Job Opportunities in Canada


September 10, 2024

McCain Foods Limited

Florenceville-Bristol

FULL TIME


Production Management Trainee - Canada


Position Title: Production Management Trainee - Canada
Position Type: Regular - Full-Time
Position Locations: Grand Falls, NB, Florenceville-Bristol, NB, Coaldale, AB
Grade: [[cust_pay Grade]]
Requisition ID: 31895


We are hiring for multiple locations:

Grand Falls, NB
Florenceville-Bristol, NB
Coaldale, AB
Portage la Praire, Manitoba


Start Date:

Summer 2025


Job Summary

The Production Management Trainee (PMT) position provides high potential, talented university graduates with an opportunity to join the Mc Cain Team and establish a strong foundation in understanding the business with the purpose of developing into future leaders of Mc Cain Foods.


PMTs will participate in a two-year Manufacturing Management development program, whereby a trainee will complete formal, self-guided, and applied learning experiences by partnering with senior, skilled subject matter experts in our manufacturing operations and plant teams. PMTs are provided cross-functional experience from “field to fork” within the product life cycle to learn all aspects of the manufacturing process.



Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

  • 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 areas.
  • Complete the structured progression plan and required assignments including on-the-job training, mentorship, self-guided learning, training courses and applied learning experiences through rotational assignments within the manufacturing process.
  • Organize and lead work teams within assigned focus areas including scheduling, safety, daily operations, and performance management. Duties include decision-making, leadership, and administrative components of the roles assigned.
  • Assuming a front-line supervisory role, complete assignments in each of the program focus areas (i.e. receiving, processing, packaging, quality, etc.).
  • Develop talent and conduct on-the-job training with new employees ensuring they receive proper training in their positions.
  • Proactively foster and promote the safe work habits of employees ensuring proper safety policies and procedures are followed. Actively participate in health and safety initiatives, taking a lead role in the drive towards zero incidents through safety optimization.
  • Build experiences and projects to enhance learning and knowledge transfer.
  • Follow the job description for the particular assignment within the rotation (i.e. Supervisor).
  • Additional duties/projects as assigned.


Job Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Sound fact-based decision-making and problem-solving abilities with a focus on delivering results.
  • Project Management discipline and principles as demonstrated in leading successful project initiatives.
  • Demonstrated ability to provide sound pragmatic solutions in resolving day-to-day operational challenges with people.
  • Understanding of statistical process control and data management.
  • Understanding of lean principles and methodologies.
  • Adaptability and flexibility.
  • Ability to work rotating shifts as required to operate production facilities and meet customer demands.
  • Demonstrated ability to coordinate and lead projects/work teams.
  • Communicate relentlessly.
  • Strong organizational, written/oral, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
  • Strong multi-cultural empathy and ability to work with diverse cultures and levels.
  • Ability to earn the respect, acceptance and trust of peers, subordinates and superiors.
  • Team player who is a champion of change.
  • Ability to travel and willingness to be globally mobile.
  • Bilingual/Multi-lingual Preferred
  • Clear understanding of manufacturing business process in a lean manufacturing environment.
  • Working experience leading and training others.
  • Experience in process design and productivity improvements.
  • Demonstrated experience leading and influencing others.
  • Understanding of business and finance acumen.


Education and/or Experience

  • A Bachelor’s degree is required, preferably in the fields of Engineering, Food Sciences, Business, Supply Chain Management or related field.


Location & Travel:

  • This role is primarily located in a production environment, but may be required to travel globally contingent on location of subject matter expertise of the rotational assignments.
  • There is a requirement to work from a Mc Cain office or facility location and may travel as business needs require (the mission of the organization may sometimes take them to non-standard workplaces).
  • May work a standard workweek, but additionally may be required to work evenings and/or weekends to accommodate deadlines, unplanned requirements, and/or production shift schedules as requested.
  • Must be willing to relocate to other manufacturing operations within the Mc Cain network for future career opportunities. Candidates with demonstrated leadership experience and/or experience in food and beverage manufacturing may be given preference.


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Mc Cain 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.


Mc Cain 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.

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Job Family:
Student & Graduates; Manufacturing
Division: [[division_obj]]
Department: [[department_obj]]
Location(s): CA - Canada : New Brunswick : Florenceville-Bristol || CA - Canada : Alberta : Calgary || CA - Canada : Alberta : Coaldale || CA - Canada : Manitoba : Carberry || CA - Canada : Manitoba : Portage la Prairie || CA - Canada : New Brunswick : Grand Falls || CA - Canada : Other : Reference job description

Company: Mc Cain Foods (Canada)

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