Production Management Trainee

Various locations in Canada In every role, McCainers are ambitious, curious, and passionate about creating exceptional work experiences - together. With a customer-first mindset, we make doing business with McCain easy.

Position Title: PMT Portage 2027

Position Type: Regular
- Full-Time

Grade: Grade 04

Requisition : 44167

Production Management Trainee

Leadership Development Program

The Production Management Trainee (PMT) Program is a dynamic, two-year accelerated leadership development program designed to cultivate the next generation of manufacturing leaders. Through a structured rotational framework, trainees gain immersive, hands‑on experience across critical manufacturing operations. By collaborating closely with senior experts, participants learn essential processes, procedures, and industry standards fundamental to effective leadership in manufacturing.

The PMT program provides trainees with comprehensive, cross‑functional experience across the entire product lifecycle, from “farm to fork.” By partnering with senior experts and engaging in a blend of formal, self‑guided, and hands‑on learning, participants develop a deep understanding of manufacturing systems, operational excellence, and best practices in safety, quality, and team management. This multifaceted training equips graduates with the technical skills, leadership abilities, and strategic vision needed to drive continuous improvement and support the organization’s long‑term success.

Aligned with our Leadership Principle, We Think Big and Plan Ahead, PMTs may choose to complete an optional 3rd Year Functional Track to build expertise in areas such as Safety, Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, or Continuous Improvement. This additional year allows PMTs to deepen their knowledge and skills in a specialized area, enhancing their readiness for leadership roles within these critical functions.

• Coaldale, Alberta, Canada
• Portage, Manitoba, Canada
• Florenceville, New Brunswick
• Grand Falls, New Brunswick

• Observe experienced staff and gain knowledge about processes, 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 program focus area (i.e., receiving, processing, packaging, quality, etc.)

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, Food Science, Business, Supply Chain, or a related field
• Passion for manufacturing, operations, engineering, food safety, quality, and/or health & safety
• Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to influence and collaborate across teams
• Experience driving process improvements, productivity initiatives, and operational excellence
• Strong analytical skills, including knowledge of data management, statistical process control, and Lean methodologies
• Excellent communication, presentation, organizational, and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to work effectively in diverse, multicultural environments; multilingual skills are an asset
• Willingness to travel across the U.S. and Canada and pursue…