Plant Manager, Las Cruces

Plant Manager, Las Cruces

McCormick is always looking for new people to bring their unique flavor to our team. We are looking to hire a Plant Manager to join the team at our manufacturing plant in Las Cruces, New Mexico. The role will be onsite 5 days per week. The Plant Manager will report to the VP, North America, Consumer Supply Chain Operations.

Position Overview:

Under general direction of the VP, North America, Consumer Supply Chain Operations, the Plant Manager is responsible for all operations within the assigned facility, leading the operational direction of Manufacturing to assure Company delivers lowest possible cost, developing a culture of continuous improvement through process improvement and enhancing employee skills and capabilities.

Responsibilities:
Prepares and submits annual expense and capital budgets. Development of short and long range (5 years) facility and equipment plans to meet projections and goals of the business. Understands and applies Lean / Sigma/ TPM skills and methodologies with the goal eliminating losses, building capability, and delivering results Assures that the site is operating in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's) Directs the resolution of plant controllable complaints and SLOB.

Assures that all plant activities are conducted in compliance with all federal, state, and local regulatory agencies and McCormick Company Policy & Procedures Operates within the approved budget for the plant. Oversees the development, submission and execution of plant related CAAP's. Identify, prioritize, plan, and direct the execution of operational related issues through Operations leaders (Operations Managers/Department Managers/Team Managers). Designs strategies, procedures, and people utilization for improving reliability of equipment, efficiency, productivity, and performance while reducing inventory and waste.

Also maintains product quality and meets operating expenses. Create an empowered culture to ensure that organization and its people understand the goals and objectives of the business and that they have the resources and leadership support to accomplish them. Provide an environment which ensures and provides for open and healthy communications. Analyze manufacturing performance and initiate actions to correct deviations from schedules, cost, and other factors.

Assure effective customer service and relations through timely delivery of quality product. Ensures strong relationships are developed and maintained with key customers and venders. Establish and maintain comprehensive continuous improvement processes that maximize productivity, reliability, quality and safety. Develop and maintain strong functional relationships with Procurement, Planning, Finance, Logistics, Sales and Marketing, etc. to ensure new products are manufactured on time and in specifications to meet customer demand.

Selects and develops key leadership roles within the Plant to develop internal candidates for succession planning. Oversees that training programs are in place to develop skill levels of all employees in the organization. Assures compliance of all plant operations with organizational policies and procedures and national, regional and local regulations. Assures a safe working environment ensuring that all employees understand their role and commitment to the safe operation of the facility.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Management, Finance or a related field. A minimum of 12 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing facility, with a minimum of 7 years leading in a TPM or Lean manufacturing environment. Bilingual in Spanish and English Experience working in a TPM environment. Experience with Food Safety and GMPs Proven project management skills, with the ability to participate in initiatives according to business needs and strategy.

Demonstrated ability building and sustaining relationships at all levels required, promoting a high performance organization. Experience organizing, tracking and completing short and long term projects and tasks. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively to resolve issues with strong influencing, diplomacy, and partnering skills in order to grow business relationships and guide business partners to the best solutions. Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Willingness and ability to work flexible hours to support the needs of a multi shift operation.

Base Salary: $,080

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

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