QA Manager II – Plant

McCormick & Company

Quality Manager II at McCormick overseeing product quality and defect management in a processing environment. Leading a Quality Assurance department to meet internal and external customer needs.

Posted 7/18/2026full-timeSparrows Point • Maryland • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing Quality Assurance processes, leading teams to achieve high performance, and implementing process improvement initiatives. Proficient in understanding Cost of Quality and utilizing enterprise resource tools to enhance operational efficiency.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Quality Assurance ManagementProcess Improvement InitiativesCost of Quality UnderstandingLeadership and Training SkillsFood Safety and Quality Standards

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Hard Skills

Root Cause AnalysisHigh Performance Organization (HPO)Budget ManagementSAP KnowledgePDCA Methodology

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsMotivational SkillsConsensus BuildingCross-Functional Influence

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Suite

Industry Keywords

Food ScienceQuality ProgramsDefect ManagementProcessing EnvironmentProduction Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

managing and directing activities to include product quality and defect management
managing the Quality Assurance department to meet the needs of internal and external customers while achieving key indicator results that support business goals
managing the supplies and labor budget
developing the team to their fullest potential through High Performance Organization (HPO)
initiating and leading process improvement initiatives, PDCA, root cause analysis

Requirements

What you’ll need

BSc in Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, Food Science, or other technical degree
2 years’ management or leadership experience within a processing or production/industrial environment, preferably in a quality role
Must understand the importance of Cost of Quality and JTE processes
Knowledge of SAP or other enterprise resource tool an asset
Basic understanding of how own area integrates with other areas and co-ordinates to contribute to the achievement of goals through influence
Excellent interpersonal and strong leadership skills including the ability to motivate, set targets and drive sustained results
Strong leadership and training skills
Food Safety and Quality Programs and Standards; Consensus Building; Cross-Functional Influence; Excellent Microsoft Suite Skills for communication of technical knowledge

Benefits

Comp & perks

tuition assistance
medical
dental
vision
disability
group life insurance
401(k)
profit sharing
paid holidays
vacations