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McCain Foods · 1 day ago

PMT Production Management Trainee Leadership Development Program

Grand Island, NE

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$70K/yr - $70K/yr

McCain Foods is a global family-owned company focused on creating exceptional work experiences. They are seeking participants for their Production Management Trainee Program, which offers a two-year accelerated leadership development experience in manufacturing operations, providing hands-on training and collaboration with industry experts.

Food and BeverageFood ProcessingFood TrucksSnack Food

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

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.)

Develop talent and conduct on-the-job training with new employees, ensuring they receive proper training

Proactively foster and promote employees' safe work habits, ensuring proper safety policies and procedures are followed

Actively participate in health and safety initiatives, leading in the drive towards zero incidents through safety optimization

Build experiences and projects to enhance learning and knowledge transfer

Follow the job description for the assignment within the rotation (i.e., Supervisor)

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

Qualification

Manufacturing OperationsLeadership DevelopmentProcess ImprovementFood SafetyStatistical Process ControlLean PrinciplesBilingual/Multi-lingualInterpersonal SkillsPresentation SkillsOrganizational Skills

Required

A bachelor's degree in: Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, Food Sciences, Business, Supply Chain Management, or other related fields

Immediate ability to travel in the US and Canada for training and a willingness to be globally mobile post-graduation

Interest in manufacturing, operations, engineering, food safety/food quality and/or health and safety in a manufacturing setting

Proven success in experience, leading, and influencing others

Experience in process design and productivity improvements

Ability to work rotating shifts as required, to operate production facilities, and meet customer demands

Strong multi-cultural empathy and ability to work with diverse cultures and levels (Bilingual/Multi-lingual Preferred)

Must professionally represent McCain's mission and values inside and outside the organization by following the McCain Code of Conduct

Demonstrated ability to provide sound, pragmatic solutions in resolving day-to-day operational challenges with people

Understanding of statistical process control, data management, and lean principles and methodologies

Strong organizational, written/oral, interpersonal, and presentation skills and advanced mathematical skills

Preferred

Candidates with demonstrated leadership experience or experience in food and beverage manufacturing may be given preference

Benefits

Health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription drug)

Retirement savings benefits

Leave support including medical, family and bereavement

Vacation and holidays

Company-supported volunteering time

Mental health resources

Company

McCain Foods

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McCain Foods is a family-owned business and manufacturer of frozen potato products and a global leader in prepared appetizers and snacks

Founded in 1957

Wendouree, Victoria, AUS

10001+ employees

https://www.mccain.com/

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