Position Title: Production Manager Trainee - PMT - U.S.
Position Type: Regular - Full-Time
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Requisition ID: 33990
As a privately owned family company with over 60 years of experience, a presence in over 160 countries, and a global team of 22,000 people, our values and culture are at the heart of everything we do.
You aren’t “just a student” at McCain, you will be treated like any other member of your teamYour experience at McCain is what you make of it – ask questions, network, take advantage of the opportunity to learn from our professionals
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 “field to fork” within the product life cycle to learn all aspects of the manufacturing process.
Our next PMT program start in June 2025
Wisconsin, in both our Appleton and Plover plants Observe experienced staff and gain knowledge about processes, procedures, methods, and standards that are required for performing a supervisory role within each of the program focus areas.Assuming a front-line supervisory role, complete assignments in each program focus area (i.e., receiving, processing, packaging, quality, etc.).Build experiences and projects to enhance learning and knowledge transfer.What You Need to be Successful:
Sound fact-based decision-making and problem-solving abilities with a focus on delivering results.Understanding of statistical process control and data management.Ability to work rotating shifts as required to operate production facilities and meet customer demands.Strong organizational, written/oral, interpersonal, and presentation skills.Team player who is a champion of change.As a member of the facility's leadership team, participation in the continuous improvement process is expected. This includes taking an active role in process improvement initiatives, employee training, and upgrading the current skill base.
Clear understanding of manufacturing business processes in a lean manufacturing environment.Demonstrated experience leading and influencing others.This role is primarily located in a production environment. Still, it may be required to travel globally, which is contingent on the location of the subject matter expertise of the rotational assignments.Must be willing to relocate to other manufacturing operations within the McCain network for future career opportunities. Candidates with demonstrated leadership experience or experience in food and beverage manufacturing may be given preference.
McCain 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.
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Company: McCain Foods USA, Inc.