Line Centric Manager

Position Title: Line Centric Manager

Position Type: Regular - Full-Time

Requisition ID: 45046

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.

About the role.

The Day Shift Manufacturing Line Centric Manager is responsible for the end-to-end performance of one or more production lines during the day shift ensuring safe efficient and high-quality operations from material staging through packaging and handoff. Reporting to the Sr Production Manager this role leads production supervisors team leaders and hourly team members while partnering closely with Maintenance Engineering Quality Supply Chain and Human Resources to achieve production goals drive continuous improvement and build a culture of accountability and engagement. We act like owners.

What youll be doing.

• Own the safety quality delivery productivity and cost performance of assigned production lines.
• Deliver daily production schedules and monitor plan-to-actual performance through line-level reviews and operational metrics.
• Lead line start-ups changeovers and shutdown activities to maximize efficiency and product quality.
• Facilitate daily management systems including line huddles Gemba walks visual management and tiered accountability meetings.
• Monitor and improve key performance indicators (KPIs) such as OEE downtime scrap yield labor utilization and schedule attainment.
• Lead coach and develop production supervisors team leaders and hourly team members to build capability and strengthen succession pipelines.
• Manage labor planning staffing attendance scheduling and workforce deployment to meet operational requirements.
• Ensure compliance with safety environmental quality and regulatory standards while maintaining a zero-incident mindset.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to resolve operational constraints investigate quality concerns and improve line performance.
• Lead Lean Manufacturing Six Sigma Kaizen and operational excellence initiatives that improve throughput reduce waste and lower costs.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions to address safety quality and operational issues.
• Represent assigned lines in plant leadership meetings customer visits audits and operational reviews.

What youll need to be successful.

• Five or more years of manufacturing experience.
• Two or more years of supervisory or management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience operating leading or supporting production lines in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes quality systems and workplace safety requirements.
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications and manufacturing reporting systems.
• Strong leadership coaching and team member development skills.
• Excellent problem-solving decision-making and conflict-resolution abilities.
• Strong analytical skills with a data-driven approach to performance management.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across functional teams.

Preferred qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Manufacturing Engineering Operations Management Business or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Experience in high-volume manufacturing environments.
• Lean Manufacturing Six Sigma Green Belt or similar continuous improvement certification.
• Experience with ERP and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES).
• Knowledge of workforce management and employee relations practices.

About McCain.

Leadership principles.

At McCain our leadership principles guide how we engage with customers collaborate as a team and achieve success. We focus on understanding customer needs driving innovation empowering people and taking ownership to clear obstacles and deliver results.

AI & Digital Capabilities.

At McCain AI and digital capabilities are part of how we work and innovate. We value curiosity toward emerging technologies and the thoughtful responsible use of AI-enabled tools to improve outcomes as part of our future-ready culture.

The McCain experience.

We are McCain. This statement is a testament to our collective strength and our individual value. Your contributions play a vital role in our success. Our winning culture is rooted in authenticity and trust empowering us to bring out the best in one another. Here youll find opportunities to learn grow and thrive. Join us and experience why were better together.

Our purpose is grounded in building meaningful relationships. Were big believers in the power of working together in personit helps us stay connected collaborate more effectively and grow as a team. At the same time we recognize the importance of flexibility. Most office-based roles follow a hybrid model with the option to work remotely two days a week. There may be exceptions depending on the role and location so we encourage you to speak with your recruiter for more details.

Compensation Package :$65500.00 - $87400.00 . 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: At McCain were on a mission to create a winning culture that puts employee safety and well-being at the heart of what we do every day. We understand and appreciate that each persons needs are unique and ensure our benefits & well-being programs reflect that. Employees are eligible for the following benefits: health coverage (medical dental vision prescription drug) retirement savings benefits and leave support including medical family and bereavement. Well-being programsinclude vacation and holidays company-supported volunteering time and mental health resources. Coverages are aligned with applicable law 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 were here to provide you with the necessary resourcesto 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.

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Job Family: Manufacturing
Location(s): US - United States of America : Wisconsin : Plover

Company: McCain Foods USA Inc.

Required Experience:

Manager