Senior Process Engineer

McCormick & Company, Incorporated; Cockeysville (MD); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Health insurance

Paid time off

Career growth opportunities

Flexibility & diverse life stages

Job summary

McCormick & Company is seeking a Senior Process Engineer for a Hybrid (50/50) role at our Global Headquarters in Hunt Valley, Maryland. You will drive strategic initiatives to identify and mitigate regional operational losses across the organization, leading cross-functional projects with data-driven insights.

This highly visible position requires a forward-thinking technical background, exceptional problem-solving skills, and the ability to navigate ambiguity to deliver sustainable improvements

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in manufacturing or supply chain.
• Strong networking skills to build long-term relationships with manufacturing site and distribution center teams across the Americas.
• Strong management and leadership skills to routinely and successfully build new project teams.
• Ability to operate in the grey and be comfortable with ambiguating.

Responsibilities

• Identify regional operational losses across manufacturing, supply chain and other functions.
• Lead cross-functional CI projects, scoping, planning, execution and evaluation.
• Create and maintain project schedules to ensure timely delivery and measurable outcomes.
• Partner with site leaders to identify solutions and implement improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analytics

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Job description

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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:

• 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

• 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.

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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

WHY WORK AT MCCORMICK?

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.