PRODUCTION TEAM MANAGER I

McCormick & Company, Incorporated; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The French’s Food Company, a McCormick subsidiary, seeks a Production Team Manager at the Springfield, Missouri plant to lead a functional team in a high‑performance environment. The role reports to the Department Manager and emphasizes people development, process improvement, and delivering team results.

Candidates should bring a solid technical foundation, experience in production/manufacturing, and the ability to apply coaching, problem‑solving, and cross‑functional collaboration to meet

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering or related field.
• 2–3 years’ experience leading employees in a production/manufacturing environment.
• Ability to inspire, motivate, and coach a diverse team.
• Demonstrated practice of leadership principles.
• Understanding of the financial impact of staffing decisions.
• Analytical and critical thinking skills to assess risks.
• Knowledge of packaging and processing equipment.
• Willingness to relocate for future assignments.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team in a functional area per McCormick High Performance System.
• Provide regular performance feedback and development plans for individuals.
• Remove barriers to achieve goals.
• Use performance tools to document improvements and recognition discussions.
• Apply problem solving to continually improve processes.
• Lead root cause analyses when needed.
• Document and improve procedures; work cross-functionally.
• Direct daily management to prioritized work.
• Ensure 100% compliance with processes.
• Communicate effectively up, down and across the organization.
• Share a vision aligned with Plant and Division.
• Link objectives to team work and scorecards.
• Coordinate with other areas to support plant objectives.
• Conduct regular team meetings.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Problem solving

Root cause analysis

Communication

Team motivation

Cross-functional collaboration

Manufacturing processes

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering or related field

Tools

SAP

ERP tools

Job description

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The French’s Food Company, a subsidiary of McCormick & Company, Inc. and a global leader in flavor, is seeking a full-timeProduction Team Managerin its French’s manufacturing plant located at 4455 East Mustard Way inSpringfield, Missouri (MO).This Production Team Manager will report to the Department Manager.

McCormick operates 13 plants in North America including US plants in Atlanta (GA), Commerce (CA), Gretna (LA), Lakewood Township (NJ), Irving (TX), Hunt Valley (MD) (3 locations), Springfield (MO) and South Bend (IN) along with international plants in London, Ontario,Antiguo Cuscatlán, El Salvadorand just north of Mexico City, Mexico.

With more than $500 million in annual sales, our company has been crafting trusted foods using simple ingredients of the highest quality. From French’s Classic Yellow Mustard, long America’s top-selling mustard, to its most recent innovations, such as French’s Ketchup, the company has a history rich with delicious creations made from what today would be considered “clean, simple ingredients.” To learn more please visit us atwww.frenchs.com .

POSITION OVERVIEW

Under the general direction of the Department Manager, the Team Manager provides leadership for a functional team within a high performance environment. This role oversees the daily function and drives improvement activities through the development of people and processes and has overall accountability for the results of the team.

The job requires a sound understanding of technical concepts within the incumbent's work area and a basic knowledge in other areas. This role also requires knowledge gained through substantial applicable work experience, often achieved through a variety of work assignments, to supplement formal knowledge This level of proficiency enables the incumbent to apply technical skills and knowledge and ensure essential procedures are followed as well as help to define the standards and specifications around which others will operate.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Leads a team in a specific functional area in a manner consistent with the core beliefs and guiding principles of McCormick High Performance System.
• Provides regular performance feedback and oversees development/ training plans for individuals within the team. Utilizes coaching and facilitation skills to manage employee relations.
• Removes barriers that prevent the team from achieving goals.
• Actively uses performance and development tools to document and facilitate improvement / recognition discussions.
• Utilizes problem solving tools and methodologies to implement continually improve processes within the function.
• Demonstrates a sense of urgency and tenacity to resolve problems and implement process improvements.
• Leads a root cause analysis when required for failures that meet the applicable threshold.
• Develops and ensures all functional procedures and best practices are documented and continually improved. Interacts cross-functionally to resolve issues.
• Directs and supports the daily management of the team to prioritized work and achieve goals.
• Creates an atmosphere of 100% compliance to operational processes and procedures.
• Communicate effectively up, down and across the organization.
• Creates a vision for the team that is in alignment with the Plant, Division, and McCormick.
• Communicates Organizational and plant objectives, including the attainment of established scorecard metrics and ensures that they are understood and linked to the team’s work.
• Manages interactions with other areas to support total plant objectives.
• Conduct regular team meetings to share information and ensure two-way communication.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering or related field
• Minimum 2- 3 years’ experience leading and managing employees in a production / manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated ability to inspire, motivate, and coach a team along with a deep respect for the capabilities of all people on the team
• Demonstrated practice of leadership principles
• Demonstrated understanding of the financial impact of business decisions effecting staffing, product components and inventory
• Demonstrated analytical and critical thinking skills to assess risks
• Knowledge of packaging and processing equipment
• Ability to work flexible hours required (normal work hours are day shift)
• Willingness to relocate for future assignments

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong mechanical ability
• Experience at leading a change initiative or championing a major component of a larger change
• Knowledge of SAP or another enterprise resource planning (ERP) tool
• Experience with TPM

French’s 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, French’s does not offer employment visa sponsorships upon hire or in the future.

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.