McCain Foods Limited
Director Manufacturing Insights
McCain Foods Limited, Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois, United States,
Position Title:
Director Manufacturing Insights
Position Type:
Regular - Full-Time
Position Location:
Oakbrook Terrace
Requisition ID:
32145
We know the importance that food plays in people's lives, including the power it has to bring people, families, and communities together. Our purpose is to bring enjoyment to people’s lives through great tasting food, in a way which reflects our values. McCain has recently committed to implementing regenerative agriculture practices across 100 percent of our potato acreage by 2030. Ask us more about our commitment to sustainability.
OVERVIEW
McCain is embarking on a digital transformation. As part of this transformation, we are making significant investments into our data systems, structures, and policies, and building digital products for our customers, key suppliers, and McCain team members to enable digital processes and data-driven automation over time.
Our Technology team’s goal is to inspire growth through innovative technology experiences. Our digital teams are key to delivering this ambition. McCain has established digital teams in Agriculture and Commercial and we are now looking forward to expanding our investments in Manufacturing.
PURPOSE
Do you want to help define the future of McCain and play a vital role in McCain’s next digital transformation? Do you want to have an impact on McCain’s key strategic project? Make the next big move in your career and join us as we embark on our global digital transformation journey, building the future of McCain’s manufacturing facilities and digitizing our plants and processes.
ROLE
The Director of Manufacturing Insights is responsible for delivering growth and cost savings through the application of analytics to manufacturing data, including (but not limited to) time-series process data, overall equipment effectiveness information, and quality results. Value delivery will require the ability to lead a team of internal and external resources that will influence plant operations, devise new control strategies, update existing enterprise tooling (e.g., SAP), and embed real-time optimization engines.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
Successfully deliver cost savings and/or increased throughput through the application of manufacturing insights across the McCain plant network of 50+ facilities.
Develop multi-year roadmaps, including region- or plant-specific business cases that provide a compelling ROI.
Build a team (internal and external) of capable practitioners that can influence plant operations and business process.
Manage an extended network of 50+ stakeholders across global, regional, and site teams.
Create executive-level presentations and materials.
Mentor junior colleagues in the fundamentals of manufacturing, the application of manufacturing insights, the analysis of OEE, time-series, and quality data, and the development of resulting solutions.
Support the development of standard data models and approaches.
IDEAL EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
Minimum 10 years of relevant work experience, with 2+ years in a role with significant leadership or P&L responsibility.
Ability to manage an external vendor network, including relationship development, conflict resolution, procurement processes, and strategic negotiation.
Good business acumen, including the ability to develop financial models and drive value to the use of technology and data.
Demonstrated experience and interest in using innovative technology.
Proven ability to work collaboratively across levels and functions internally and with third parties.
Demonstrated ability to manage project portfolios over $25 M.
Behaviors and Attitudes
Strong people skills.
Excellent judgement and cultural awareness.
Strong communication skills: is able to effectively and persuasively communicate to various audiences including plant management or operators level.
Strong time management skills, and ability to stick to pre-determined timelines.
EDUCATION
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physical sciences or related field from an accredited college or university. Master’s degree preferred.
McCain 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.
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 meet your needs.
Your privacy is important to us. By submitting personal data or information to us, you agree this will be handled in accordance with the Global Privacy Policy.
Job Family:
Information TechnologyDivision:
Global TechnologyDepartment:
Global Digital ManufacturingLocation(s):
US - United States of America : Illinois : Oakbrook Terrace || CA - Canada : New Brunswick : Florenceville-Bristol || CA - Canada : Ontario : Toronto
Company:
McCain Foods USA, Inc.
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Director Manufacturing Insights
Position Type:
Regular - Full-Time
Position Location:
Oakbrook Terrace
Requisition ID:
32145
We know the importance that food plays in people's lives, including the power it has to bring people, families, and communities together. Our purpose is to bring enjoyment to people’s lives through great tasting food, in a way which reflects our values. McCain has recently committed to implementing regenerative agriculture practices across 100 percent of our potato acreage by 2030. Ask us more about our commitment to sustainability.
OVERVIEW
McCain is embarking on a digital transformation. As part of this transformation, we are making significant investments into our data systems, structures, and policies, and building digital products for our customers, key suppliers, and McCain team members to enable digital processes and data-driven automation over time.
Our Technology team’s goal is to inspire growth through innovative technology experiences. Our digital teams are key to delivering this ambition. McCain has established digital teams in Agriculture and Commercial and we are now looking forward to expanding our investments in Manufacturing.
PURPOSE
Do you want to help define the future of McCain and play a vital role in McCain’s next digital transformation? Do you want to have an impact on McCain’s key strategic project? Make the next big move in your career and join us as we embark on our global digital transformation journey, building the future of McCain’s manufacturing facilities and digitizing our plants and processes.
ROLE
The Director of Manufacturing Insights is responsible for delivering growth and cost savings through the application of analytics to manufacturing data, including (but not limited to) time-series process data, overall equipment effectiveness information, and quality results. Value delivery will require the ability to lead a team of internal and external resources that will influence plant operations, devise new control strategies, update existing enterprise tooling (e.g., SAP), and embed real-time optimization engines.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
Successfully deliver cost savings and/or increased throughput through the application of manufacturing insights across the McCain plant network of 50+ facilities.
Develop multi-year roadmaps, including region- or plant-specific business cases that provide a compelling ROI.
Build a team (internal and external) of capable practitioners that can influence plant operations and business process.
Manage an extended network of 50+ stakeholders across global, regional, and site teams.
Create executive-level presentations and materials.
Mentor junior colleagues in the fundamentals of manufacturing, the application of manufacturing insights, the analysis of OEE, time-series, and quality data, and the development of resulting solutions.
Support the development of standard data models and approaches.
IDEAL EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
Minimum 10 years of relevant work experience, with 2+ years in a role with significant leadership or P&L responsibility.
Ability to manage an external vendor network, including relationship development, conflict resolution, procurement processes, and strategic negotiation.
Good business acumen, including the ability to develop financial models and drive value to the use of technology and data.
Demonstrated experience and interest in using innovative technology.
Proven ability to work collaboratively across levels and functions internally and with third parties.
Demonstrated ability to manage project portfolios over $25 M.
Behaviors and Attitudes
Strong people skills.
Excellent judgement and cultural awareness.
Strong communication skills: is able to effectively and persuasively communicate to various audiences including plant management or operators level.
Strong time management skills, and ability to stick to pre-determined timelines.
EDUCATION
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physical sciences or related field from an accredited college or university. Master’s degree preferred.
McCain 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.
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 meet your needs.
Your privacy is important to us. By submitting personal data or information to us, you agree this will be handled in accordance with the Global Privacy Policy.
Job Family:
Information TechnologyDivision:
Global TechnologyDepartment:
Global Digital ManufacturingLocation(s):
US - United States of America : Illinois : Oakbrook Terrace || CA - Canada : New Brunswick : Florenceville-Bristol || CA - Canada : Ontario : Toronto
Company:
McCain Foods USA, Inc.
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