MCCORMICK UK LIMITED
Haddenham, Buckinghamshire
Reporting to EMEA Senior HR Director, this HRBP position acts as a strategic business partner to Haddenham Plant Director and his cross-functional leadership team in developing and implementing programs and initiatives that support and enable the organization's short and long-term objectives in terms of site performance and employee engagement. This position operates in a very dynamic and evolving environment and faces many exciting challenges in terms of setting performance standards and developing a high-performance culture. In this context, the role plays an important part in embedding our McCormick culture; building and executing a people roadmap, whilst establishing a strong blueprint for our factory-of-the-future ambition. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES Drive the HR agenda for the Site which support business growth, builds capabilities and drives engagement, in partnership with managers. Effectively lead any change management initiatives in support of organizational and employee related changes in any areas. Ensure organisational design and resource capability are in place to enable achievement of business goals through robust recruitment and development processes. Work in partnership with the team to ensure effective management of complex employee relations issues. Work closely with HR expert functions (Compensation & Benefits, Talent & Learning, Talent Acquisition, and Internal Communications) to ensure appropriate deployment of HR processes (Talent review, Employee Engagement Survey, Annual Salary review, Learning activities, etc). Work closely with our Shared Services Centre based in Poland, who provide HR administrative and transactional support to the Site Provide HR expertise to Supply Chain functions on implementing and delivering people aspects of business programs. Drive HR process improvement, special projects and effective change management programs/initiatives from idea through implementation. Operationalize strategic HR initiatives/programs and execute usually at a country or site level. Participate in Regional and Global HR Projects which support Operational Excellence Programs. 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.
Reporting to EMEA Senior HR Director, this HRBP position acts as a strategic business partner to Haddenham Plant Director and his cross-functional leadership team in developing and implementing programs and initiatives that support and enable the organization's short and long-term objectives in terms of site performance and employee engagement. This position operates in a very dynamic and evolving environment and faces many exciting challenges in terms of setting performance standards and developing a high-performance culture. In this context, the role plays an important part in embedding our McCormick culture; building and executing a people roadmap, whilst establishing a strong blueprint for our factory-of-the-future ambition. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES Drive the HR agenda for the Site which support business growth, builds capabilities and drives engagement, in partnership with managers. Effectively lead any change management initiatives in support of organizational and employee related changes in any areas. Ensure organisational design and resource capability are in place to enable achievement of business goals through robust recruitment and development processes. Work in partnership with the team to ensure effective management of complex employee relations issues. Work closely with HR expert functions (Compensation & Benefits, Talent & Learning, Talent Acquisition, and Internal Communications) to ensure appropriate deployment of HR processes (Talent review, Employee Engagement Survey, Annual Salary review, Learning activities, etc). Work closely with our Shared Services Centre based in Poland, who provide HR administrative and transactional support to the Site Provide HR expertise to Supply Chain functions on implementing and delivering people aspects of business programs. Drive HR process improvement, special projects and effective change management programs/initiatives from idea through implementation. Operationalize strategic HR initiatives/programs and execute usually at a country or site level. Participate in Regional and Global HR Projects which support Operational Excellence Programs. 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.
