Production Crew Leader

Position Overview

This employee will act as a working Crew Leader, responsible for overseeing and leading daily operations with the ability to perform Operations technician job duties as needed. In addition, the employee will be responsible for coaching, developing, and mentoring team members. The Crew Leader will ensure overall performance of the Operations Team to meet objectives for quality, safety, sanitation, GMPs, customer service, process reliability and will be involved in leading High Performance.

Participates in cross‑functional problem‑solving activities, updates, creates and audits S.O.P.s and recommends/provides process improvement solutions. The Crew Leader must be flexible and attentive to detail to work in a fast‑paced environment.

• Distribute daily workload to fulfill department goals and requirements.
• Coach, develop, and mentor team members to ensure individual and team success.
• Schedule team vacations and arrange for manpower coverage.
• Daily communication with Supervisor and other Crew Leaders.
• Ensure product meets quality standards.
• Facilitate and lead continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain 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.
• Lead meetings for production tracking, problem solving, and team development.
• Build 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.
• Maintain Food Safety and Defense requirements according to McCormick and Regulatory Standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Fork truck certification.
• 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 or weekends as required.
• Ability to train others.
• PAPR/respirator use may be required.

• At least 5 years of operations or related field experience.
• 3 years of leadership experience.
• Thorough understanding of SAP preferred.

Base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and experience for this role, and/or internal equity of our current employees. This position is also eligible to participate in McCormick’s Incentive Bonus (MIB) Plan, McCormick’s Sales Incentive Bonus (SIB) Plan, and 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 sponsor ships upon hire or in the future.

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.