Continuous Improvement Manager

Burley

Friday, 01 May 2026

\u 200 B\u 00 A 0\u 00 A 0 Position Title: MDI Manager. Position Type: Regular - Full-Time\u 00 A 0\u 200 B - Grade:\u 00 A 0 Grade 06\u 00 A 0 Requisition ID:\u 00 A 042213\u 00 A 0\u 00 A 0\u 200 Bn 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.\u 00 A 0 About the role. This role is accountable for the implementation, execution, and sustainment of the continuous improvement (MDI) system at the site, with a primary focus on building operator and supervisor capability, driving daily management system effectiveness, and progressing the site through continuous improvement maturity phases (Foundations, Stabilization, Acceleration). The Continuous Imrpovement Manager serves as a system owner and coach, ensuring that MDI (McCain Driving Impact) is embedded into daily operations to drive measurable improvements in safety, quality, cost, and productivity. What you\u 2019 ll be doing. Coach supervisors, leads, and operators on execution o continuous improvement systems, including Daily Direction Setting, Centerline, Clean Inspect Detect, and Daily Problem Solving. Drive quality of coaching interactions, focusing on capability building vs. completion. Own site-level implementation and sustainment of continuous improvement systems with clear accountability for effectiveness. Lead behavioral change to ensure continuous improvement is embedded into daily operations, not treated as a standalone initiative. Own effectiveness of all Daily Management Systems (DMS). Ensure daily meetings drive clear, actionable plans for the next 12\u 201324 hours. Monitor and improve compliance metrics (handoff completion, data submission, DDS readiness)Learn and develop the key skills required to implement all DMS across the plant.\u 00 A 0 Help create ownership and shared results from process improvements. Ensure effective use of McCain"s continuous improvement tools and systems including Power BI, PI Vision, MD - Ix. AI etc. Drive behaviors required for automated systems (e.g., accurate and timely data submission)Standardize and simplify tools to ensure usability at the operator level. Track and report KEY milestones and metrics related to plant MDI goals. Lead site progression through continuous improvement maturity phases (Foundations, Stabilization, Acceleration)Identify and prioritize gaps for assessment readiness. Develop and execute structured plans to close gaps across functions. Align Production, Maintenance, Quality, and Safety teams on MDI execution and priorities. Ensure one integrated system across functions, eliminating silos. Build strong working relationships across all levels of the organization. Influence without authority to drive alignment and results. Perform other related duties as assigned. What you\u 2019 ll need to be successful. Bachelor\u 2019 s Degree in business or operations management, engineering, OR related management experience of 3-5 years with an emphasis on operations and continuous improvement. Must also have 3 years\u 2019 experience with operations (manufacturing, procurement, warehousing, distribution, human resources, engineering, or quality control), including 2-3 years in a management/leadership role. To be able to facilitate the collaborative examination of the possible outcomes of FIT events, focusing on safety, quality and productivity. Possess thorough knowledge of plant operations. To be able to consistently challenge continuous improvement teams to achieve superior results during a FIT event. Drive engagement through coaching and training during each improvement phase. Work with the teams to set and achieve stretch goals for the event; encourage calculated risks based on facts. Be an effective listener; able to \u 2018 read\u 2019the cues of his/her audience and adapt approach/message; encourage open communication and sharing of ideas among the team members, ensuring that everyone has a voice; must be capable of selling ideas (both company and personal). Assemble teams with the right balance and expertise; foster growth of emerging leaders by identifying and coaching team leaders for events. Help the teams to analyze situations and break problems down into manageable parts; consider multiple solutions to a given problem; act only on facts/data.\u 00 A 0 About McCain. Click Here to learn more about McCain and how we provide you with opportunities to make an impact that matters.\u 00 A 0 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.\u 00 A 0 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\u 2019 ll find opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. Join us and experience why we\u 2019 re better together.\u 00 A 0\u 00 A 0 Compensation Package:\u 00 A 0$97,500.00 - $130,000.00 . USD annually Bonus eligibility\u 00 A 0 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.\u 00 A 0 Benefits: At McCain, we\u 2019 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\u 2019 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\u 00 A 0 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. \u 00 A 0 Your well-being matters to us, and we\u 2019 re here to provide you with the necessary resources\u 00 A 0 to support you in being your best self at work \u 2014 and at home.\u 00 A 0

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