McCormick Graduate Program - Quality & R&D Pathway

McCormick & Company, Inc.; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in flavor is seeking graduates for their Quality & R&D Pathway program in the UK. This 2-year rotational program offers mentorship, hands-on project experience in quality assurance, and R&D. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented recent graduates with strong analytical and leadership capabilities. Join us and unlock a world of opportunities in the food industry.

Benefits

Mentorship from top-tier professionals

Real-world challenges

Networking opportunities

Competitive compensation

Qualifications

• Current students or recent graduates.
• Demonstration of commercial acumen.
• Strong team player with collaborative skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the development needs of customers in R&D.
• Work on quality control and improvement processes.
• Conduct analytical tests to ensure product compliance.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Commercial acumen

Statistical data analysis

Collaboration

Learning agility

Leadership potential

Fluency in English

Adaptability

Education

Predicted or achieved 2:1 (Upper Second Class Honours) in Food Science or similar field

Job description

McCormick Graduate Program - Quality & R&D Pathway

HADDENHAM, GB, HP17 8LB

Join our McCormick Graduate Program – Quality & R&D Pathway

2-Year Rotational Graduate Program based in Haddenham & Peterborough

Are you hungry for a career journey bursting with endless possibilities? Do you savour the thought of an electrifying experience that will spice up your professional life? Your quest for adventure ends here – our Rotational Graduate Program is ready to feast on the talents of the next generation of future leaders and innovators!

With over 14,000 employees around the world and more than $6 Billion in annual sales. From the bold taste of Schwartz herbs and spices to the irresistible seasonings ofFrank’s RedHot, the iconic flavour ofFrench’s Mustard, and the indulgent sweetness ofCattlemen’s BBQ Sauces, our products inspire meals and moments in kitchens across the country. As a global leader in flavour, we’re passionate about innovation, quality, and bringing joy to every bite – and we’re looking for talented people to help us shape the future of taste.

APPLY FOR OUR QUALITY & R&D PATHWAY:

If you have a keen eye for detail and a passion for improving products and processes, our Quality and R&D Program beckons! This is your ticket to dive deep into quality control, research and development, and product enhancement. You\'ll have the opportunity to work on ground-breaking projects, develop innovative solutions, and ensure our products are of the highest quality.

Key Rotations: Quality Assurance & Research and Development

R&D

• To support the development needs of our customers and the associated commercial and supply chain challenges. This includes ensuring briefs and requests are carried out in accordance with the customer expectations and involves hands on development with coordination of other functions.
• Utilising the EMEA strategy by taking a customer facing and proactive approach to the delivery of new and renovated products. Attending customer presentations and deal directly with customer issues and challenges.
• Working closely with the global R&D community based in many different locations.

Quality

• Working with the QSM Team, to develop key operational and best-practice skills within the food manufacturing environment to ensure Quality and Food Safety compliance, supported by documented policies and procedures, including HACCP, Food Fraud and Food Defense
• Experiencing all elements of the Quality Team and gaining practical skills and experience within Quality Systems, Hygiene, Sensory, Quality Engineering and QA Lab techniques and management
• Supporting the Team in prioritizing the activities, driving Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Identifying Continuous Improvement projects and working with cross-functional teams using best-practice manufacturing techniques such as LEAN, Kaizen and SMED techniques to determine root causes and 100-year fixes for Quality and Food Safety Incidents
• Develop an understanding of audit management, customer codes of practice and audit standards
• Understand the theoretical and practical elements of environmental monitoring programmes; hygiene validations; food safety control validations; hygiene management and traceability
• Understand the value of sensory programmes and customer expectations in this area to deliver consistent, high-quality products at all times, including shelf-life validation protocols
• Conduct analytical tests within the laboratory to ensure raw material and product compliance to internal and customer standards

WHATS IN IT FOR YOU?

• Mentorship: Receive one-on-one guidance from top-tier professionals
• Real-World Challenges: Tackle projects that have a global impact
• Networking: Build connections with a global community of future leaders
• Accelerated Growth: Fast-track your career with a structured development plan
• Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a competitive salary and fantastic benefits

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• Current studentsorrecent graduateswith apredicted or achieved 2:1 (Upper Second Class Honours) or above (Food Science or similar field preferred)
• Demonstration of commercial acumen, desire to work in an international business and corporate environment
• Leadership potential: we are looking for talented future leaders who want to and can make a big difference to McCormick
• Able to analyse and present accurate basic statistical data to a broad range of individuals
• A strong team player, able to build effective, collaborative relationships
• A highly driven individual, with strong learning agility, open to new challenges and happy to work with cross functional teams and cultures
• A vibrant individual, who is capable of quick decision-making, with the confidence and drive to make a positive difference to their work environment
• Be adaptable, open to change, and ready to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Fluent English speaker and a second language would be advantageous
• Interested in a career in the food industry

#LI-DNI

Our Rotational Graduate Program is designed to ignite your potential, empower your growth, and propel you into a world of infinite opportunities. We believe in nurturing diverse talents to drive innovation, and that is why we offer not one, not two, not three, different graduate pathways on our Rotational Graduate Program!Each pathway provides a unique opportunity for graduates to explore, grow, and excel in their chosen field. Join us on a transformative journey as you rotate across different teams within Commercial, Quality and R&D and Supply Chain.

Join us in shaping the future, accelerating your career, and experiencing a journey like no other. Unleash your potential – apply today and be part of something extraordinary!

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.

WHY WORK AT MCCORMICK?

United by flavor. Driven by results.

As a McCormick employee you’ll be empowered to focus on more than your individual responsibilities. You’ll have the opportunity to be part of something bigger than yourself—to have a say in where the company is going and how it’s growing.

Between our passion for flavor, our 130-year history of leadership and integrity, the competitive and comprehensive benefits we offer, and our culture, which is built on respect and opportunities for growth, there are many reasons to join us at McCormick.