Position Title: Process Engineer 

Position Type: Regular - Full-Time ​

Position Location: Ballarat 

Requisition ID: 33724 

 

 

About McCain.
At McCain, we’re feeding the world: from French fries to Pizzas, we contribute to the important role food plays in people's lives. That’s why we’re dedicated to ensuring our core values—Family, Authentic, Trusted, and Quality—shine through every day. As a privately owned family company with over 60 years of experience, a presence in more than 160 countries, and a global team of 22,000 people, our values and culture are at the heart of everything we do. We believe that we can work together, along with our business and community partners, to bring sustainable growth and positive change today, tomorrow, and for generations to come. Join us and see how you can MAKE IT at McCain!

 

Why join the McCain family.

Your Life – we’re here to help you fulfil your potential, flourish, and thrive in work and life.Your Success – work alongside passionate individuals who are committed to supporting your career ambitions, drive, and success.Your Impact – we want you to make a meaningful, lasting impact, for you, for your colleagues, and for the business.

 

McCain is a place where you can grow from the ground up, so join us and see how you can MAKE IT at McCain.

 

About the team.
This position forms part of the Technical Services team within the Manufacturing function, reporting to the Technical Services Manager, and will work closely with the Ballarat Plant Leadership Team, as well as regional and global Technical Services teams.

 

About the role.
In every role, McCainers are ambitious, curious, and interested in helping each other create good work experiences. We think about the customer and make doing business with McCain easy.

 

This role is based in Ballarat Victoria and is a fixed term contract for up to 3 years. 

 

Promote/improve H&S culture within all the DepartmentsProvide technical direction and leading technical initiatives for McCain Ballarat plantImplement and sustain improvements made through Lean principlesDesign and develop efficient manufacturing processesProcess and equipment capabilities checksAssure product and process quality by designing testing methodssupporting capital projects by ensuring process design, quality, stakeholder collaboration, safety compliance, and managing commissioning, start-up and sustainability phasesEvaluate, develop, improve and document the manufacturing and packing processes to meet or exceed customer requirements and expectationsUnderstand, comply and where necessary enforce, company policies and practices currently in place and any new policies/practices that are implementedSupport capital projects, ensuring they meet critical success factors and use optimal technologiesTo guide and assist the Regional Plant Managers and Regional Technical Operations Manager with creating opportunities to reduce operational cost

 
Leadership Principles.
Our principles, each with related practices, guide our actions across the organization. Together, they address how McCain interacts with our customers and employees, and how we work as individuals and collectively to find success. While each role adheres to the Leadership Principles, individual roles may focus more on a specific principle or principles.

 

We are customer obsessed. Customers are our starting point. By understanding their needs and leveraging data and consumer insights, we drive mutual success.
We think big and plan ahead. Through ambition, curiosity, and smart risks, we can accomplish goals, refine processes, and innovate to scale success.
We bring out the best in our people. We create safe spaces for our people so that trust and empowerment come naturally. Inclusion is about listening first, showing humility, and working together.
We act like owners. Together, we clear obstacles and do the work that makes us all successful and proud to be part of McCain.

 

About you.
Experience: 
Verifiable experience in Food Science, Engineering, Science, Process Engineering 
Ideally, the candidate will have experience in Manufacturing, Maintenance, R&D, Technical Operations or Packaging with supervisory experience. This experience should be in a manufacturing packaging environment
Sound knowledge of Manufacturing Processes, Safety, Quality (HACCP, GMP), Quality Management Systems and Environmental Management Systems including respective documentation
Demonstrated ability to work on a variety of unconnected projects 
Keen knowledge of Statistical Process Control, lean principles and Six Sigma methodology

 

Qualifications: 

Relevant tertiary qualification in Food Science, Engineering, Science, Process Engineering

 

Skills: 

A results focus orientation, a logical thinker with good problem-solving skills. an analytical/creative thinker and designer with proven cause/effect or fault analysis, troubleshooting, mechanical aptitude and reliability engineering.A team player with good organizational, people and communication skills 

 

The McCain experience.
We are McCain: this statement is about our power collectively and our importance individually—your impact is a significant part of the business. Our winning culture focuses on authenticity and trust so we can always bring out the best in our people. Here, you have the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive while being yourself. Join our team to see why we’re better together.
 

*We've got it covered! No external agency support is required at this time.

 

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McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We see value in ensuring we have a diverse, antiracist, inclusive, merit-based, and equitable workplace.  As a global family-owned company we are proud to reflect the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that diversity drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger. 
 
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 meet your needs.
 
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Job Family: Manufacturing      
Division: Global Operations and Growth 
Department: ​TechOps Aus ​
Location(s): AU - Australia : Victoria : Ballarat 

Company: McCain Foods (Aust) Pty.