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McCormick & Company, Incorporated

PROJECT ENGINEER II

McCormick & Company, Incorporated, Springfield, Missouri, us, 65897


The French’s Food Company , a subsidiary of McCormick & Company, Inc. and a global leader in flavor, is seeking a full-time

Project Engineer

in its French’s manufacturing plant located at 4455 East Mustard Way in

Springfield, Missouri (MO).

This Project Engineer will report to the Engineering & Maintenance Manager.As an employer recognized for exceptional commitment to employees and their families, McCormick offers a wide variety of benefits, programs and services including, but not limited to tuition assistance, medical & dental, disability, group life, 401(k), profit sharing, paid holidays, sick days and vacations.POSITION OVERVIEW:Under the general direction of the Engineering & Maintenance Manager, this position is responsible for simultaneously managing multiple capital projects of significant value from the evaluation through implementation stages. The role effectively works with stakeholder teams to deliver reliable solutions employing performance based technical specifications, procurement, FAT's, installation, commissioning, start-up, operation, maintenance and improvement of packaging machinery and manufacturing support systems. This role delivers effective results by investigating, analyzing and improving manufacturing equipment systems. Project workload can vary with regulatory and environmental priorities.This position may, if required, act as the liaison with governmental and regulatory agencies, also leading projects to assure facility compliance. In this case, project workloads are replaced with a significant regulatory and environmental responsibility.RESPONSIBILITIES:Work with manufacturing and maintenance partners to provide technical support in the design, development, purchase, installation, commissioning, start-up, operation, maintenance and improvement of packaging machinery and support systems.Lead and participate in improvement activities: Focused Improvements, Single Minute Exchange of Die (SMED), packaging systems analysis, spare parts processes to increase reliability and overall systems optimization.Preparation of final CAAPs in accordance with best practice procedures. Ensure that projects are properly planned to provide sufficient funding, review supporting data to determine that stated results and deliverables are achievable, and secure the necessary approvals.Coordinates the selection, design, and layout of processing and packaging machinery to ensure efficiency, reliability, optimum space utilization and adequate production capacity.For sites that have a permanent regulatory engineering role, the following activities will be the responsibility of that engineer, working with other Project Engineers.Provide technical leadership of cross functional project teams to resolve technical and other challenges that develop during project execution.Evaluate, develop, document and implement cost reduction projects and deliver on key targets.Work closely with site training, vendors and operations teams to effectively facilitate training for technicians, managers, mechanics and other partners.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:Minimum 5 years of manufacturing or technical experience in a multi-disciplinary environment required.Proven GMP food manufacture, packaging machinery experience.Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team-based environment.Proven success in delivering multiple, simultaneous projects and managing significant cash flow.Ability to lead, coach and motivate employees at levels of the organization.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Experience in a union environment.Experience working in a High-Performance Work Systems (HPWS) and/or Self-Directed Work Team environment.Knowledge of SAP, manufacturing methods and related equipment.Experience in the food and/or pharmaceutical manufacturing industry.French’s 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, French’s does not offer employment visa sponsorships upon hire or in the future.WHY WORK AT MCCORMICK?

United by flavor. Driven by results.As a McCormick employee you’ll be empowered to focus on more than your individual responsibilities. You’ll have the opportunity to be part of something bigger than yourself—to have a say in where the company is going and how it’s growing.Between our passion for flavor, our 130-year history of leadership and integrity, the competitive and comprehensive benefits we offer, and our culture, which is built on respect and opportunities for growth, there are many reasons to join us at McCormick.

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