Maintenance Team Manager I

McCormick Canada continues its long track record of growth and is a respected leader in the spice, seasoning, flavouring and specialty food industry.  Our consumer products division serves retail grocery customers and emerging channels with Club House, Billy Bee and McCormick products, while our Custom Flavour Solutions division serves food service distributors and other respected food manufacturers across Canada.  McCormick Canada is part of the world leader in spice and seasonings, McCormick & Company Inc.

The Power of People is one of our five pillars.  It has been the foundation for McCormick's success for decades.  There is something inspiring about working at McCormick.  We have created an unusually dedicated workforce by fostering a culture of respect, recognition, inclusion and collaboration based on the highest ethical values.  Without our employees, our success is not possible.  Our commitment to our customers, our consumers and our employees is unsurpassed. 

Are you a passionate people leader? Do you thrive working in a collaborative, fast paced environment? You may be the person we are looking for to fill our Maintenance Team Manager role.

The successful candidate will work Under the general direction of the Department Manager, provides leadership for a functional team within a high performance environment. This role oversees the daily management of the function and drives improvement activities through the development of people and processes. You will have overall accountability for the results of the team and will need a solid understanding of procedures and concepts within own technical area and a basic knowledge in other areas. This role typically requires an Engineering designation and requires an understanding and ability to apply procedures and concepts of own technical area. You will need knowledge of other areas to the extent of understanding how they relate and interact with your own area. You will oversee and supervise Millwrights, Electricians, and other skilled employees involved with the maintenance of the plant’s building and grounds, processing areas, and packaging lines as needed using Total Productive Maintenance techniques. Other responsibilities may include grounds and building maintenance, facility security, forklift maintenance, storeroom, machine shop and lubrication programs. This position may also be responsible for managing outside contracts for building and grounds maintenance.

In exchange, we ask you to bring:

• a combination of demonstrated technical and leadership skills equivalent to a minimum of 1 year of experience in management
• basic understanding of how own area integrates with other areas and co-ordinates to contribute to the achievement of goals.
• knowledge of how external factors impact the work unit.
• experience in the food manufacturing industry
• Sound and comprehensive communication and diplomacy skills are required in order to exchange complicated information, including sensitive information or information that is difficult to communicate because of its content or its audience.
• experience in leading, coaching, and motivating a team
• problem solving & attention to detail

Required Qualifications:

• One or more years of experience leading a team in a production environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Completion of university degree
• Experience with SAP
• MMP ( Maintenance Management Professional ) – Highly Desired

Throughout the selection process, accommodations for applicants with disabilities are available upon request.  Please notify H.R. if required.

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.