Continuous Improvement Coordinator

McCain Foods; Wisconsin Rapids (WI); On-site; USD 58,800 - 78,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

PTO and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

McCain Foods is seeking an MDI Coordinator in Wisconsin Rapids to act as a technical expert in the MDI continuous improvement system. This role involves evaluating program performance, developing data-driven recommendations, and enhancing MDI tool proficiency across the site.

Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in data analysis tools like Excel and Power BI. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, including insurance and retirement savings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or relevant work experience.
• Proven ability to analyze operational performance data.
• Experience in program governance or technical advisory.

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical expert for MDI continuous improvement system.
• Evaluate program performance using independent analysis.
• Develop data-driven insights and recommendations.

Skills

Data analysis

Technical writing

Continuous improvement methodologies

Problem-solving

MDI tool proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Position Title: MDI Coordinator

Position Type: Regular - Full-Time

Requisition ID: 41711

About The Role

The MDI Coordinator serves as the site’s technical subject‑matter expert for the McCain Driving Impact (MDI) continuous improvement system. Operating in direct support of the MDI Manager’s strategic direction, this role ensures the operational integrity, configuration, and governance of MDI tools, systems, and documentation. The position exercises independent judgment in evaluating program performance against global MDI standards, identifying technical gaps, and developing data‑driven recommendations. This role is non‑manual and analysis‑focused, with key outputs including technical assessments, governance documentation, analytical insights, and coaching to strengthen MDI tool proficiency across the site.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Serves as the site’s technical subject‑matter expert for the McCain Driving Impact (MDI) continuous improvement system
• Supports and executes within the strategic direction set by the MDI Manager
• Oversees operational integrity, configuration, and site-level governance of MDI tools, systems, and documentation
• Evaluates program performance against global MDI standards using independent judgment and analysis
• Identifies technical gaps and improvement opportunities within MDI implementation
• Develops data‑driven insights and recommendations for the MDI Manager’s review and decision‑making
• Produces key deliverables including technical assessments, governance outputs, and analytical reports
• Provides coaching and guidance to enhance MDI tool proficiency across the site
• Operates in a non-manual, analysis-focused role centered on continuous improvement and program effectiveness

Work Environment

The MDI Coordinator primarily performs work in an office or administrative setting. As an incidental component of structured observation activities, the employee may be periodically present in plant environments that include wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes and/or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, extreme cold, vibration, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in production areas is usually loud.

What You’ll Need To Be Successful

• Technical MDI assessment accuracy: the MDI Coordinator's independent site-level evaluations align with regional audit findings, validating the quality of technical program governance.
• Data quality and analytical reliability: the MDI Manager is consistently able to use the MDI Coordinator's analytical outputs to support plant performance reporting and strategic decision-making without requiring rework or re-analysis.
• MDI tool and system integrity: MDIxAI configurations, Centerline documentation, and DMS structures are current, accurate, and compliant with McCain global standards always.
• Technical proficiency outcomes: supervisors and team members demonstrate measurable improvement in MDI tool and system application as a result of the MDI Coordinator's technical coaching.
• REO technical representation: the Plover site's MDI element configurations and technical statuses are accurately and effectively represented at REO meetings, in coordination with the MDI Manager.

Key Qualifications & Experiences

• Bachelor’s degree in business, operations management, or a related field preferred; or equivalent combination of post‑secondary education and substantial relevant work experience demonstrating equivalent analytical and technical advisory competency.
• Demonstrated experience independently analyzing complex operational or process performance data and translating findings into structured written recommendations or technical assessments.
• Experience in a technical subject‑matter expert, program governance, or internal specialist capacity where independent judgment in forming data‑driven recommendations was required.
• Proficiency with continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, TPM, MDI, or equivalent).
• Strong proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools; advanced Excel, Office Word, and PowerPoint skills required. Power BI experience (or similar tool) highly desired.
• Strong computer and technology troubleshooting skills, including MDIxAI or equivalent digital manufacturing platforms.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment in technically ambiguous situations and develop sound recommendations without requiring step‑by‑step supervisory direction.
• Thorough knowledge of plant operations sufficient to independently assess operational conditions and interpret data in context.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a defined strategic framework and elevate appropriately to the MDI Manager on matters of organizational or cross‑site significance.

Benefits of the Role

• Competitive annual salary and annual bonus potential
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance day ONE of employment
• 401(k) with up to 6% company match
• PTO and company holidays
• Fertility treatment assistance, maternity and paternity leave
• Adoption assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Additional benefits also available

Compensation Package

$58,800.00 – $78,500.00 DOQ USD 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. This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Benefits Overview

At McCain, we’re on a mission to create a winning culture that puts employee safety and well‑being at the heart of what we do, every day. Employees are eligible for health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription drug), retirement savings benefits, and leave support including medical, family, and bereavement. Well‑being programs include 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 we’re here to provide you with the necessary resources to 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 to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

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 find appropriate solutions.

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Job Family: Manufacturing

Location(s): US – Wisconsin – Wisconsin Rapids

Company: McCain Foods USA, Inc.