Manager Snacking International Core

Position Title:Manager Snacking International Core
Position Type: Regular - Full-Time
Requisition ID: 45326
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About the role.
We are looking for an entrepreneurial and results-driven Manager Snacking International Core to lead McCain's Value Engineering agenda across our international Snacking business outside North America, with a primary focus on GEM (Great Britain, Europe & Middle East).
This is a highly visible leadership role within Global R&D Snacking, responsible for delivering renovation, cost optimization, operational efficiency and innovation across a growing international portfolio. Reporting to the VP R&D Global Snacking, you will lead a team of four scientists while helping shape the future operating model of McCain Snacking.
The successful candidate thrives in a high-performance environment, embraces ambiguity, and combines technical expertise with strong commercial awareness. This is an opportunity to influence the future of a rapidly evolving business where agility, innovation and execution are key to success.
What you'll be doing.

• 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.

What you'll need to be successful.

• 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.

About the team.
You will join the Global R&D Snacking organization and report directly to the VP R&D Global Snacking. Based preferably in Rilland, Netherlands, the role leads a team of four scientists and serves as a key driver of the international Value Engineering agenda for Snacking outside North America.
The team works closely with global counterparts, regional business units and cross-functional partners across Procurement, Manufacturing, Marketing, Supply Chain, Finance and Quality. Together, the team is shaping the future of McCain's growing Snacking business through innovation, agility and value creation.
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Job Family: Research & Development
Location(s): NL - Netherlands : Zeeland : Rilland || FR - France : Nord : Villeneuve-d'Ascq
Company: McCain Alimentaire SAS