Senior Process Engineer

McCormick & Company; Cockeysville (MD); Hybrid; USD 104,000 - 181,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Career growth opportunities

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

McCormick & Company seeks a Senior Process Engineer for a Hybrid (50/50) role at our Global Headquarters in Hunt Valley, Maryland. You will lead regional loss identification, data-driven improvements, and cross-functional projects to mitigate operating losses across the organization.

This role requires a strong technical background, problem-solving mindset, and ability to navigate ambiguity. You will mentor CI teams and collaborate with manufacturing, supply chain, and regional stakeholders to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years experience in manufacturing or supply chain.
• Strong networking to build relationships across the Americas.
• Strong leadership to build project teams.
• Ability to operate in ambiguity.

Responsibilities

• Identify regional losses across manufacturing, supply chain and other functions.
• Lead high-impact continuous improvement projects with cross-functional teams.
• Develop schedules and ensure timely delivery with measurable outcomes.
• Contribute to standardization and scalability across regions.

Skills

Process engineering

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analytics

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

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 an Senior Process Engineer immediately in a Hybrid (50/50) capacity at our Global Headquarters in Hunt Valley, Maryland.

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

Position Overview

As a Senior Process Engineer within the ASC CCI Team, you will play a pivotal role in driving strategic initiatives aimed at identifying and mitigating regional operational losses across the organization. This highly visible role requires a forward-thinking individual with a strong technical background, exceptional problem-solving skills, and the ability to navigate ambiguity in pursuit of impactful solutions. You will lead cross-functional projects, collaborate with regional stakeholders, and leverage data-driven insights to deliver sustainable improvements that align with McCormick’s business objectives. The role can be located within commutable distance of a McCormick Hub in US or Canada.

The key competencies for this role are: Driving Accountability, Improve and Innovate and Demonstrating Agility.

Responsibilities

Regional Loss Identification & Analysis

• Partner with regional teams to identify key operational, process, and performance losses across manufacturing, supply chain, and other business functions.
• Utilize advanced data analytics, root cause analysis, and loss mapping methodologies to prioritize improvement opportunities across ASC
• Act as an internal consultant; be able to partner with manufacturing or distribution site leaders to work through problem identification and implement solutions

Strategic Project Leadership

• Develop and execute high-impact continuous improvement projects aimed at addressing identified losses, ensuring alignment with business goals and regional priorities.
• Lead cross-functional teams and stakeholders through the project lifecycle, including scoping, planning, execution, and evaluation.
• Create and maintain project schedules to ensure timely delivery of initiatives and measurable outcomes.

Regional Continuous Improvement Strategy

• Contribute to the development of the company’s continuous improvement framework, identifying opportunities for standardization and scalability across regions.
• Stay abreast of industry best practices and emerging technologies to drive innovation and operational excellence.
• Build capability in Process Engineers, CI Managers, and other key stakeholders across the supply chain, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (or equivalent)
• Minimum 5 years of experience working in a mix of manufacturing or supply chain roles.
• Strong networking skills are needed to build long‑term relationships with manufacturing site and distribution center teams across the Americas.
• Strong management and leadership skills are needed to routinely and successfully build new project teams
• The ability to operate in the grey and be comfortable with ambiguating

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

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.

Base Salary: $103,520 - $181,150

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. 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