​Position Title: Agriculture Operations Lead 

Position Type: Regular - Full-Time ​

Position Location: Othello 

Requisition ID: 35618 

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The Agriculture Operations Lead is a developmental position intended to provide breadth and depth of experience that supports a development track for further future career movement in roles of greater responsibility.  This role is responsible and accountable for all aspects of potato agricultural operations and supply activities at the local plant site.  Using best in class safety principles and talent development, the Agriculture Operations Lead will further develop and build a strong team of agriculture professionals best positioned to meet the current and future requirements of the region & department while making the department an inclusive, diverse and fun workplace.  You will support the use and refinement of data systems to ensure successful delivery of breakthrough initiatives and optimal potato raw material value, operational efficiency and consumer winning quality. 

Accountabilities: 

• Dotted line responsibility of department Field Representatives, including KPI creation and identifying development areas
• Optimize department processes and create a more proactive approach to annual tasks
• Coordinating sampling efforts (emergence tracking, field samples, storage samples, etc.)
• Lead annual grower improvement plans  
• Develop and manage the fiscal year budget in conjunction with the Field Manager
• Lead development, tracking, and realization of yearly SCA, with support from the Field Manager
• Act as primary contact for the NA seed team on regional logistics and planning
• Primary contact for the on-site third-party grading company
• Lead team adoption of digital tools. Responsible for accurate record and essential data keeping in Ag digital programs
• Support the Field Manager on development of yearly potato contracting strategy, including cost of production and contract creation
• Support world-class safety program through implementation of best practices, including representing Ag at plant safety meetings
• Support the Field Manager with internal and customer visits  
• Deliver breakthrough initiatives that optimize raw material value, operational efficiency and consumer winning quality
• Work closely with the Raw Planning Manager on crop transition, the long-term variety strategy, and daily production activities
• Manage department audits and standard operating procedures
• Champion regional internal and grower survey action items 
• Cover raw scheduling as needed, including weekend rotation
• Other duties, as assigned by the Field Manager 

Measures of Success: 

• Deliver on KPI’s which align to the regional Agriculture Strategy
• Drive local regional engagement results
• Strive for best in class use and adoption in support of Ag Digital Tools
• May lead cross functional team or be involved in other global or Key Projects to maximize training and development focus
• Build strong strategic partnerships with local growers
• Candidates with flexibility in making future relocation moves is preferred

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree or Relevant post-secondary education preferred
• Excellent command of English, both verbal & written
• Relevant working experience, preferably within potato agriculture, manufacturing and/or quality.  The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years within the potato industry and/or food manufacturing

Skills: 

• Strong leadership qualities and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to develop and nurture strong cross-functional and departmental relationships
• Strong commercial awareness and business acumen
• Negotiation and relationship management skills
• Proven achievement in prior employment

Travel: Mostly local within the growing region, along with ability to travel as development opportunities & business needs require

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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Compensation Package: $81,600.00 -$100,000.00 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/training, and other organizational needs.

Benefits: At McCain, we’re on a mission to create a winning culture that puts employee safety and wellbeing at the heart of what we do, every day. We understand and appreciate that each person’s needs are unique and ensure our benefits & wellbeing 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. Wellbeing programs include vacation and holidays, company-supported volunteering time, and mental health resources. Coverages are aligned to country, provincial and state governing plans and can vary by work level, location and nature of the role. Additional benefit details 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. 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 Ag Strategy 
Department: ​Othello Agriculture Field ​
Location(s): US - United States of America : Washington : Othello 

Company: McCain Foods USA, Inc.