Manager, Digital Manufacturing Applications

Position Title: Manager Digital Manufacturing Applications

Position Type: Regular - Full-Time

Requisition ID:39492

At McCain we believe in meaningful technology using digital technology not just for innovation but to make a difference globally. Join a team where innovation drives purpose and technology shapes the future. This is your chance to develop sought-after expertise work on exciting high-impact projects and create solutions that truly make a difference. If youre ready to push boundaries tackle purposeful challenges and build a career that matters we want you on our team.

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 Manager of Digital Manufacturing Applications will lead a team of product owners and support personnel driving the strategic direction and operational performance of a broad range of 20 manufacturing software applications including HMI data historian packaging intelligence SPC/MPC reliability EHS systems and more. This leader will set vision and priorities provide tactical support and ensure effective lifecycle management of these digital tools to enable manufacturing operations excellence and compliance.

Additionally this leader will define program objectives and key deliverables managing detailed project scopes schedules and budgets to support successful execution of initiatives across the digital manufacturing applications portfolio. This role requires a collaborative leader who can guide cross-functional teams proactively manage risks and changes and provide transparent communication and regular status updates to stakeholders.

What youll be doing.

Strategic Direction:

• Develop and execute the long-term strategy for the digital manufacturing applications portfolio aligning closely with business and operations objectives.
• Continuously assess industry trends and technological advancements to inform application enhancements and holistic portfolio optimization.
• Partner with global key users and/or stakeholders to assess consolidate or decommission redundant applications ensuring the portfolio is cost-effective scalable and aligned with evolving business needs.
• Oversee contract renewals and lead negotiations with software vendors and service providers ensuring optimal terms cost efficiencies and alignment with the organizations requirements.

Program Execution:

• Define program objectives scope and success criteria; manage detailed project schedules and budgets across all digital manufacturing application initiatives.
• Lead cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with business goals proactively addressing risks issues and change management throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide regular status updates to stakeholders and conduct post-implementation reviews to drive continuous improvement and capture lessons learned.

Team Leadership:

• Manage mentor and inspire a team of product owners and support personnel establishing clear goals KPIs and development plans.
• Foster a high-performance team culture focused on strategic thinking innovation and operational excellence.

Application Management & Support:

• Oversee the lifecycle management of software applications ensuring high system availability robust cybersecurity and regulatory compliance.
• Set and manage tactical priorities for deployment upgrades integration and retirement of digital manufacturing systems.
• Drive best practices in incident/problem management and continuous improvement leveraging data-driven insights.
• Ensure root-cause analysis and timely resolution of system disruptions supporting operational efficiency and safety performance objectives.

Stakeholder Collaboration:

• Serve as the key point of contact for cross-functional partners translating business needs into technical solutions and supporting change management efforts.
• Liaise with IT OT Quality Operations and external vendors to create and maintain strong integrations between manufacturing and other applications.

What youll need to be successful.

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Engineering Computer Science Information Systems or related discipline preferred.
• 10 years experience in manufacturing IT/OT systems. Team leader responsibility preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in strategy setting and hands-on support for applications such as HMI/SCADA data historians packaging intelligence SPC/MPC reliability and EHS systems.
• Proven ability to define program objectives and manage end-to-end execution covering project scope schedules and budgets for digital manufacturing initiatives.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams proactively managing project risks and driving change management in complex environments.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills including providing regular project status updates and post-implementation reviews.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity systems integration and regulatory requirements in manufacturing environments.

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Compensation Package:$102700.00 -$137000.00 . CAD annually Bonus 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 and training and other organizational needs.

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

Your well-being matters to us and were here to provide you with the necessary resourcesto 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 stronger. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard torace religion color national origin sex age veteran status disability or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

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Job Family:Information Technology
Location(s): CA - Canada : Ontario : Toronto

Company: McCain Foods (Canada)