McCormick & Company, Inc., a world leader in the spice, flavor and seasonings industry, is seeking a full time Process Engineer to join our Supply Chain team. This person will work in Belcamp, MD until the transition to our new facility in Baltimore. The Process Engineer will report to the Distribution Center Manager.

With more than $5 billion in annual sales, the Company manufactures markets and distributes spices, seasoning mixes, condiments and other flavorful products to the entire food industry – retail outlets, food manufacturers and foodservice businesses. We create differentiating flavors consumers prefer with unmatched quality, science, innovation and service. Every day, no matter where or what you eat, you can enjoy food flavored by McCormick. McCormick makes every moment and meal better™

As a company recognized for exceptional commitment to employees, McCormick offers a wide variety of benefits, programs and services. Benefits include, but are not limited to, tuition assistance, medical, dental, vision, disability, group life insurance, 401(k), profit sharing, paid holidays and vacations.

Under the direction of the Distribution Department Manager, the Process Engineer is responsible for the overall development and maintenance of documentation that captures best operating practices for Distribution. The key objective of this role is to reduce variation in operating methods thereby improving the reliability and repeatability of processes. The Process Engineer will work to lead technician teams to standardize processes and procedures for the Distribution Centers, including, but not limited to, picking, loading, and maintenance of warehouse equipment. This role will work with Distribution Center Managers to ensure that the formal change process is used thereby ensuring that change proposals are appropriately evaluated prior to change.

• Provide process engineering support to Distribution Center leadership teams departments under the direction of the Department Manager.

• Lead teams of Technicians to create and maintain standard documentation for the various operations in the Distribution Centers, ensuring uniformity across the network. Expected to stay current on industry standards and latest developments. Apply best practices and ensure that they are approved and documented. Critically analyze processes/systems/practices to identify gaps/opportunities for improvement.

• Focus on cost reduction programs, process improvements, and engineering service requests as well as evaluation and recommendation of process capital improvements and automation in coordination with the Distribution Project Engineer.

• Develop the following documents for the assigned area: Department Operating Procedures, Standard Operating Procedures. Additionally, maintain Process Audit Sheets, Startup & Shutdown procedures, and Operational Cleaning procedures/Develop documentation for new projects and maintain annually (or as required) for ongoing system.

• Work with Project Engineering to set appropriate documentation standards for vendors and contractors that will facilitate ease of use in developing training documentation for warehouse staff.

• Participate in documentation to support Lubrication, Preventative Maintenance, Autonomous Maintenance, focused improvement, and quality systems.

• Assist with coaching and developing Technicians to improve their problem-solving skills, allowing them to be more effective team members. Teams may be formed to attack a specific defect/loss or to support a specific project/initiative

Level of Education and Discipline: Bachelors, Engineering, Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical and Industrial preferred, Food Science

Experience - May be a new/recent graduate with relevant co-op/internship experience. Minimally, must possess one year of relevant production/engineering experience. Knowledge and experience with warehouse operations and equipment is preferred. Experience developing and writing procedures with cross functional teams.

Interpersonal Skills - leadership, interactions, communication, influence

Strong interpersonal skills, communication, influence. Working knowledge of facilitative coaching and mentoring. Working knowledge of warehouse operations. This position requires excellent cross functional communication skills and full involvement with the MPWS system. Provides mentoring, coaching and leading technology and technical skills development.

Other Skills and HPO Competencies

Proficiency in the application of statistical methods. The successful candidate will be very detail oriented, have strong interpersonal and teamwork abilities, demonstrated grammatical and organizational skills and must be a self-starter, who is able to work independently. Mastery in MS Office (Excel, Access, Project, PowerPoint, Word) required. SAP, Adobe Acrobat Writer experience & working knowledge of PLC, CAD system and Shop Floor integration a plus.

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 sponsorships upon hire or in the future.