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Sr. Talent Acquisition Business Partner at McCormick (Finance, R&D, Corp Quality/Regulatory, and Procurement) 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 a
Supplier Quality Senior Manager
immediately in a Hybrid (50/50) capacity at our Global Headquarters in Hunt Valley, Maryland.
What We Bring To The Table
Competitive compensation
Career growth opportunities
Flexibility and Support for Diverse Life Stages and Choices
Wellbeing programs including Physical, Mental and Financial wellness
Tuition assistance
Position Overview Reporting to the Supplier Quality Sr Director, the Supplier Quality Senior Manager has oversight for all activities that impact Quality and Food Safety at Suppliers and holds responsibility and alignment with Supply Chain for the leadership and development of primarily regional and secondarily Global Contract Manufacturers and Supplier Quality Managers. This role represents Supplier Quality in regional meetings with Ops Quality, Procurement and other business partners as needed to ensure SQ’s interests are considered. This role has the knowledge of food safety and quality for products made, as well as site Quality and Regulatory Standards compliance. This role manages a multicultural team of Supplier Quality Managers and Associates and ensures effective support is provided by the team to drive and improve Suppliers’ performance and support key business initiatives (NPDs, CCI, derisking). This role provides leadership and expertise for the development, maintenance, and improvement of Key Quality and Food safety programs and suppliers, throughout McCormick to solve complex issues.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and guide McCormick stakeholders in selection, development, and/or maintenance of Suppliers, Co‑Mans, Licensees.
Lead supplier onboarding, development, maintenance, improvement, and disqualification processes.
Lead regional and global incidents – complaint investigations and claims. Responsible for ensuring food safety and quality issue decision-making, communication and alignment at the appropriate levels of the organization for clarity and speed of decision.
Develop a team with the core skills and competencies necessary to support future strategies and encourage self and team to continually question assumptions to identify new opportunities.
Coach site/team on understanding and managing risk and to build the skills necessary within site/team to support your risk management plans. Build a business case for risk mitigation and avoidance.
Talent Management and Development for Team – responsible for organizational strategy and execution inclusive of Talent Reviews, Succession/Progression Planning, Development Plans, Performance Management of Direct Reports, Hiring Process Involvement, etc. In collaboration with functional peers, identify needs and develop and implement training solutions to establish and improve the capabilities.
This position is a manager of people with a few direct reports.
Required Qualifications Level of Education and Discipline: Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline OR Relevant McCormick experience in a technical management field while in pursuit of a degree could also be considered. Certification and/or Licenses: Participation in leadership coursework per appropriate level required. Certification or training focused on Quality and Food Safety for Supply Chain requirement: PCQI (or HACCP based on region) Auditing proficiencies required through training or certification (i.e. ASQ, CFSQA). Technical quality knowledge training or certification preferred (CQE, CSSBB) certified quality engineer or Six Sigma Black Belt for example GFSI scheme (i.e. SQF, BRC) management experience required. Experience - functional/industry/commercial knowledge, business acumen: 7+ years preferred in biological science or quality related discipline. Experience in at least one Quality focus areas (Customer, Operations, Regulatory, Supplier, Global CoE) or related function, including Supply Chain, Product Development preferred. Other Skills and HPO Competencies: Decision Making: Make decisions for supplier, team and/or region on the Quality and Regulatory Standards and make effective decisions where the standard does not apply or exist using cross functional team and/or external input. Ability to use, train, and coach supplier/team to use appropriate root cause analysis decision tools for decision making. Financial Acumen: Develop strategy for key financial topics for operating units and/or region, including: Budgeting cycle, Capital planning, Expense processes. Quality, Food Safety and Regulatory Culture, Programs, Standards: Monitors and understands Quality and Regulatory best practices and developments. Supports internal, end-to-end Quality and Regulatory Excellence within Supplier, Operations, Customer, and Regulatory areas. Continually uses Quality and Regulatory knowledge to improve competitive position. Is connected to industry boards and external industry networks to increase internal awareness of trends and best practices. English required and others specific to region/responsibilities. Travel: 20%.
