Sr. Business Partner - Global Digital Technology - Snacking Manufacturing

Position Title: Sr. Business Partner - Global Digital Technology - Snacking Manufacturing
Position Type: Regular - Full-Time
Requisition ID: 40781
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 Digital Technology team at McCain is committed to using technology and data to drive profitable growth, strengthen operational performance, and advance our purpose of Celebrating real connections through delicious, planet-friendly food.
As we continue our global digital transformation across Agriculture, Manufacturing, and Commercial functions, we are investing in modern platforms, data-driven capabilities, and an innovation-oriented culture to power the future of our Global Snacking business.
As Sr. Business Partner - Global Snacking DT Manufacturing , you will serve as the strategic connector between manufacturing leaders and Digital Technology teams. Reporting to the Sr. Director, Global Snacking Digital Technology, this role ensures that manufacturing priorities-from plant operations to quality and productivity-are enabled through scalable, high-impact digital solutions.
You will partner closely with plant operations leaders, production teams, and quality stakeholders to translate operational strategy into technology-enabled outcomes that drive measurable value.
What you'll be doing.
In this role, you will help shape and enable the digital manufacturing agenda for Global Snacking:
Strategic Manufacturing Partnership

• Build trusted relationships with plant managers, production leaders, quality teams, and manufacturing stakeholders
• Develop a deep understanding of operational priorities, plant performance metrics, and manufacturing challenges
• Represent Digital Technology in key manufacturing forums and operational planning discussions
• Translate operational needs into actionable digital initiatives

Digital Manufacturing Enablement

• Partner with Digital Technology delivery teams to define, prioritize, and execute a portfolio of manufacturing-focused digital initiatives
• Support programs related to MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems), automation, IIoT, production analytics, plant data integration, and digital quality management
• Align digital initiatives to the Global Snacking manufacturing roadmap and long-term operational strategy
• Champion data visibility and insight-driven decision making on the plant floor

Adoption & Continuous Improvement

• Drive adoption of new manufacturing digital capabilities across plant environments
• Identify opportunities for automation, system optimization, and process improvement
• Promote a culture of agility, operational excellence, and continuous improvement
• Support change management efforts to ensure sustainable value realization

Value Realization & Innovation

• Track digital manufacturing initiative performance and measure operational outcomes (productivity, efficiency, quality, safety)
• Monitor industry trends in food manufacturing, industrial technology, and smart factory capabilities
• Bring forward innovative, practical recommendations to strengthen McCain's manufacturing digital strategy

What you'll need to be successful.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (MBA or graduate-level education an asset)
• 7+ years of experience in Technology Business Partnering, Manufacturing Technology, Operations Technology, or Digital Solutions roles
• Experience within CPG, Food Manufacturing, or Process Industries strongly preferred
• Proven track record supporting digital transformation in manufacturing environments
• Experience with MES platforms, automation systems, IIoT, production analytics, and equipment data integration
• Familiarity with agile delivery frameworks within industrial or plant-based environments
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to collaborate across global and cross-functional teams
• Excellent influencing and communication skills to align technology initiatives with manufacturing business needs

Measures of success.

• Delivery of digital solutions that directly improve manufacturing performance (productivity, efficiency, quality, safety)
• Strong partnership and credibility with plant and manufacturing leadership
• Clear alignment between Global Snacking manufacturing strategy and digital execution
• Achievement of defined project milestones, risk mitigation plans, and measurable operational value
• Application of industry best practices and emerging smart manufacturing trends

Additional Information

• Primary location: Toronto, Canada (hybrid role)
• Travel: As required
• Key internal partnerships: Global Snacking Leadership Team, Vice President Operations North America, Manufacturing Leadership, and Digital Technology Delivery & Support teams
• External engagement with vendors and industry forums as needed

About McCain.
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Leadership principles.
At McCain, our leadership principles guide how we engage with customers, collaborate as a team, and achieve success. We focus on understanding customer needs, driving innovation, empowering people, and taking ownership to clear obstacles and deliver results.
The McCain experience.
We are McCain. This statement is a testament to our collective strength and our individual value. Your contributions play a vital role in our success. Our winning culture is rooted in authenticity and trust, empowering us to bring out the best in one another. Here, you'll find opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. Join us and experience why we're better together.
Compensation Package : $102,700.00 - $137,000.00 . CAD 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: Information Technology
Location(s): CA - Canada : Ontario : Toronto || CA - Canada : New Brunswick : Florenceville-Bristol
Company: McCain Foods (Canada)