Production Management Trainee (PMT) - Jobs in Coaldale, AB

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Position Title: Production Management Trainee (PMT)Position Type: Regular - Full-TimePosition Location: CoaldaleRequisition ID: 17744About McCain:We know the importance that food plays in peoples lives – the power it has to bring people, families, and communities together. Our purpose is to bring enjoyment to people’s lives through great tasting food, in a way which reflects our values.McCain products can be found in thousands of restaurants and supermarket freezers around the world. In addition to fries, McCain also produces other foods, including appetizers, oven meals, vegetables and juice for both the retail and foodservice industries.Why You Should Join Our Team:McCain offers full benefits including health, vision, and dental insurance. In addition, we offer other benefits including:

• BlueCross Benefits starting on Day 1
• Pension Match 5%
• Career Development & Education Reimbursement Assistance

• Apprenticeship, Internship, & Coop support and opportunities

Sustainability and Planet Friendly Practices are at the heart of McCain:We’ve embarked upon a journey to create planet-friendly food. We are committed to investing in resource-efficient operations in factories and farms.

• We are moving to 100% renewable energy by 2030.

• Donating 200 million meals to food banks and NGO worldwide by 2025.
• Implementing regenerative agricultural practices across 100% of our potato acreage by 2030.

The Role:McCain Foods 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 plan 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 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 high potential, talented graduates with a strong foundation for understanding McCain’s business to develop into our future leaders for McCain.Key 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
• Actively participate and complete the structured development plan consisting of training courses and applied learning experiences
• Complete assignments in each of the program focus areas within the manufacturing process assuming a front-line supervisory role (i.e. receiving, processing, packaging, quality, etc.)
• Organize and lead work teams within assigned focus area including scheduling, safety, daily operations, and performance management
• Oversee crews of people within the program focus area
• Operational analysis and reporting throughout the term of the program

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in one of the following disciplines: Engineering, Science or Business
• Thrives in the challenges that the manufacturing environment has to offer
• Passion for learning and growth
• Desire for leading and influencing others
• Project Management
• Demonstrated ability to provide solutions in day-to-day operational challenges
• Strong organizational, written, and oral communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
• Team player who is a champion of change
• As a member of the leadership team at the facility, your participation in the continuous improvement process is expected. This includes taking an active role in process improvement initiatives, employee training, and upgrading your current skill base.

Previous experiences that might be an asset in this role include the following titles: team lead, production leader, coop, intern, recent grad, trainee, engineer in trainingWant to learn more Ask our recruiter on LinkedIn! #LI-SW1.The health and safety of McCain employees and their families has been our number one priority since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Supported by science, and in line with our culture and values, we believe that being vaccinated is the most effective way to protect each other, our families, our customers, and our communities. It is therefore a requirement that the successful candidate for this role be fully vaccinated and have completed the mandatory incubation period prior to the candidate’s start date with McCain, subject to reasonable accommodations if you are unable to be vaccinated for protected grounds under applicable human rights legislation (e.g. medical or religious reasons).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.Your privacy is important to us. By submitting personal data or information to us, you agree this will be handled in accordance with the Global Privacy PolicyJob Family: ManufacturingDivision: NA Potato ManufacturingDepartment: CDL Potato ProductionCompany: McCain Foods (Canada)Quick Apply

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