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Management and Executive Jobs refer to positions at the higher levels of organizational hierarchy that involve overseeing operations, strategic planning, and decision-making. These roles typically include titles such as CEO, CFO, COO, department managers, and directors. Key characteristics of these jobs include leadership responsibilities, the ability to direct teams, craft strategic initiatives, and a focus on achieving company objectives through effective resource management. They generally require a combination of advanced education, extensive experience, and skills in communication, problem-solving, and critical thinking.
Management & Executive Jobs refer to positions within an organization that involve overseeing operations, making strategic decisions, and leading teams or entire companies towards their objectives. These roles typically require a mix of leadership skills, industry experience, and strategic thinking. Executives and managers are often responsible for setting goals, organizing resources, managing personnel, and ensuring that their department or organization meets performance targets. Distinctive characteristics of these jobs include high responsibility, decision-making authority, and frequently, a corresponding higher level of compensation reflecting their critical role in an organization's success.
part of what makes us unique. Mc Cain Foods opened their first production facility in their hometown of Florenceville, New Brunswick, Canada. Mc Cain Foods quickly established itself within the Canadian marketplace and then began a journey to become the world's largest manufacturer of frozen French fries and potato specialties.
Mc Cain products can be found in thousands of restaurants and supermarket freezers around the world. In addition to fries, Mc Cain also produces other foods, including appetizers, oven meals, vegetables and juice for both the retail and foodservice industries. Why You Should Join Our Team: Mc Cain offers full benefits including health, vision, and dental insurance.
In addition, we offer other benefits including: 401k HSA Adoption Assistance Infertility Assistance Education Reimbursement Assistance Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave Sustainability and Plant Friendly Practices are at the Heart of Mc Cain: We’ve embarked upon a journey to create planet-friendly food.
Food that will use fewer natural resources in factories and farms, answer the need of increasingly health and planet-conscious consumers, and contribute to positive change in the rural communities where we grow our ingredients. We are moving to 100% renewable energy by 2030. Donating 200 million meals to food banks and NGO worldwide by 2025. Implementing regenerative agricultural practices
across 100% of our potato acreage by 2030. Job Summary The Production Management Trainee (PMT) position provides high potential, early careers university graduates with an opportunity to join a Mc Cain Manufacturing Team in a development program that will establish a strong foundation in understanding the business with the purpose of developing into Mc Cain Foods future leaders.
Mc Cain Foods. The PMT program exists to strengthen the capability of our plant manufacturing network by building our talent pipeline. Achieving valuable manufacturing technical knowledge along with essential leadership experience you will have opportunities to progress to increased roles and/or responsibilities within our manufacturing operations.
PMT trainees will participate in a two-year Manufacturing Management development program, whereby a trainee will complete formal, self-guided, and applied learning experiences by partnering with senior, skilled subject matter experts in our manufacturing operations and plant teams. PMT trainees are provided cross-functional experience from “farm to fork” within the product life cycle to learn all aspects of the manufacturing process to best prepare them in future leadership roles within Production, Safety, Quality, Engineering and other Operations paths within the Manufacturing setting.
Essential Duties include the following: Observe experienced staff and operators and gain knowledge about process, procedures, methods and standards that are required for performing a supervisory role within each of the program focus areas. Complete the structured progression plan and required assignments including on-the-job training, mentorship, self-guided learning, training courses and applied learning experiences through rotational assignments within the manufacturing process. Organize and lead work teams within assigned focus areas including scheduling, safety, daily operations, and performance management.
Duties include decision-making, leadership, and administrative components of the roles assigned. Assuming a front-line supervisory role, complete assignments in each of the program focus areas (i. e. receiving, processing, packaging, quality, etc. ). Develop talent and conduct on-the-job training with new employees ensuring they receive proper training in their positions. Proactively foster and promote the safe work habits of employees ensuring proper safety policies and procedures are followed. Actively participate in health and safety initiatives, taking a lead role in the drive towards zero incidents through safety optimization.
