Global Specification Director

GLOBAL SPECIFICATION DIRECTOR Łódź, Poland (hybrid model)  The Global Specification Director is responsible for strategy development and execution for Raw Material Data, Customer Technical Services & Specification Team Day 2-day operations. This role leads large-scale cross functional & cross-regional initiatives to deliver a strong result that enable a best-in-class technical service for both our internal and external customers in NA and EMEA regions.  MAIN RESPONSIBILITIESManage and oversee Global Specification Team, including raw material, semi-finished and finished goods specifications. This role will be responsible for management of all specifications processes, systems & tools, required to deliver best-in-class technical services to the NA & EMEA business.Manage domestic & international food safety, quality and supply chain issues. Conduct risk assessment and generate analysis report to take preventive and corrective measures. Effectively escalate issues to appropriate regional and corporate QA functions.Manage the overall effective operation of the Global Specification team to achieve agreed Key Performance Indicators, including service levels delivery, volume, data quality and overall service satisfaction.Manage talent within Global Specification team function consistent with talent strategy and high-performance culture, providing coaching, counseling, training and team development. Lead the team in establishing a culture of continuous improvement midst through enhanced cost effectiveness and the pursuit of service excellence. Resource allocation and management of external supporting resources when needed.Partner with Regional Regulatory Business Partners, Reginal QA, COE function and other, cross-functional key stakeholders to deliver ongoing efficiency improvements through operational developments, process re-engineering and technology enhancements; Identifies and executes opportunities to expand services within area of responsibility globally.Maintain good relationship with internal and external customers and transferring knowledge as required to TSS Specification Team. CANDIDATE PROFILE #LI-DNIMaster’s degree preferably in a Food Science and related discipline.Minimum of 5+ years in senior technical roles in the food industry. Minimum of 5+ years in leadership. Fluent English, knowledge other languages is a plus.Exposure food industry, including knowledge of food standards, microbiology & Food Safety.Must have ability to interact with all levels; demonstrate ability to get things done through people. Excellent customer service skills, relationship building, leadership capabilities. Strong presentation and communication skills.Ability to partner with a variety of stakeholders to define common objectives and strategies to achieve business results.Proven effective business and project management. Goal and results oriented with successful track record.   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.