Operations Graduate Program

**Position Title**:Operations Graduate Program

**Position Type**: Regular - Full-Time

**Position Location**: Ballarat

**Grade**: Grade 04

**Requisition ID**: 33144

**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 Operations Graduate Program**.**

Based in Ballarat, Victoria or Smithton, Tasmania, our Operations Graduate Program is a specialised 2-year rotational experience. You will gain valuable broad, multi-functional exposure across operations which could include rotations within Technical Operations and Manufacturing, all whilst completing a structured leadership development program throughout the two years.

Whats in it for you?
- Lead/assist with Capital and Optimisation projects
- A two-year Development Program focused on building Leadership Capability
- Cross-functional exposure through Graduate Experiences in other teams such Technical Operations, Production and Manufacturing
- Competitive remuneration package and benefits
- Opportunity to Chip In and give back to the community as part of our paid volunteer program each year

**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**.**

**Qualifications**:

- Has or is studying a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Food Science or related discipline
- Will graduate in February 2025, or has recently graduated in the last 12 months
- Has full Australian working rights (Citizen or Permanent Resident)
- Has excellent communication skills
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
- Has full unrestricted working rights in Australia/New Zealand

**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
- 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._
- Your privacy is important to us. By submitting personal data or information to us, you agree this will be handled in accordance with the _Global Privacy Policy_

**Job Family**:Student & Graduates; Manufacturing
**Division**:Global Operations and Growth
**Department**:Te