior or Current SAP experience

Current McCormick employees who meet these qualifications and are interested in pursuing this position must notify their direct supervisor and their unit HR representative prior to applying.

McCormick may recruit external candidates concurrently in order to expedite the recruitment process. Qualified internal candidates submitting bids within the first ten (10) days of the job being posted will be considered before external candidates.

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 Dividend Program.

WHY WORK AT MCCORMICK?

United by flavor. Driven by results.

As a McCormick employee you’ll be empowered to focus on more than your individual responsibilities. You’ll have the opportunity to be part of something bigger than yourself—to have a say in where the company is going and how it’s growing.

Between our passion for flavor, our 130-year history of leadership and integrity, the competitive and comprehensive benefits we offer, and our culture, which is built on respect and opportunities for growth, there are many reasons to join us at McCormick.