Business Improvement Program Manager
Peterborough, UK
Do you want to save the world from boring food? Joins us and we will save you from boring work!
This is a great opportunity to join our team as a Business Improvement Program Manager and "To Stand Together for the Future of Flavor".
McCormick & Company is a world leader in the spice, flavor and seasonings industry.
Our most popular brands include Schwartz, Ducros, Vahiné, Kamis and many others.
This role involves leading the delivery of Comprehensive Continuous Improvement (CCI) projects for our Flavour Solutions division at our manufacturing site in Peterborough UK. Leading the process to identify new CCI opportunities through engagement with cross-functional and single function teams, plus delivering and supporting key EMEA Business Improvement strategic initiatives.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
• Project management of Business Improvement initiatives and coordination of cross-functional personnel to ensure delivery of key projects and planned results.
• Leading, with support of the Business Improvement Director the process of identification and analysis of Business Improvement projects for the relevant markets/geography, including cross-functional concept development with teams to present at Program Reviews for approval.
• Ensure relevant leadership and/or management teams are aware of performance of projects and the total CCI program for their areas versus targets, and work with those management teams to ensure that any gaps to target are understood and are being addressed (e.g. country leadership; procurement category managers).
• Ensure that single function CCI initiatives are being effectively tracked and that these initiatives are being delivered on time and in accordance with the project tracking.
• Share and align with global team on best practices in the areas of tools and expertise relating to process and productivity improvement/cost protection/cost saving initiatives.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
• Project management experience required.
• Extensive experience across multiple business disciplines.
• Demonstrated success leading small-medium scale cross-functional projects.
• Ability to exercise good judgment under pressure and in sensitive situations.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and ability to effectively communicate with all levels of management and employees.
• Ability to work across multiple business units and disciplines with competing priorities.
• Knowledge of and demonstrated project management skills and principles, resource management and change management techniques.
• Ability to influence without authority.
• Broad understanding of end to end business process – Packaging Development, Product Development, Procurement, Manufacturing, Distribution, Planning, Quality.
• Knowledge and experience of SAP advantageous.
• University degree in a related discipline.
COMPANY
McCormick is a global leader in flavour. With 10,000 employees around the world and more than $4.3 billion in annual sales in 2015, the Company manufactures, markets and distributes spices, seasoning mixes, condiments and other flavourful products to the entire food industry, retail outlets, food manufactures and food service businesses.
We have a passion for flavour. The company is serving customers from nearly 50 locations in 26 countries and consumers can buy our brands in more than 135 markets and territories. Our industrial business flavours snacks, wraps, beverages and many other products for customers, which include global restaurant chains and leading food manufacturers
With approximately 3,600 employees, the company has operations in 14 countries across the Europe, Middle-East and Africa (EMEA) Zone and serves customers in more than 25 markets through its consumer and industrial businesses. McCormick is present in key consumer markets with leading brands, including Schwartz in the UK (customize with local brand). McCormick EMEA Headquarters are located in Haddenham (UK).
Our growth starts with yours. For more than 125 years McCormick has developed a rich legacy based on our belief in the “Power of People”. We have created an unusually dedicated workforce by fostering a culture of respect, recognition, inclusion and collaboration based on the highest ethical values.
As an Equal Opportunities employer, McCormick is committed to a diverse workforce