Production Management Trainee
€3,386 per month
Key Skills
Job Description
Functietitel: Production Management Trainee
Functietype: Regulier - fulltime
Klasse: Grade 04
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 → fork
- Lead teams on the production floor
- Complete structured training, coaching, and mentorship assignments
- Step into shifted front-line leader supervisory roles
- Drive continuous improvement and productivity projects
- Support safety initiatives toward zero incidents
- Partner with teams across quality, packaging, processing, engineering, and more
- 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.
- 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)
- Proficient in Dutch and English
- Leadership experience (school, work, sports, or internships)
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Interest in manufacturing, food production, or operations
- willingness to work rotating shifts
- Comfortable working in a production environment
- A passion for continuous improvement and innovation
- Flexibility to relocate for career growth
Nice to have:
- Experience in food manufacturing, engineering, operations, or project leadership
- Familiarity with Lean or Continuous Improvement principles
Employment conditions
- Salary starting at €3.386,- gross per month (40 hours per week)
- 8% holiday allowance and 8.33% end of year bonus
- 25 vacation days and 11 additional leave days (ATV)
- Travel allowance of €0.23 per kilometer (maximum of €21 per day)
- Pension plan with McCain paying two-thirds of the contribution
- Free fries
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Functiefamilie: Productie
Divisie: Continental Europe
Afdeling: Manufacturing LS Processing and Pckg
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.
Core Responsibilities
The Production Management Trainee will rotate through manufacturing operations to lead teams, drive productivity projects, and support safety initiatives. They will gain hands-on experience across the entire production chain while receiving structured coaching and mentorship.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as engineering or food technology, graduated within the last two years. Proficiency in both Dutch and English is required, along with a willingness to work rotating shifts in a production environment.
Benefits
- 8% Holiday allowance
- 8.33% End of year bonus
- 25 Vacation days
- 11 Additional leave days
- Travel allowance
- Pension plan
- Free fries
About ''
Industry: Food and Beverage Manufacturing
Company size: 10,001+ employees
At McCain, we believe food plays an important role in people’s lives, with the power to bring individuals, families, and communities together. As a privately owned family company since 1954 with a presence in over 160 countries, and a global team of 22,000+ people, our values and culture are at the heart of everything we do. Our product quality, people and customer dedication help us achieve global sales in excess of CDN $16 billion. Through our investment and innovation agenda, we continue to be a global leader in prepared potato and appetizer products. At McCain, sustainability goes to the heart of our purpose as a business. For us, this purpose means working to put agronomy at the forefront of all we do to support the development of healthier soils which, over time, can lead to more sustainably sourced food. It means reducing our climate impact and improving the nutritional profile of our portfolio while also supporting the communities where we operate. 💛 #WeAreMcCain