PMT Production Management Trainee Leadership Development Program

Production Management Trainee Leadership Development Program

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 Cohort starts in June 2026

We are hiring for the PMT program at the following McCain U.S locations:

• Idaho in our Burley plant
• Wisconsin in both our Appleton and Plover plants
• Nebraska in our Grand Island plant

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.).
• 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 facilitys 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

What youll need to be successful.

• A bachelors 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 McCains 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

Location & Travel:

• This role is primarily located in a production environment. Still it may be required to travel globally which is contingent on the location of the subject matter expertise of the rotational assignments and training.
• There is a requirement to work from a McCain office or facility location and they may travel to the US and or Canada as business needs require (the organizations mission may sometimes take them to non-standard workplaces).
• May work a standard work week but additionally it may be required to work evenings and weekends to accommodate deadlines unplanned requirements and production shift schedules as requested.
• Must be willing to relocate to other manufacturing operations within the McCain network for future career opportunities. Candidates with demonstrated leadership experience or experience in food and beverage manufacturing may be given preference.

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.

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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.