Position Title:Manager Snacking International Core

Position Type: Regular - Full-Time ​

Requisition ID: 45326 

• Lead the delivery of Value Engineering, renovation, cost-saving and operational efficiency initiatives across the international Snacking portfolio.
• Build, prioritize and manage the R&D project pipeline to deliver against annual business and financial targets.
• Lead and develop a team of four scientists, fostering a culture of ownership, accountability and continuous development.
• Partner closely with the North American Snacking R&D leadership team to align ways of working and share best practices globally.
• Identify and unlock opportunities to improve margins, simplify processes and accelerate delivery across the business.
• Challenge existing ways of working and help shape a more agile and future-focused operating model for Snacking.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Manufacturing, Marketing, Supply Chain, Finance and Quality teams to ensure successful project execution.
• Engage directly with customers and key stakeholders on technical, renovation and innovation initiatives.
• Drive Good Food, Product Stewardship and portfolio renovation activities to maintain competitiveness and consumer relevance.
• Track performance through KPIs and business metrics and communicate progress to senior leadership.

• Degree in Food Science, Food Technology or a related scientific discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in the food industry, including product, process or raw material development.
• Strong experience delivering projects within a fast-paced innovation, renovation or value engineering environment.
• Demonstrated track record of delivering business results, growth and operational improvements.
• Experience leading people is preferred; candidates with strong leadership potential and informal leadership experience will also be considered.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing environments and product commercialization processes.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to identify opportunities and turn ideas into action.
• Comfortable operating in a dynamic, changing environment with competing priorities.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills across functions and levels.
• Resilient, self-motivated and able to perform effectively under pressure.
• Proven ability to build engagement, develop talent and create high-performing teams.

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: Research & Development

Location(s): NL - Netherlands : Zeeland : Rilland || FR - France : Nord : Villeneuve-d'Ascq  

Company: McCain Alimentaire SAS