McCormick Global Sustainability Director, Operations & Value Chain Resilience

McCormick & Company – Global Sustainability Director, Operations & Value Chain Resilience

Thursday, July 16, 2026

remote type - Hybrid (50% onsite / 50% remote)

location - Hunt Valley, Maryland, United States

time type - Full time

deadline - Not specified (rolling applications)

THE BUSINESS

McCormick & Company is a global leader in food, flavor, and consumer goods, operating across complex agricultural and supply chain ecosystems. Sustainability here is not abstract. It is tied directly to sourcing, production, and long-term business continuity.

THE OPPORTUNITY

This is resilience as strategy, not reaction.

As Global Sustainability Director, Operations & Value Chain Resilience, you will architect how the company withstands disruption while advancing sustainability across its global value chain.

Climate risk, human rights, supply fragility, regulatory pressure. You sit at the intersection of all of it.

THE ROLE

You will define and lead enterprise-wide resilience strategy across operations and supply chains.

You will:

Design and evolve McCormick’s global resilience framework across environmental and social dimensions.

Lead integration of human rights due diligence (HRDD) across operations and value chains.

Drive alignment across Procurement, Operations, R&D, HR, and Commercial teams.

Identify risks across supply chains including labor, sourcing, and climate impacts.

Translate regulatory requirements into enterprise-wide compliance strategies.

Partner with Climate Strategy leadership to align environmental and social risk mitigation.

Build governance systems, KPIs, and accountability structures.

Represent McCormick in external forums, partnerships, and industry initiatives.

Embed resilience thinking into core business decision-making.

CORE FOCUS AREAS

Value Chain Resilience
Strengthen supply security and mitigate disruptions across global sourcing systems.

Human Rights & Social Risk
Embed due diligence and ethical practices across operations and supplier networks.

Enterprise Strategy & Governance
Build frameworks that connect sustainability with business continuity.

Cross-Functional Execution
Drive alignment across multiple global business units without direct authority.

WHAT THEY’RE LOOKING FOR

You are a systems thinker with execution credibility.

You likely have:

10+ years in sustainability, CSR, social impact, or related fields.

Strong understanding of global supply chains and manufacturing systems.

Expertise in human rights due diligence and social risk management.

Familiarity with regulatory trends around ESG and supply chain accountability.

Experience leading enterprise initiatives across complex organizations.

Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.

Ability to translate complex risks into business-relevant strategies.

Analytical depth combined with practical implementation ability.

COMPENSATION

Eligible for incentive bonus (MIB plan)

BENEFITS

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage.

401(k) and profit-sharing retirement programs.

Paid parental leave and fertility support.

Employee Assistance Program and caregiver support.

Career growth and development opportunities.

WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS

Supply chains are the hidden fault lines of global business.

Add climate volatility, regulatory pressure, and social expectations, and they become stress tests.

This role is about redesigning those systems before they break.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

McCormick & Company is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and fair employment practices.

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