Production Leadership Trainee — 2-Year Rotations

McCain Foods; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 59,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement benefits

Vacation & holidays

Volunteering time

Mental health resources

Job summary

McCain Foods USA, Inc. in Appleton, WI seeks candidates for the Production Management Trainee (PMT) program. This two-year leadership track offers rotations across manufacturing operations, safety, quality, and team leadership under senior mentors.

The program aims to develop future plant leaders with cross-functional experience and, optionally, a third-year track in safety, quality, engineering, maintenance, or continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a related field.
• Demonstrated leadership and ability to influence across teams.
• Experience driving process improvements and Lean methodologies.
• Strong analytical skills and data management knowledge.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving.
• Willingness to travel across the U.S. and Canada.

Responsibilities

• Observe staff and learn supervisory processes in each focus area.
• Complete structured progression with rotations, training, and assignments.
• Organize and lead work teams including scheduling and safety.
• Make decisions and carry out leadership and admin duties.
• Assume front-line supervisory roles across focus areas.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, Food Science, Business, Supply Chain, or related field

Job description

McCain Foods USA, Inc. in Appleton, WI seeks candidates for the Production Management Trainee (PMT) program. This two-year leadership track offers rotations across manufacturing operations, safety, quality, and team leadership under senior mentors.

The program aims to develop future plant leaders with cross-functional experience and, optionally, a third-year track in safety, quality, engineering, maintenance, or continuous improvement.