Manager Field Department

Position Title: Manager Field Department

Position Type: Regular - Full-Time

Position Location: Plover

Requisition ID: 12992

We know the importance that food plays in people's lives - the power it has to bring people, families and communities together. Our purpose is to bring enjoyment to people's lives through great tasting food, in a way which reflects our values.

JOB PURPOSE:

The Field Manager is responsible and accountable for all aspects of potato Agricultural operations and supply activities at the local plant site. Through leading regional agricultural practices, the field manager will accelerate growth in the region by building strong strategic partnerships with the farming community. Using best in class safety principles and talent development, the field manager will also be responsible for building a strong team of agriculture professionals, making the department an inclusive, diverse and fun workplace. Helping support McCain agriculture's digital transformation, you will be using and refining data systems to successfully deliver breakthrough initiatives that deliver optimal potato raw material value, operational efficiency and consumer winning quality.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Partnering with Potato Supply Management, directly responsible for local market intelligence, risk assessment and coordination of raw material purchase and utilization
* Directly accountable and responsible for the daily supply of raw material aligned with facility need.
* Direct management, responsibility and oversight of the local field department staff.
* Support world class safety program through implementation of regional best practices.
* Directly accountable and responsible for a sustainable grower base that can meet the company's short and long term growth goals.
* Develop yearly SCA (savings) plan to maximize the growth agenda for McCain and growing partners.
* Support the Ag Strategy team on McCain's new variety development program to optimize potato quality and drive regional yield improvements.
* Develop yearly potato contracting strategy using updated economic cost of production models.
* Develop and manage Fiscal Year department budgets
* Build strong strategic partnerships with local growers.
* Deliver breakthrough initiatives that optimize raw material value, operational efficiency and consumer winning quality

MEASURES OF SUCCESS:

* Deliver on KPI's which align to the regional Agriculture Strategy
* Drive local regional engagement results
* Build strong strategic partnerships with local growers

KEY QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCES:

* Bachelor's degree
* Minimum of 7 years of relevant working experience, preferably within agricultural, manufacturing and/or quality
* Strong leadership qualities and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to development and nurture strong cross-functional and departmental relationships
* Strong commercial awareness and business acumen
* Negotiation and relationship management skills
* Excellent command of English, both verbal & written
* Proven achievement in prior employment

Travel:

Mostly local within the growing region but an ability to travel as business needs require

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.

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Job Family: Agriculture

Division: NA Potato

Department: Plover Agricuture Field

Location(s): US - United States of America : Wisconsin : Plover

Company: McCain Foods USA, Inc.