McCain Foods Portage la Prairie is seeking a Production Management Trainee (PMT) to participate in our manufacturing leadership development program. The successful candidate, starting at an entry level supervision role, will complete a structured development consisting of hands-on learning experiences along with training courses. Through rotational assignments, working with experienced subject matter experts and manufacturing leaders, the PMT will gain valuable insight into all aspects of the manufacturing operations.
The position reports to the Production Manager and will build foundational knowledge of all production functions within our facility. You will also play a key role in driving safety, engagement and results within our plant.
The PMT program exists to strengthen the capability of our plant manufacturing network by building our talent pipeline for critical roles. 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. The program is aimed at providing talented graduates with a strong foundation for understanding McCain’s business to develop into our future leaders for McCain.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Observe experienced staff and gain knowledge about process, procedures, methods and standards that are required for performing a supervisory role within each of the program focus area
- Complete a structured development plan consisting of training courses and applied learning experiences of rotational assignments within the manufacturing process with required assignments
- Actively participate in the curriculum development of the PMT program through creation of structured assignments that deliver expected learning outcomes
- Complete assignments in each of the program focus areas within the manufacturing process assuming a front-line supervisory role (ie. receiving, processing, packaging, quality, etc.)
- Organize and lead work teams within assigned focus area including scheduling, safety, daily operations performance management
- Create detailed curriculum with learning outcomes and clearly defined skill/knowledge requirements of what a PMT needs to learn
- As a PMT, the role will oversee a crew of people within the program focus area for the duration of the rotational assignment. Decision making will increase upon completion of the full production process
- Build experiences / projects that enhance learning and knowledge transfer
- Create assessments that ensure learning achieved
- Regular assignments and operational analysis and reporting are required throughout the term of the program
WHAT QUALITIES ARE WE LOOKING FOR IN CANDIDATES?
- Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Engineering, Food Science, or Business
- The ability to lead, train and collaborate with others
- Strong organizational, communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
- Sound fact based decision making and problem solving skills with a focus on delivering results and resolving day to day operational challenges
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate and successfully lead projects/work teams
- Adaptable and flexible team player who is a champion of change
- Ability to work rotating shifts as required
- Willing to relocate to other manufacturing operations with our network for future career opportunities
CORE COMPETENCIES:
- Drives Engagement: creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives.
- Courage: Stepping up to address difficult issues, saying what needs to be said.
- Ensures Accountability: Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.
- Drives Results: Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
- Being Resilient: Rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations.
- Customer Focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer – centric solutions.
- Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
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.
McCain 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.