Director Manufacturing Applications (36281)

Position Title: Director Manufacturing Applications

Position Type: Regular - Full-Time

Position Location: Appleton

Requisition ID:36281

We know the importance that food plays in peoples lives including the power it has to bring people families and communities together. Our purpose is to bring enjoyment to peoples lives through great tasting food in a way which reflects our values. McCain has recently committed to implementing regenerative agriculture practices across 100 percent of our potato acreage by 2030. Ask us more about our commitment to sustainability.

OVERVIEW
McCain is embarking on a digital transformation. As part of this transformation we are making significant investments into our data systems structures and policies and building digital products for our customers key suppliers and McCain team members to enable digital processes and data-driven automation over time.

Our Technology teams goal is to inspire growth through innovative technology experiences. Our digital teams are key to delivering this ambition. McCain has established digital teams in Agriculture and Commercial and we are now looking forward to expanding our investments in Manufacturing.

PURPOSE
Do you want to help define the future of McCain and play a vital role in McCains next digital transformation Do you want to have an impact on McCains key strategic project Make the next big move in your career and join us as we embark on our global digital transformation journey building the future of McCains manufacturing facilities and digitizing our plants and processes.

ROLE
The Director Manufacturing Applications is responsible for ensuring McCain possesses a competitive manufacturing environment such as through the use of historian systems manufacturing execution systems automation and recipe-based control. This role is responsible for developing a comprehensive global strategy selecting applications and vendors with support from global procurement leading global deployment and sustaining deployed applications.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Develop multi-year roadmaps including region- or plant-specific business cases that provide a compelling ROI.
• Build a team (internal and external) of capable practitioners that can influence plant operations and business process.
• Manage an extended network of 50 stakeholders across global regional and site teams.
• Create executive-level presentations and materials.
• Mentor junior colleagues in the fundamentals of manufacturing the application of manufacturing insights the analysis of OEE time-series and quality data and the development of resulting solutions.
• Support the development of standard data models and approaches.

IDEAL EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Minimum 10 years of relevant work experience with 2 years in a role with significant leadership or P&L responsibility.
• Experience with manufacturing software (e.g. historian systems manufacturing execution systems product lifecycle management enterprise resource planning etc.)
• Ability to manage an external vendor network including relationship development conflict resolution procurement processes and strategic negotiation.
• Good business acumen including the ability to develop financial models and drive value to the use of technology and data.
• Demonstrated experience and interest in using innovative technology.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively across levels and functions internally and with third parties.
• Demonstrated ability to manage project portfolios over $25 M.
• Behaviors and Attitudes
  • Strong people skills.
  • Excellent judgement and cultural awareness.
  • Strong communication skills: is able to effectively and persuasively communicate to various audiences including plant management or operators level
  • Strong time management skills and ability to stick to pre-determined timelines.

EDUCATION

• Bachelors degree in engineering physical sciences or related field from an accredited college or university. Masters degree preferred.

Compensation Package:$146200.00-$195000.00 USD annually bonuseligibility Long Term Incentive 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/training and other organizational needs.

Benefits: At McCainwere on a mission to create a winning culture that puts employee safety and wellbeing at the heart of what we do every day. We understand and appreciate that each persons needs are unique and ensure our benefits & wellbeing programs reflect that. Employeesare eligible for the following benefits:health coverage (medical dental vision prescription drug) retirement savings benefits and leave support including medical family and bereavement. Wellbeing programs include vacationandholidays company-supported volunteering time and mental health resources. Coverages are aligned to country provincial and state governing plans and can vary by work level location and nature of the benefit details available during the application process.

Your well-being matters to us and were here to provide you with the necessary resources to 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 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:Information Technology
Division:Global Digital Technology
Department:Manufacturing Portfolio
Location(s): US - United States of America : Wisconsin : Appleton

Company:McCain Foods USA Inc.