Operations Team Leader

Position:   Operations Team Leader

Based:      Littleborough, UK

Salary:       Competitive      

Operations Team Leader is responsible for the overall support of operations at both WLR and NMS.

The key objective of this role is to support Operational Excellence and JTE through robust systems, governance and control mechanisms. This will include (but not limited to) labour control, material variance, JTE Pillar work, Budget and PO control and other general administravtive duties. The role will also provide holiday and absence cover for our Team Leader pool.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Providing general administrative support to both Production sites under the direction of the Department Manager(s) with regards to such aspects as:
• Stationary
• Kitchen Supplies
• Taxi Rental
• KPI input
• 1-2-1 calendar and compliance per site
• Training Compliance per site

• Own the consolidation and verification of temporary labor time and attendance.
• Ensuring accurate reporting and PO creation. In addition to providing reference to budgeted costs and headcounts for both production sites.
• Control of Absence figures and governance of RTW process. Manage our SWA compliance at both sites.
• Focus on cost reduction programs, process improvements, as well as evaluation and recommendation of process improvements and automation - to support the sites JTE journey.
• Provide governance for site Utility usage and waste disposal. Including the accurate reporting of usage

• CANDIDATE PROFILE

  • Knowledge and experience with plant operations, packaging and processing equipment is required.
  • Experience developing and writing procedures with cross functional teams. First line management experience. 
  • Excellent cross functional communication skills and full involvement with the JTE system.
  • Proficiency in the organisation and communication of information.
  • Detail-oriented with strong interpersonal and teamwork abilities
  • Able to work independently
  • Mastery in MS Office (Excel, Access, Project, PowerPoint, Word) required. SAP, Adobe Acrobat Writer experience.
  • Working knowledge of Operational Excellence systems
  • Working knowledge of facilitative coaching and mentoring
  • Working knoweldge of TWI, Systems Thinking, Policy Deployment, Quality Systems, strong Financial Acumen

  COMPANY

  At McCormick, we bring our passion for flavor to work each day. We encourage growth, respect everyone's contributions and do what's right for our business, our people and our planet. 

  Founded in Baltimore, MD in 1889 in a room and a cellar by 25-year-old Willoughby McCormick with three employees, McCormick is a global leader in flavour. With 12,400 employees around the world and more than $5 Billion in annual sales, the Company manufactures, markets and distributes spices, seasoning mixes, condiments and flavors to the entire food industry, retail outlets, food manufactures, food service businesses and consumers

  While our global headquarters are in the Baltimore, Maryland, USA area, McCormick operates and serves customers in 150 countries and territories in Asia-Pacific, China, Europe, Middle East and Africa, and the Americas with recognized brands including Schwartz. 

  At McCormick, we have over a culture based on our “Power of People” principle.  This principle fosters an unusually dedicated workforce requiring a culture of respect, ethics and integrity and growth.  

  TO APPLY

  If you are looking for a new challenge and want to join a highly motivated team with a  passion for flavour, then please apply via our careers centre at http://www.mccormickcorporation.com/Career-Center

  Agencies:  McCormick as needed will work with external recruitment vendors through our Agency Portal. Unless previously contacted, McCormick does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting agencies.

  McCormick is an EOE/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer.