Team Manager - Production

Full job description
McCormick is 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. Our 14,000 employees worldwide are what make this company a great place to work.

We are looking to hire a Plant Manager immediately at our Manufacturing Plant in Atlanta, Georgia.

Competitive compensation, career growth opportunities, flexibility and support for diverse life stages and choices, wellbeing programs (physical, mental, financial wellness), tuition assistance, and a 401(k) plan.

Under the general supervision of the Operations Manager, the Team Manager I – Production C Shift (3rd Shift approximately 9PM to 7:30AM EST) is responsible for managing and directing all activities and processes related to a designated team within the Atlanta Plant. This Team Manager is accountable for quality, safety, productivity, sanitation, continuous improvement, and all aspects of people management. The goal is to meet the needs of the customer 100% of the time while achieving key indicator results that support the department’s strategic objectives, goals, strategies, and measures (OGSMs).

• Direct and support the daily management and prioritization of team members to meet or exceed all performance standards, including reliability, cost, waste, safety, quality, and sanitation.
• Effectively lead, coach, train, and develop approximately 30 non‑exempt team members while fostering a team environment.
• Proactively recommend and implement process improvement initiatives to increase operational effectiveness and efficiencies.
• Partner with Maintenance, Engineering, and Continuous Improvement resources to execute PM, AM, TPM, and CCI processes.
• Integrate a high‑performance culture by effectively utilizing the six systems in daily activities.
• Interact cross‑functionally to resolve issues and ensure that customer service requirements are met.
• Work with teams to develop cultural and business action plans to ensure continuous improvement throughout the plant.

• Bachelor’s Degree or 3–5 years related experience.
• Minimum of one year experience supervising employees in a manufacturing/production/industrial environment.
• Minimum of one year experience leading others through a project(s) or initiative(s).
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to work across functions and interact with all levels of the organization.
• Excellent analytical skills and problem‑solving capabilities to assess risk.
• Demonstrated understanding of the financial impact of business decisions affecting staffing, product components, and inventory.
• Experience successfully leading large teams to support business initiatives.
• Dynamic self‑starter who works independently and applies sound judgment to solve complex problems with incomplete and/or ambiguous information, proactively initiating action steps.
• Experience successfully handling multiple projects at once and working under pressure.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively to resolve issues.
• Excellent communication and organization skills.
• Ability to propose and implement improvements to systems, methods of work, and analysis methods, ensuring they are continuously adapted to business requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with strong Excel and PowerPoint skills.

• Experience working in food manufacturing.
• TPM experience.
• Strong mechanical ability and understanding of packaging/processing equipment.

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.