Process Engineer Team Leader

Peterborough
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Process Engineer Team Leader

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This individual is responsible for managing process development projects as they relate to the group’s mission of supporting new product introduction, quality improvement of existing products, cost optimization of existing processes, as well as expanding the process technology knowledge base. The individual will also be expected to analyse, and document its results, build capability through new technical and technology, along with project execution and communication to the Business Team, Management and McCormick technical community. The individual in this position maintains a working relationship with Product Development, Marketing, Marketing Research, Sales, Packaging, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Corporate Laboratories, and the TIC Process Development Group.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Overall direct People Management responsibilities of three direct reports.

  • Lead and manage process development and support new product introduction projects.

  • Lead projects on a day-to-day basis.

  • Be key contact person to teams and external stakeholders with efficient communication.

  • Gather and share related information/specification and standard to project team.

  • Establish role and responsibility for team and get involved with external expertise at the right time.

  • Participate FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis), FAT (Factory Acceptance Test)/SAT (Site Acceptance Test) and keep updating project status to stakeholder.

  • Ensure project meets expectation criteria (products specification, line efficiency) with project post report.

  • Process & Program Standardisation: Responsible for ensuring that all process specification and product specification are documented through SOP (Standard Operating Procedure).

  • Capability building for technical and technology from process change with effectiveness skill qualification system.

  • CAAP management with a technology roadmap, budget planning and capital justification documentation build and approval.

    CANDIDATE PROFILE

  • Bachelor's Degree in relevant Engineering degree (Mechanical, Industrial or Electrical Engineering) preferred.

  • Solid experience in Project Management in food processing, petrochemical, pharmaceutical or related industry.

  • Demonstrated ability to manage a team will be an asset.

  • Comprehensive knowledge and experience in product and process change management.

  • Project management skill.

  • Communicates and collaborates effectively and efficiently with stakeholders at all levels of the organisation from various functions - Production, Quality Assurance, Product Development, Engineering and Sale. Some interaction with external stakeholders including equipment's vendors and government authorities.

  • Ethical behaviour, professional maturity.

  • Coordinate to cross functional for related function and workstream.

  • Flexibility in complex, ambiguous and fast-paced environment with changing priorities.

    COMPANY

    At McCormick, we bring our passion for flavour to work each day. We encourage growth, respect everyone's contributions and do what's right for our business, our people, our communities, and our planet. Join us on our quest to make every meal and moment better.

    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 over 14,000 employees around the world and more than $6 Billion in annual sales., the Company manufactures, markets and distributes spices, seasoning mixes, condiments and other flavourful products 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 from nearly 50 locations in 27 countries and 135 markets in Asia-Pacific, China, Europe, Middle East and Africa, and the Americas, including North, South and Central America with recognized brands including Schwartz.

    At McCormick, we have over a 100-year legacy based on our “Power of People” principle. This principle fosters an unusually dedicated workforce requiring a culture of respect, recognition, inclusion, and collaboration based on the highest ethical values.

    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 & 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, colour, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

    As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies

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