MCCORMICK UK LIMITED
Haddenham, Buckinghamshire
Plant Director Haddenham, UK Reporting to the Director EMEA Flavour Solutions Operations & Supply Chain, the role will be responsible for Leading and Developing the plant. Scope of responsibility within manufacturing includes health & safety, production, material/inventory control planning & scheduling, engineering and leadership of major projects, with around 120 employees overall. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES: - Lead and develop the Haddenham Site Operations teams to deliver business goals from a Safety, Quality, People, Service and Cost perspective. - Continue to develop a positive, empowered Safety and Quality Culture on Site - Lead the Journey To Excellence Programme to develop a Continuous Improvement Culture - Develop and implement a three-year strategic plan, mobilizing resources to translate vision into action. - Build strong relationships with Marketing, Engineering, Commercial, and R&D teams to understand business challenges and align operations with cost and efficiency objectives. - Participate actively in the S&OP process to deliver superior cost, efficiency, and service performance. - Manage working capital levels in line with business needs and commitments. - Support commercial units through transformation, innovation, and service improvement initiatives. - Lead a behavioural safety culture and, in collaboration with the EMEA HSE Manager, develop and deliver a three-year safety roadmap for the site. - Ensure compliance with global and regional quality and food safety standards (AIB, BRC, EFSIS, ISO14001, etc.). - Develop and deliver operational budget performance and COGS ownership, reporting results through agreed business KPIs. - Identify and execute capital expenditure and cost optimization projects. - Champion continuous improvement initiatives, including lean manufacturing, TPM, and CCI programs aligned with EMEA and Global strategies. - Identify and implement cost improvement projects across manufacturing and distribution. - Lead talent development, succession planning, and performance management in partnership with HR Business Partners. - Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion and foster a culture of high employee engagement. CANDIDATE PROFILE - Graduate in Food Technology, Engineering, Science, or Supply Chain Logistics. - Extensive experience in food manufacturing operations within international FMCG environments. - Experience working within a range of business cultures; international assignment is a plus. - Previous multi-country operating experience is a plus. - Inspiring leader able to motivate, develop, and engage diverse teams. - At ease to navigate in matrix organization and customer visits - Experience leading major transformation projects (e.g. plant construction, SAP implementation, acquisitions) is a plus. - Strong background in TPM and continuous improvement methodologies. - Experience working with Unions or Works Councils on significant organizational changes is a plus. - Strategic thinker with strong business and financial acumen. - Results-driven and self-managed, with a hands-on approach. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to influence at all levels. - Flexible and adaptable, capable of balancing strategic and operational priorities. - Commercially focused, with proven ability to deliver performance through collaboration and innovation. - Strong cultural awareness and ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment. TO APPLY 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.
Plant Director Haddenham, UK Reporting to the Director EMEA Flavour Solutions Operations & Supply Chain, the role will be responsible for Leading and Developing the plant. Scope of responsibility within manufacturing includes health & safety, production, material/inventory control planning & scheduling, engineering and leadership of major projects, with around 120 employees overall. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES: - Lead and develop the Haddenham Site Operations teams to deliver business goals from a Safety, Quality, People, Service and Cost perspective. - Continue to develop a positive, empowered Safety and Quality Culture on Site - Lead the Journey To Excellence Programme to develop a Continuous Improvement Culture - Develop and implement a three-year strategic plan, mobilizing resources to translate vision into action. - Build strong relationships with Marketing, Engineering, Commercial, and R&D teams to understand business challenges and align operations with cost and efficiency objectives. - Participate actively in the S&OP process to deliver superior cost, efficiency, and service performance. - Manage working capital levels in line with business needs and commitments. - Support commercial units through transformation, innovation, and service improvement initiatives. - Lead a behavioural safety culture and, in collaboration with the EMEA HSE Manager, develop and deliver a three-year safety roadmap for the site. - Ensure compliance with global and regional quality and food safety standards (AIB, BRC, EFSIS, ISO14001, etc.). - Develop and deliver operational budget performance and COGS ownership, reporting results through agreed business KPIs. - Identify and execute capital expenditure and cost optimization projects. - Champion continuous improvement initiatives, including lean manufacturing, TPM, and CCI programs aligned with EMEA and Global strategies. - Identify and implement cost improvement projects across manufacturing and distribution. - Lead talent development, succession planning, and performance management in partnership with HR Business Partners. - Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion and foster a culture of high employee engagement. CANDIDATE PROFILE - Graduate in Food Technology, Engineering, Science, or Supply Chain Logistics. - Extensive experience in food manufacturing operations within international FMCG environments. - Experience working within a range of business cultures; international assignment is a plus. - Previous multi-country operating experience is a plus. - Inspiring leader able to motivate, develop, and engage diverse teams. - At ease to navigate in matrix organization and customer visits - Experience leading major transformation projects (e.g. plant construction, SAP implementation, acquisitions) is a plus. - Strong background in TPM and continuous improvement methodologies. - Experience working with Unions or Works Councils on significant organizational changes is a plus. - Strategic thinker with strong business and financial acumen. - Results-driven and self-managed, with a hands-on approach. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to influence at all levels. - Flexible and adaptable, capable of balancing strategic and operational priorities. - Commercially focused, with proven ability to deliver performance through collaboration and innovation. - Strong cultural awareness and ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment. TO APPLY 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.
