Functietitel: Production Management Trainee
Functietype: Regulier - fulltime
Vorderings-ID: 43192
The role
Are you a recent graduate ready to grow into a future leader? McCain Foods is hiring Production Management Trainees (PMTs) to join our Manufacturing Leadership Development Program, a hands-on, fast-track opportunity built to develop the next generation of plant and operations leaders.
During this two-year rotational program, you’ll gain real-world experience across our operations, from raw materials to finished products, working hands-on on the plant floor with senior leaders and subject matter experts. You won’t just learn how our plants run, you’ll help lead them.
What will you do?
As a PMT, you’ll rotate through key areas of our manufacturing operations and take on real leadership responsibilities:
Learn manufacturing from farm factory
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Lead teams on the production floor
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Complete structured training, coaching, and mentorship assignments
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Step into shifted front-line leader supervisory roles
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Drive continuous improvement and productivity projects
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Support safety initiatives toward zero incidents
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Partner with teams across quality, packaging, processing, engineering, and more
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Get opportunity to travel and rotate within McCain’s manufacturing network
What you will bring
We’re looking for motivated problem-solvers who want to lead and learn in a fast-paced environment.
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A bachelor’s degree (graduated less than two years ago), with a relevant link to production such as: Industrial engineering, Manufacturing engineering, Food Technology, Technical Business Administration, Mechanical engineering with focus on manufacturing/operations, Food Technology (WUR)
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Proficient in Dutch and English
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Leadership experience (school, work, sports, or internships)
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Strong communication and teamwork skills
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Interest in manufacturing, food production, or operations
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willingness to work rotating shifts
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Comfortable working in a production environment
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A passion for continuous improvement and innovation
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Flexibility to relocate for career growth
Nice to have:
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Experience in food manufacturing, engineering, operations, or project leadership
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Familiarity with Lean or Continuous Improvement principles
Employment conditions
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Salary starting at €3.386,- gross per month (40 hours per week)
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8% holiday allowance and 8.33% end of year bonus
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25 vacation days and 11 additional leave days (ATV)
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Travel allowance of €0.23 per kilometer (maximum of €21 per day)
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Pension plan with McCain paying two-thirds of the contribution
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Free fries
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Functiefamilie: Productie
Divisie: Continental Europe
Afdeling: PMT Program
Vacaturelocatie(s): NL - Nederland : Flevoland : Lelystad || NL - Nederland : Gelderland : Wezep || NL - Nederland : Limburg : Maastricht || NL - Nederland : Noord-Holland : Amsterdam || NL - Nederland : North Brabant : Cuijk || NL - Nederland : North Brabant : Helmond || NL - Nederland : North Brabant : Tilburg || NL - Nederland : Overige : Reference job description || NL - Nederland : Utrecht : Duurstede || NL - Nederland : Zeeland : Kruiningen || NL - Nederland : Zeeland : Lewedorp || NL - Nederland : Zeeland : Rilland || NL - Nederland : Zeeland : Yerseke
Bedrijf: McCain Foods Holland B.V.
