Production Management Trainee

Position Title: PMT Plover 2027

Position Type: Regular - Full-Time

Grade:Grade 04

Requisition ID:44164

Production Management Trainee

Leadership Development Program

Various locations in the United States

In every role McCainers are ambitious curious and passionate about creating exceptional work experiences - together. With a customer-first mindset we make doing business with McCain easy.

About the role.

The Production Management Trainee (PMT) Program is a dynamic two-year accelerated leadership development program designed to cultivate the next generation of manufacturing leaders. Through a structured rotational framework trainees gain immersive hands-on experience across critical manufacturing operations. By collaborating closely with senior experts participants learn essential processes procedures and industry standards fundamental to effective leadership in manufacturing.

The PMT program provides trainees with comprehensive cross-functional experience across the entire product lifecycle from farm to fork. By partnering with senior experts and engaging in a blend of formal self-guided and hands-on learning participants develop a deep understanding of manufacturing systems operational excellence and best practices in safety quality and team management. This multifaceted training equips graduates with the technical skills leadership abilities and strategic vision needed to drive continuous improvement and support the organizations long-term success.

Optional 3rdYear Functional Tracks

Aligned with our Leadership Principle We Think Big and Plan Ahead PMTs may choose to complete an optional 3rdYear Functional Track to build expertise in areas such as Safety Quality Engineering Maintenance or Continuous Improvement. This additional year allows PMTs to deepen their knowledge and skills in a specialized area enhancing their readiness for leadership roles within these critical functions.

Our next PMT program begins in June 2027 and will be offered across multiple plant locations in the United States:

• Plover Wisconsin US
• Appleton Wisconsin US
• Grand Island Nebraska US
• Burley Idaho US

What youll be doing.

• 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
• 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 program focus area (i.e. receiving processing packaging quality etc.).

What youll need to be successful.

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Manufacturing Operations Food Science Business Supply Chain or a related field
• Passion for manufacturing operations engineering food safety quality and/or health & safety
• Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to influence and collaborate across teams
• Experience driving process improvements productivity initiatives and operational excellence
• Strong analytical skills including knowledge of data management statistical process control and Lean methodologies
• Excellent communication presentation organizational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively in diverse multicultural environments; multilingual skills are an asset
• Willingness to travel across the U.S. and Canada and pursue global career opportunities
• Flexibility to support rotating shifts as business needs require
• Commitment to developing people fostering safe work practices and leading with a safety-first mindset

Location & Travel:

• This role is primarily based in a production environment and requires working from a McCain office or facility. Global travel including to the U.S. and Canada may be required based on business needs and rotational assignment locations.
• The position may require evening and weekend work to support production schedules deadlines and unforeseen business requirements.
• Candidates must be willing to relocate within the McCain manufacturing network for future career opportunities.
• As a member of the facility leadership team active participation in continuous improvement initiatives employee development training and skills enhancement is expected.

About the team.

The PMT will be part of the operations team at the manufacturing facility working directly with Plant Leaders. The plant provides a supportive team that will encourage you to do your best and provides a safe and flexible working environment that promotes work/life balance.

About McCain.

Click Here to learn more about McCain and how we provide you with opportunities to make an impact that matters.

Leadership principles.

At McCain our leadership principles guide how we engage with customers collaborate as a team and achieve success. We focus on understanding customer needs driving innovation empowering people and taking ownership to clear obstacles and deliver results.

AI & Digital Capabilities.

At McCain AI and digital capabilities are part of how we work and innovate. We value curiosity toward emerging technologies and the thoughtful responsible use of AI-enabled tools to improve outcomes as part of our future-ready culture

The McCain experience.

We are McCain. This statement is a testament to our collective strength and our individual value. Your contributions play a vital role in our success. Our winning culture is rooted in authenticity and trust empowering us to bring out the best in one another. Here youll find opportunities to learn grow and thrive. Join us and experience why were better together.

Compensation Package: $58800.00 - $78500.00 . USD annually Bonus eligibility

The above reflects the target compensation range for the position at the time of posting. Hiring compensation will be determined based on experience skill set education and training and other organizational needs. This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Benefits: At McCain were on a mission to create a winning culture that puts employee safety and well-being at the heart of what we do every day. We understand and appreciate that each persons needs are unique and ensure our benefits & well-being programs reflect that. Employees are eligible for the following benefits: health coverage (medical dental vision prescription drug) retirement savings benefits and leave support including medical family and bereavement. Well-being programsinclude vacation and holidays company-supported volunteering time and mental health resources. Coverages are aligned with applicable law and can vary by work level location and nature of the role. Additional benefit detail available during the application process.

Your well-being matters to us and were here to provide you with the necessary resourcesto support you in being your best self at work and at home.

McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family-owned company we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity resilience and success and makes our business stronger. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color national origin sex age veteran status disability or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms) pleaselet us know and we will work with you to find appropriate solutions.

Your privacy is important to us. By submitting personal data or information to us you agree this will be handled in accordance with McCains Global Privacy Policyand Global Employee Privacy Policy as applicable. McCain leverages AI in the hiring process though all final decisions are made by humans. You can understand our approach to AI and how your personal information is being handled here.

Job Family:Manufacturing
Location(s): US - United States of America : Wisconsin : Plover

Company:McCain Foods USA Inc.