McCain Foods - Oakbrook Terrace, IL

posted 16 days ago

Full-time - Senior
Oakbrook Terrace, IL
Food Manufacturing

About the position

At McCain, we believe in meaningful technology - using digital technology not just for innovation, but to make a difference globally. Join a team where innovation drives purpose and technology shapes the future. This is your chance to develop sought-after expertise, work on exciting, high-impact projects, and create solutions that truly make a difference. If you're ready to push boundaries, tackle purposeful challenges, and build a career that matters, we want you on our team. As we embark on a strategic digital transformation journey, the role of Director of R&D and Commercial Transformation will be pivotal in reshaping our global R&D and Commercialization processes. The role will work cross-functionally across regions and teams to deliver the insights and operational excellence required to support our global digital transformation strategy. McCain Foods is seeking a strategic and influential leader as Director of R&D and Commercial Transformation to establish and lead a new function and help drive our digital transformation program. Reporting to the Global Head of Business Transformation, the successful candidate will be responsible for defining and implementing R&D and Commercial process excellence, building a new team, ensuring standardization, efficiency, and effectiveness in process execution, regardless of geographical location or business unit. The right candidate will drive us from good to exceptional in business process execution and data quality for product lifecycle management and our go to market processes within our commercial, marketing and R&D functions. The Director of R&D and Commercial Transformation is as strategic as they are hands-on, someone who will not only execute a global vision but will also roll up their sleeves to ensure its success. If you are ready to make a tangible impact on a global scale, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity to lead within one of the world's premier food companies.

Responsibilities

  • Lead Transformation Programs: Design and lead the R&D and Commercialization processes on the global transformation program. This includes overseeing requirements gathering, solution design, configuration, testing, and deployment of technology as a business leader to ensure smooth and timely delivery.
  • Strategic Business Partnering: Collaborate with senior stakeholders in Finance, Digital Technology, Supply Chain, R&D, Commercial and other critical functions to ensure that the digital transformation implementation supports strategic goals across the organization.
  • Performance Monitoring & Improvement: Oversee the continuous improvement of R&D and Commercialization processes by leveraging technology capabilities, ensuring that the new systems and processes deliver insights that drive decision-making and operational efficiency.
  • Change Management: Drive change management efforts globally, ensuring that our teams are fully prepared and trained on the new systems. Foster user adoption through clear communication and ongoing support.
  • Risk Management & Governance: Establish and maintain governance structures to manage risks, monitor progress, and ensure the program stays within budget and timelines. Address issues proactively to maintain project momentum.
  • Digital Transformation Advocate: Act as a key advocate for digital transformation within the organization, ensuring that the new processes align with McCain's broader cost effectiveness and digital goals.

Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience leading large-scale Transformation programs
  • Strong leadership skills to drive performance with cross-functional teams.
  • Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and guide senior leadership through transformation.
  • Experience in leading change management initiatives, fostering adoption of new technologies and processes across global teams.
  • Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or related field; or relevant experience.

Nice-to-haves

  • Proven communication skills with an ability to engage both executive-level management and operational teams effectively.
  • Results-driven and process improvement-focused with a strong propensity for excellence.
  • In-depth industry knowledge within the context of food production and technology implementation.
  • Able to approach conflict resolution and negotiation with confidence and tact.
  • Passion for innovation and continuous improvement, with a willingness to challenge the status quo.
  • Leadership capability in coaching and mentoring, fostering a culture of growth and learning.
  • Champions and leads organizational change, ensuring that the strategic goals are met with high standards of business value and innovation.
  • Leverages influence, knowledge, and analytical prowess to make well-informed strategic decisions and to dynamically allocate resources.

Benefits

  • Health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription drug)
  • Retirement savings benefits
  • Leave support including medical, family and bereavement
  • Wellbeing programs including vacation and holidays
  • Company-supported volunteering time
  • Mental health resources
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