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. Base Salary: $103,530 to $181,150 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
Seniority level Director
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Quality Assurance and Manufacturing
Industries Food and Beverage Services, Food and Beverage Manufacturing, and Manufacturing
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Direct message the job poster from McCormick & Company
Sr. Talent Acquisition Business Partner at McCormick (Finance, R&D, Corp Quality/Regulatory, and Procurement) 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 a
Supplier Quality Senior Manager
immediately in a Hybrid (50/50) capacity at our Global Headquarters in Hunt Valley, Maryland.
What We Bring To The Table
Competitive compensation
Career growth opportunities
Flexibility and Support for Diverse Life Stages and Choices
Wellbeing programs including Physical, Mental and Financial wellness
Tuition assistance
Position Overview Reporting to the Supplier Quality Sr Director, the Supplier Quality Senior Manager has oversight for all activities that impact Quality and Food Safety at Suppliers and holds responsibility and alignment with Supply Chain for the leadership and development of primarily regional and secondarily Global Contract Manufacturers and Supplier Quality Managers. This role represents Supplier Quality in regional meetings with Ops Quality, Procurement and other business partners as needed to ensure SQ’s interests are considered. This role has the knowledge of food safety and quality for products made, as well as site Quality and Regulatory Standards compliance. This role manages a multicultural team of Supplier Quality Managers and Associates and ensures effective support is provided by the team to drive and improve Suppliers’ performance and support key business initiatives (NPDs, CCI, derisking). This role provides leadership and expertise for the development, maintenance, and improvement of Key Quality and Food safety programs and suppliers, throughout McCormick to solve complex issues.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and guide McCormick stakeholders in selection, development, and/or maintenance of Suppliers, Co‑Mans, Licensees.
Lead supplier onboarding, development, maintenance, improvement, and disqualification processes.
Lead regional and global incidents – complaint investigations and claims. Responsible for ensuring food safety and quality issue decision-making, communication and alignment at the appropriate levels of the organization for clarity and speed of decision.
Develop a team with the core skills and competencies necessary to support future strategies and encourage self and team to continually question assumptions to identify new opportunities.
Coach site/team on understanding and managing risk and to build the skills necessary within site/team to support your risk management plans. Build a business case for risk mitigation and avoidance.
Talent Management and Development for Team – responsible for organizational strategy and execution inclusive of Talent Reviews, Succession/Progression Planning, Development Plans, Performance Management of Direct Reports, Hiring Process Involvement, etc. In collaboration with functional peers, identify needs and develop and implement training solutions to establish and improve the capabilities.
This position is a manager of people with a few direct reports.
Required Qualifications Level of Education and Discipline: Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline OR Relevant McCormick experience in a technical management field while in pursuit of a degree could also be considered. Certification and/or Licenses: Participation in leadership coursework per appropriate level required. Certification or training focused on Quality and Food Safety for Supply Chain requirement: PCQI (or HACCP based on region) Auditing proficiencies required through training or certification (i.e. ASQ, CFSQA). Technical quality knowledge training or certification preferred (CQE, CSSBB) certified quality engineer or Six Sigma Black Belt for example GFSI scheme (i.e. SQF, BRC) management experience required. Experience - functional/industry/commercial knowledge, business acumen: 7+ years preferred in biological science or quality related discipline. Experience in at least one Quality focus areas (Customer, Operations, Regulatory, Supplier, Global CoE) or related function, including Supply Chain, Product Development preferred. Other Skills and HPO Competencies: Decision Making: Make decisions for supplier, team and/or region on the Quality and Regulatory Standards and make effective decisions where the standard does not apply or exist using cross functional team and/or external input. Ability to use, train, and coach supplier/team to use appropriate root cause analysis decision tools for decision making. Financial Acumen: Develop strategy for key financial topics for operating units and/or region, including: Budgeting cycle, Capital planning, Expense processes. Quality, Food Safety and Regulatory Culture, Programs, Standards: Monitors and understands Quality and Regulatory best practices and developments. Supports internal, end-to-end Quality and Regulatory Excellence within Supplier, Operations, Customer, and Regulatory areas. Continually uses Quality and Regulatory knowledge to improve competitive position. Is connected to industry boards and external industry networks to increase internal awareness of trends and best practices. English required and others specific to region/responsibilities. Travel: 20%.
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. Base Salary: $103,530 to $181,150 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
Seniority level Director
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Quality Assurance and Manufacturing
Industries Food and Beverage Services, Food and Beverage Manufacturing, and Manufacturing
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