MDI Deployment Lead: Drive Manufacturing Excellence

McCain Foods; Lewedorp; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

McCain Foods is seeking an MDI Deployment Lead to drive the rollout of the McCain Driving Impact system across Dutch manufacturing sites. This regular, full-time role combines deployment coaching, governance, and continuous improvement leadership.

You will partner with plant leadership, lead cross-site improvement initiatives, and champion Lean, TPM, DMAIC, and IWS methodologies while traveling regularly between Lewedorp and Lelystad. Fluent Dutch and English are highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Operations Management, Science, or related discipline.
• Minimum five years’ experience leading improvement activities across areas such as Autonomous Manufacturing, Focused Improvement, Daily Management Systems, Early Management / Vertical Start-Up, Skills Development, Work Simplification.
• Deep expertise in TPM, IWS, Lean Manufacturing, or similar integrated work system methodologies.
• Lean Black Belt certification preferred.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and lead through collaboration.
• Fluent Dutch and English language skills; additional languages a plus.
• Willingness and ability to travel regularly between Dutch manufacturing sites and occasionally within the wider EMENA region.

Responsibilities

• Lead the deployment, coaching, and sustainment of MDI across Netherlands manufacturing operations.
• Partner with plant leadership to strengthen Daily Management Systems, governance processes, and performance management routines.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve operational performance, reduce losses, and enhance manufacturing efficiency.
• Conduct loss analysis and lead improvement initiatives using TPM, Lean, DMAIC, A3, IWS, and equivalent Continuous Improvement approaches.
• Coach leaders, managers, and frontline teams to build lasting Continuous Improvement capability and ownership.
• Facilitate cross-functional improvement activities that drive alignment, accountability, and execution excellence.
• Support MDI assessments, standards, and sustainment activities to ensure continuous progress and measurable results.
• Contribute to the ongoing development and enhancement of MDI by sharing site learnings, best practices, and operational insights.
• Lead strategic projects that support manufacturing, financial, operational, and cultural objectives.
• Stay informed on manufacturing excellence trends, including digital technologies, process digitization, and AI-enabled improvement opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Continuous Improvement

Dutch and English language skills

Travel willingness

Lean/CI methodologies

Stakeholder influence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Operations Management, Science, or related discipline

Job description

McCain Foods is seeking an MDI Deployment Lead to drive the rollout of the McCain Driving Impact system across Dutch manufacturing sites. This regular, full-time role combines deployment coaching, governance, and continuous improvement leadership.

You will partner with plant leadership, lead cross-site improvement initiatives, and champion Lean, TPM, DMAIC, and IWS methodologies while traveling regularly between Lewedorp and Lelystad. Fluent Dutch and English are highly desirable.