Plant Manager, Grand Island

​Position Title: Plant Manager, Grand IslandPosition Type: Regular - Full-Time ​Requisition ID: 40720 ​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.McCain Foods has an immediate opening for a Plant Manager in our Grand Island, NE Facility. The Plant Manager is responsible for the overall management, direction and co-ordination of plant operations in carrying out company objectives at the lowest cost consistent with safety and quality requirements. We aim to delight consumers & customers with our food and nothing we do is worth getting hurt for.What you’ll be doing.Oversee overall plant operations including safety, finance, manufacturing, manufacturing engineering, materials, quality assurance / control, information systems, environment, public, supplier, government and customer relationsEnsures positive relations and a highly collaborate approach with internal/external stakeholders and communityProactively fostering and promoting the safe work habits of employees. Ensures safety policies and procedures are followedActive participation in health & safety initiatives, taking a lead role in safety optimization in the drive towards zero incidents. Leads positive safety culture, and safety engagementSets direction through setting strategic objectives for the plant, accountable for achievement of plant performance objectives and setting direction and enabling a highly engaged environment through leadership practices and action planning, Inclusion focused and in support McCain’s Winning culture and core values – Family, Authentic, Quality and TrustedLeads and oversees cost commitments, SCA – Sustainable Cost Advantage, overhead and direct cost budgets for each fiscal year championing continuous improvement through the active engagement of the plant team members in overall capability buildingChampions a growth mindset and Talent development focus for the facility, leading key activities and ensuring targeted development and overall organizational effectiveness and ensures all departments are working together to realize McCain objectivesEnsures audit ready compliance focused on food safety, environmental policies, site emergency preparedness and crisis managementWhat you’ll need to be successful. Bachelor’s degree, preferably in one of the following disciplines: Engineering, Science or Business or a related fieldA minimum of 8+ years’ leadership experienceA minimum of 8+ years’ of proven manufacturing experience in a food or beverage settingAbility to lead and develop a team in a collaborative and customer focused way that equally drives results and engagementEnsures accountability to safety practices and principles for both our employees and productsEmbodies our Company values; authentic, committed, and trusted, focusing on doing the right thing and building genuine relationships with customers, colleagues and stakeholdersDeep understanding of financial practices and continuous improvementAbout this Team. McCain Foods, Grand Island is a 24 hour, 7 day a week facility with over 400+ team members producing over 400,000 lbs. of onion rings daily.About McCain. Click Here to learn more about McCain and how we provide you with opportunities to make an impact that matters.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.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, you’ll find opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. Join us and experience why we’re better together.Compensation Package: $146,200.00 - $195,000.00 . USD annually + Bonus eligibility + Long-term incentive eligibilityThe 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, we’re 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 person’s 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 programs include vacation and holidays, company-supported volunteering time, and mental health resources. Coverages are aligned with country, provincial and state governing plans 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 we’re here to provide you with the necessary resources to 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.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 find appropriate solutions. Your privacy is important to us. By submitting personal data or information to us, you agree this will be handled in accordance with McCain’s Global Privacy Policy and Global Employee Privacy Policy, as applicable. McCain leverages AI in the hiring process, though all final decisions are made by humans. You can understand our approach to AI and how your personal information is being handled here. Job Family: Manufacturing Location(s): US - United States of America : Nebraska : Grand Island Company: McCain Foods USA, Inc. Job SummaryJob number: 40720Date posted : 2026-04-27Profession: ManufacturingEmployment type: Regular - Full-Time