Process Improvement Business Partner I

As a Process Improvement Manager at McCormick, you will serve as the Subject Matter Expert for the Process Improvement team. Your primary role will involve driving the optimization of continuous improvement in shared services and business unit performance by enhancing the alignment between business processes. You will be responsible for leading process improvement projects of various sizes and scopes across multiple regions and enterprise-wide. Your key responsibilities will include: - Serving as a Subject Matter Expert, team member, and Project Lead on projects and strategic process improvement initiatives. - Providing counsel and leadership on the strategic use of Process Improvement methodologies. - Formulating project scope, estimates, and objectives based on business needs and project requirements, while considering best practices and new technologies. - Conducting process workshops for projects and developing roadmaps for GBS, regional, or global value streams. - Identifying continuous improvement opportunities, challenging existing processes, and driving change management, root cause analyses, and reporting. In addition to the primary responsibilities, the ideal candidate for this role should possess: - 8+ years of in-depth experience with a focus on Process Improvement and Project Management, with at least 5 years of expertise in these areas. - Experience with processes and systems implementations. - Demonstrated ability to lead problem-solving processes for projects and provide support. - In-depth knowledge of Process Improvement methodologies and an understanding of multiple business process capabilities and interdependencies, including those outside the home country. - Strong interpersonal skills, leadership abilities, effective communication, and influence. - Excellent organizational skills, verbal communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and sound judgment. - Ability to influence, assign work, monitor follow-through, and assess output. - Professional written communication skills and documentation of process design capabilities. - Interaction with peers up to senior management, including presenting to and interacting with function heads and steering committees. - Participation in user project workshops and acting as an enabler for process improvement and change management. - Professional conduct and the ability to establish effective working relationships quickly. Join McCormick on its journey to enhance every meal and moment, and be a part of a legacy built on the Power of People principle, fostering a culture of respect, recognition, inclusion, and collaboration based on the highest ethical values.,