Learn and Lead the Principles of Continuous Improvement and MDI (Mc Cain Driving Impact). Participate in statistical process control and data management Build experiences and projects to enhance learning and knowledge transfer. Follow the job description for the particular assignment within the rotation (i. e. Supervisor). Additional duties/projects as assigned. Job Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Sound fact based decision making and problem solving ability with a focus on delivering results Project Management discipline and principles as demonstrated in leading successful project initiatives across any of our functional areas such as (receiving, processing, packaging, safety, quality, engineering/mtce, human resources, training, continuous improvement, warehousing etc.
) Demonstrated ability to provide sound pragmatic solutions in resolving day to day operational challenges with people Adaptable and flexible team player who is a champion of change Working experience leading and training others Will lead process design and productivity improvements Demonstrated experience leading and influencing others Ability to learn and apply lean principles and methodologies Adaptability, flexibility and willing to work rotating shifts as required to operate production facilities and meet customer demands Fact based decision making and problem resolution skills Demonstrated ability to coordinate and lead projects/work teams Communicate relentlessly Strong organizational, written/oral, interpersonal, and presentation skills Strong multi-cultural empathy and ability to work with diverse cultures, levels Ability to earn the respect, acceptance and trust of peers, subordinates and superiors Team player who is a champion of change Ability to travel and willingness to be mobile within the NA network of factories and corporate roles.
Education and/or Experience A Bachelor’s degree is required, preferably in the fields of Engineering, Food Sciences, Business, Supply Chain Management or related field.
Location and Travel: PMT’s are located in our Manufacturing plants, (Potato or Appetizer and work in the production environment, but may be required to travel globally contingent on location of subject matter expertise of the rotational assignments. There is a requirement to work from a Mc Cain office or facility location and may travel as business needs require (the mission of the organization may sometimes take them to non-standard workplaces). May work a standard workweek, but additionally may be required to work evenings and/or weekends to accommodate deadlines, unplanned requirements, and/or production shift schedules as requested.
Must be willing to relocate to other manufacturing operations within the Mc Cain network for future career opportunities. Candidates with demonstrated leadership experience and/or experience in food and beverage manufacturing may be given preference. Salary Range: $60,000 - $65,000 USD annually + Benefits (+ Bonus) The salary range reflects the minimum and maximum target for the position at the time of posting. Within the range, exact compensation will be determined based on education/training, skill set, experience, and other organizational needs.
Mc Cain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We see value in ensuring we have a diverse, antiracist, inclusive, merit-based, and equitable workplace. As a global family-owned company we are proud to reflect the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that diversity drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger. Mc Cain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.
Your privacy is important to us. By submitting personal data or information to us, you agree this will be handled in accordance with the Global Privacy Policy Job Family: Manufacturing Division: NA Potato Manufacturing Department: Mgr Production Location(s): US - United States of America : Washington : Othello US - United States of America : Washington : Seattle US - United States of America : Wisconsin : Appleton US - United States of America : Wisconsin : Fort Atkinson US - United States of America : Wisconsin : Milwaukee US - United States of America : Wisconsin : Plover US - United States of America : Wisconsin : Rice Lake US - United States of America : Wisconsin : Wisconsin Rapids Company: Mc Cain Foods USA, Inc.
Management and Executive Jobs refer to positions at the higher levels of organizational hierarchy that involve overseeing operations, strategic planning, and decision-making. These roles typically include titles such as CEO, CFO, COO, department managers, and directors. Key characteristics of these jobs include leadership responsibilities, the ability to direct teams, craft strategic initiatives, and a focus on achieving company objectives through effective resource management. They generally require a combination of advanced education, extensive experience, and skills in communication, problem-solving, and critical thinking.
Management & Executive Jobs refer to positions within an organization that involve overseeing operations and making strategic decisions to guide the company towards its objectives. These roles are characterized by leadership responsibilities, high-level planning, and typically require extensive experience. Executives set the vision and goals, while managers ensure that daily activities align with these directives. Such positions often demand strong communication and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to solve complex problems and adapt to changing business environments.
