Technical Manager Jobs in Appleton, WI (NOW HIRING)

Position Title: Regional Integrated Technical Manager
Position Type: Regular - Full-Time
Grade: Grade 06
Requisition ID: 43070
In every role, McCainers are ambitious, curious, and passionate about creating exceptional work experiences - together. With a customer-first mindset, we make doing business with McCain easy.
About the role.
The Regional Integrated Quality Manager - Global Snacking is a critical leadership role responsible for driving quality excellence across multiple manufacturing sites and functions. This position partners closely with the Snacking Operations Quality Director to lead end-to-end quality initiatives, ensuring consistency, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement. The role oversees key pillars including sensory acceleration, traceability, MDI, compliance, and customer quality, while enabling a strong culture of data-driven decision-making and operational excellence across the region.
What you'll be doing.

• Lead the strategic development and execution of regional sensory programs, including governance, testing standards, and performance tracking
• Own MDI and continuous improvement initiatives by driving KPI performance, root cause analysis, and cross-functional project execution
• Provide leadership and support during traceability drills and real-time trace events to ensure effective and timely responses
• Serve as the regional subject matter expert for Management of Change (MOC), building capability across site teams
• Oversee ALBD (Age, Lost, Blocked, Damaged) program management, including data analysis, process optimization, and stakeholder alignment
• Lead investigations and corrective actions for trailer quality claims to improve product integrity during transit
• Manage document control processes and ensure effective rollout of controlled documents across all sites
• Act as the primary liaison with the global regulatory team to drive proactive compliance and regulatory alignment
• Lead customer technical support activities, including complaint management, audit readiness, and customer visits
• Drive food safety initiatives such as sanitation excellence, hygienic zoning, and compliance with regional regulatory requirements

What you'll need to be successful.

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Engineering, Quality, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of experience in quality management within manufacturing, food, or regulated industries
• Strong knowledge of quality systems including ISO, GMP, and HACCP
• Proven ability in data analysis, root cause problem solving (RCA, A3), and continuous improvement methodologies
• Experience with regulatory compliance, document control systems, and change management
• Exceptional leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills
• Experience with digital quality management systems (e.g., SAP, Intelex) preferred
• Lean or Six Sigma certification preferred
• Sensory program experience and food safety expertise are strong assets
• Proficiency in Microsoft tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint)

About the team.
You will be part of the Global Snacking Quality team, collaborating with regional plant quality leaders, supply chain partners, and cross-functional stakeholders. This role works closely with the Snacking Operations Quality Director and plays a key role in connecting plant-level execution with global quality strategy, driving consistency and excellence across multiple sites.
About McCain.
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Leadership principles.

• Understanding customer needs
• Driving innovation
• Empowering people
• Taking ownership to deliver results

The McCain experience.
At McCain, we foster a collaborative and inclusive environment where team members are empowered to grow and succeed. We value curiosity, continuous learning, and innovation, and we support flexible and hybrid ways of working where possible. Joining McCain means being part of a purpose-driven organization committed to delivering quality products while creating meaningful career opportunities and positive impact across our global communities.
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Compensation Package : $97,500.00 - $130,000.00 . USD annually + Bonus eligibility
The above reflects the target compensation range for the position at the time of posting. Hiring compensation will be determined based on experience, skill set, education and training, and other organizational needs. This posting is for an existing vacancy.
Benefits: At McCain, we're on a mission to create a winning culture that puts employee safety and well-being at the heart of what we do, every day. We understand and appreciate that each person's needs are unique and ensure our benefits & well-being programs reflect that. Employees are eligible for the following benefits: health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription drug), retirement savings benefits, and leave support including medical, family and bereavement. Well-being programs include vacation and holidays, company-supported volunteering time, and mental health resources. Coverages are aligned with country, provincial and state governing plans and can vary by work level, location and nature of the role. Additional benefit detail available during the application process.
Your well-being matters to us, and we're here to provide you with the necessary resources to support you in being your best self at work - and at home.
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.
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 find appropriate solutions.
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Job Family: Quality & Food Safety
Location(s): US - United States of America : Wisconsin : Appleton || US - United States of America : Nebraska : Grand Island || US - United States of America : Wisconsin : Plover || US - United States of America : Wisconsin : Rice Lake
Company: McCain Foods USA, Inc.