Operations Manager, APACSA

Position Title: Operations Manager, APACSA
Position Type: Regular - Full-Time
Position Location: Melbourne
Requisition ID: 34712
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.
Accountabilities:

• Collaborate with our Global Team to implement the business transformation program.
• For their region, lead requirements gathering, solution design activities, configuration, testing, and deployment to ensure smooth and timely delivery.
• Participate in business planning and strategy sessions as it relates to the transformation program.
• Participate in continuous improvement of finance processes by leveraging SAP S/4HANA capabilities.
• Maintain governance structures to manage risks, monitor progress, and ensure the program stays within budget and timelines.
• Collaborate on change management efforts within the region, ensuring that the team is fully prepared and trained on the new systems.
• Engage stakeholders across all levels, functions and regions to understand concerns, gather feedback.
• Partner with business process owners, digital technology teams, and external partners to define and validate processes and test scenarios.
• Maintain a virtual team of regional subject matter experts that will engage with you and the program team representing the nuances of how work is done in your region.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in supply chain or operations function.
• Strong knowledge of operational processes and best practices (Order to Cash, Procure to Pay, Make to Deliver).
• Proficiency in operational software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities (Matrix)
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• SAP experience preferred.

Skills:

• 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.

About the team .
Reporting to the Business Transformation Director, the successful candidate will be responsible for executing the integration plans between various systems, platforms, and business processes in support of our digital transformation within their Region. This individual will work in collaboration with their regional transformation team and globally with the PMO, technical teams, business stakeholders, and vendors to ensure the successful integration of S/4HANA and updated business processes. The role requires strong system integration and business transformation program experience, a deep understanding of business processes (order to cash, procure to pay, make to deliver), and the ability to manage complex projects across multiple teams.
About McCain .
At McCain, we're feeding the world: from French fries to cakes, 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!
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.
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.
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Job Family: Supply Chain & Logistics
Division: Global Finance
Department: Business Transformation
Location(s): AU - Australia : Victoria : Melbourne
Company: McCain Foods (Aust) Pty.