TEAM MANAGER I - PRODUCTION

About the Role

The Production Team Manager, under the general supervision of the Operations Manager, is responsible for managing and directing all activities and processes related to a designated team within the Dallas Plant. This role ensures quality, safety, productivity, sanitation, continuous improvement, and all aspects of people management. The goal is to meet customer needs 100% of the time while achieving key indicator results that support the department’s strategic objectives, goals, strategies, and measures (OGSMs).

Responsibilities

• 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 customer service requirements are met.
• Work with teams to develop cultural and business action plans to ensure continuous improvement throughout the plant.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant technical discipline.
• Minimum of one year of experience supervising employees in a manufacturing/production/industrial environment.
• Minimum of one year of experience leading others through projects or initiatives.
• 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.
• Demonstrated mechanical ability.
• Knowledge of SAP or other enterprise resource planning tools.
• Ability to be a dynamic self-starter, work independently, and apply sound judgment to solve complex problems with incomplete or ambiguous information.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in food manufacturing.
• TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) experience.
• Strong mechanical ability and understanding of packaging/processing equipment.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• 401k retirement plan.
• Health insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Career growth opportunities.
• Flexibility and support for diverse life stages and choices.

McCormick does not offer employment visa sponsorships upon hire or in the future.