Job Description

You may know McCormick as a leader in herbs, spices, seasonings, and condiments – and we’re only getting started. At McCormick, we’re always looking for new people to bring their unique flavor to our team.

McCormick employees – all 14,000 of us across the world – are what makes this company a great place to work.

We are looking to hire an  Training Manager II immediately for our Maryland Logistics Center (MLC) in Sparrows Point, MD. 

What We Bring To The Table:

The best people deserve the best rewards. In addition to the benefits you’d expect from a global leader (401k, health insurance, paid time off, etc.) we also offer:

• Competitive compensation

• Career growth opportunities

• Flexibility and Support for Diverse Life Stages and Choices

• Wellbeing programs including

Position Overview: 

Under the direction of the Continuous Improvement (CI) Manager, the Training Manager II is the network-level leader responsible for building and sustaining a culture of learning and capability across the Americas Supply Chain (ASC) distribution network. This role serves as the system owner for Training & Development across four distribution sites – setting strategy, standards, and governance for onboarding, role-based qualification, and ongoing skill development aligned to Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) methodologies. As the leader of the Training & Development (T&D) Pillar, the Training Manager II partners with site and regional leaders to identify capability gaps, deploy standard work and training systems, and ensure training effectiveness that enables safe, reliable, and high-performing operations. 

Key Responsbilities:

Training & Development System Owner - 50%

• Partner with regional and site leadership teams to determine training needs that will drive operational excellence for the four logistics sites in the Americas Supply Chain (ASC) network.  
• Design, develop, and implement the training strategy and program structure, aligning with regional standards and integrated with Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) methodologies and our supply chain culture. 
• Identify site level training losses, define training objectives, and develop and deliver training solutions that address employee development needs and business priorities.  
• Apply training standards and measures that support the vision of self-sufficient teams.  
• Manage the delivery of the regional on-boarding and training programs for new employees.  
• Determine instructional methods such as individual training, group instructions, demonstrations, meetings, and workshops. Select or develop instructional and performance support materials such as training handbooks, demonstration models, multimedia visual aids, eLearning, and reference manuals. 
• Primary support of new technologies as they become available, coordinating and preparing training schedules to accommodate site needs. 
• Evaluate training effectiveness, assess quality and success of programs, and share feedback to validate effectiveness. 
• Control training expenses and manage expenditures to meet cost and budget.  
• Lead and coordinate site and department training resources within a matrix reporting structure. Training resources may include Training Coordinators, Training Crew Leaders, and/or Trainers. 
• Own the Training and Development Systems, such as training materials, training plans and calendars, skills tracking, trainers, and coaching. 

Regional T&D Pillar Team Participant - 25% 

• Actively partner with other Training Managers on the Regional T&D Pillar to support development and implementation of regional training standards.  
• Create, review, and revise regional training standards as part of continuous improvement executed through the regional pillar. 
• Leverage the regional pillar to learn and apply learning management system solutions that will meet the needs of distribution employees.   
• Support the development of robust curriculum for both operational and interpersonal skills. 

T&D Pillar Leader - 25%

• Establish and lead distribution T&D pillar and enable site pillars through training, coaching, and supporting pillar members to own training systems and solutions.  
• Build team capability through training of the pillar systems, connecting pillar members with training resources, and collaborating with other TPM pillars. 
• Foster the development of internal subject matter experts through Train-the-Trainer program to leverage internal training resources and promote knowledge transfer within organization. 
• Participate in loss analysis / problem solving teams launched by the other TPM pillars or departments as the training resource.    

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors or equivalent in Business, HR, Engineering, Supply Chain, Management, OD, Education, Instruction Design / Learning Science, or related or equivalent relevant experience.  
• A minimum of 4 years of relevant training experience, with experience developing curriculum, training materials, and facilitating training courses.
• Experience applying adult learning theory. 
• Experience working in a TPM environment and executing standards through the TPM pillars.  
• Manufacturing or distribution environment experience and understanding of supply chain.  
• A strong understanding of TPM or lean manufacturing.  
• Strong team, project/program management & leadership skills, presence and credibility, strong judgment, business instincts and high level of professionalism. 
• Ability to lead teams through change. 
• Well-informed of key industry trends by participating in professional industry organizations and researching and understanding current best approach. 
• Developed, polished communication and facilitation skills (written and oral) relevant to all levels of the regional team. 
• Demonstrated ability building and sustaining relationships at all levels required, promoting a high performance organization. 
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively to resolve issues with strong influencing, diplomacy, and partnering skills in order to grow business relationships and guide business partners to the best solutions. 
• Able to work both strategically and hands-on to deliver results. Critical - Influence without direct authority, diplomacy and tact, can build meaningful relationships. 
• Proven presentation and facilitation skills 

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

As a general policy, McCormick does not offer employment visa sponsorships upon hire or in the future.

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Base Salary: $87,910 - $153,870

Base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, experience for this role, and/or internal equity of our current employees as part of any final offer. This position is also eligible to participate in McCormick’s Incentive Bonus (MIB) Plan. In addition to a competitive compensation package, permanent employees of McCormick are eligible for our extensive Total Rewards programs that include:

- Comprehensive health plans covering medical, vision, dental, life and disability benefits

- Family-friendly benefits such as paid parental leave, fertility benefits, Employee Assistance Program, and caregiver support

- Retirement and investment programs including 401(k) and profit-sharing plans

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