Production Management Trainee

About The Role

The Production Management Trainee (PMT) Program is a two-year accelerated leadership development program designed to cultivate manufacturing leaders. Through a structured rotational framework, trainees gain immersive, hands-on experience across critical manufacturing operations, learning essential processes, procedures, and industry standards. The program provides trainees with comprehensive, cross-functional experience across the entire product lifecycle.

Optional 3rd Year Functional Tracks may be available to build expertise in areas such as Safety, Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, or Continuous Improvement.

Locations

Multiple plant locations in the United States, including:

• Plover, Wisconsin, US
• Appleton, Wisconsin, US
• Grand Island, Nebraska, US
• Burley, Idaho, US

Key Responsibilities

• Observe experienced staff to gain knowledge about processes, procedures, methods, and standards required for performing a supervisory role.
• Complete the structured progression plan, including on-the-job training, mentorship, self-guided learning, training courses, and applied learning experiences.
• Organize and lead work teams, including scheduling, safety, daily operations, and performance management.
• Perform decision-making, leadership, and administrative components of assigned roles.
• Assume a front-line supervisory role and complete assignments in program focus areas (e.g., receiving, processing, packaging, quality).
• Actively participate in continuous improvement initiatives, employee development, training, and skills enhancement.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, Food Science, Business, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• Passion for manufacturing, operations, engineering, food safety, quality, and/or health & safety.
• Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to influence and collaborate across teams.
• Experience driving process improvements, productivity initiatives, and operational excellence.
• Strong analytical skills, including knowledge of data management, statistical process control, and Lean methodologies.
• Excellent communication, presentation, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in diverse, multicultural environments; multilingual skills are an asset.
• Willingness to travel across the U.S. and Canada and pursue global career opportunities.
• Flexibility to support rotating shifts as business needs require.
• Commitment to developing people, fostering safe work practices, and leading with a safety-first mindset.
• Willingness to relocate within the McCain manufacturing network for future career opportunities.

Location & Travel

• Primarily based in a production environment.
• Global travel, including to the U.S. and Canada, may be required.
• May require evening and weekend work.

Compensation Package

• $58,800.00 - $78,500.00 USD annually
• Bonus eligibility

Hiring compensation will be determined based on experience, skill set, education and training, and other organizational needs.

Benefits

• Health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription drug)
• Retirement savings benefits
• Leave support (medical, family, bereavement)
• Well-being programs (vacation, holidays, company-supported volunteering time, mental health resources)

Coverages are aligned with applicable law and can vary by work level, location, and nature of the role.