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MDI Deployment Lead

McCain Foods


Job Location:

Villeneuve-d'Ascq - France

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 7 October 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 4 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Title: MDI Deployment Lead

Position Type: Regular - Full-Time

Requisition ID:42564

MDI Deployment Lead
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.
As an MDI Deployment Lead you will play a pivotal role in accelerating McCains manufacturing performance across the sites in the GB&I and EMENA regions. Working directly with plant leadership teams Continuous Improvement Managers and regional stakeholders you will help shape the way our factories operate improve and deliver results
MDI (McCain Driving Impact) is McCains global manufacturing operating system bringing together performance management capability development structured problem solving and operational excellence practices to drive sustainable plant performance and loss elimination.
In this role you will act as a trusted coach change leader and deployment expert enabling plants to build capability strengthen management systems improve operational performance and progress through their MDI journey. Your impact will be visible through measurable improvements in maturity engagement operational results and plant performance
What youll be doing.
  • Lead the deployment and sustainability of the MDI operating model across assigned plants
  • Manage and drive the implementation of key continuous improvement tools digital platforms and systems supporting the MDI framework (MDIxAI Pavillon MDI Phasing)
  • Support and coach plant teams including CI Managers on continuous improvement practices
  • Conduct maturity assessments and identify performance gaps
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives and participate in CI/Kaizen events
  • Ability to translate data into actionable insights supporting performance improvement and cost reduction
  • Align plant activities with the regional deployment roadmap and strategic priorities
  • Monitor performance and ensure measurable progress across sites
  • Foster a strong community of best-practice sharing across plants
  • Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure integration of CI initiatives
  • Support change management and embed a culture of continuous improvement
What youll need to be successful.
  • Bachelors degree in Engineering Business Continuous Improvement or related field (Masters preferred)
  • Minimum 3 years experience in manufacturing or industrial environments
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and performance KPIs
  • Proven experience with Lean Six Sigma or structured problem-solving methodologies
  • Green Belt certification (or equivalent) required
  • Strong analytical skills and experience using tools such as Power BI Excel or similar
  • Project management experience with a track record of delivering results
  • Experience working with cross-functional and multicultural teams
  • Strong communication coaching and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Ability to drive change and influence across all organizational levels
  • Proficient in English (written and spoken)/ Fluency in French Polish or Dutch according to the location
  • Willingness to travel (30% across the region)
Benefits of the role.
  • Competitive salary package
  • Performance-related bonus
  • Comprehensive medical and insurance coverage
  • Pension / retirement savings plan
  • Maternity and paternity leave
  • Flexible working arrangements depending on site requirements
  • Learning and development opportunities (Lean CI leadership training)
  • Health and wellness programs
  • Exposure to international projects and cross-site collaboration
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.
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.

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 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) please let us knowand we will work with you to find appropriate solutions.

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Job Family:Manufacturing
Division:Continental Europe
Department:MDI Deployment
Location(s): FR - France : Nord : Villeneuve-dAscq

Company:McCain Alimentaire SAS


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McCain Foods | Our purpose - 'Celebrating real connections through delicious, planet-friendly food'. We supply delicious frozen French fries, potato specialties, and appetizers to retail and foodservice customers around the globe.

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