Field Manager

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Position Title: Field Manager (Contract Role)

Position Type: Temporary - Full-Time ​

Position Location: Coaldale

Requisition ID: 31948

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McCain Foods is investing $600 million CAD in a substantial expansion that would more than double the size of its facility and workforce in Lethbridge, Alberta. The expansion will create two new state-of-the-art production lines; one for French fries, and one for potato specialty products.

This role will be covering a one-year maternity leave, with the tentative dates of coverage being November 2024 through February 2026. The contract Field Manager will be responsible for leading a team of two direct reports, and a total team of five.

JOB PURPOSE:

Reporting to the Sr. Director, Potato Operations & Strategy, the incumbent will fulfill Field Manager duties for the term of the contract. This person will aid in leading the regional volume growth on farm and the commissioning of our new expansion facility in Coaldale.

Through leading regional agricultural practices, the Field Manager will lead the new growth in the region by expanding 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:

• Support world-class safety programs through the implementation of regional best practices.
• Drive grower relationships to support the growth in the supply of potatoes for the Coaldale site
• Develop and lead execution of new processes for raw receiving and grading in expanded plant
• 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 materials aligned with facility needs.
• Direct management, responsibility, and oversight of the local field department staff.
• Directly accountable and responsible for a sustainable grower base that can meet the company's short and long-term growth goals.
• Support the execution of the annual sustainable cost savings plan to maximize the growth agenda for McCain and grower partners.
• Support the Ag Strategy team on McCain's new variety development program to optimize potato quality and drive regional yield improvements.
• Support a yearly potato contracting strategy using an updated economic cost of the production model.
• Develop and manage Fiscal Year department budgets
• Deliver breakthrough initiatives that optimize raw material value, operational efficiency, and consumer-winning quality
  

MEASURES OF SUCCESS:

• Deliver on KPIs that align with the regional Agriculture Strategy
• Execute raw supply expansion plans with the local agriculture team and growers
• 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
• Experience developing grower partners in a growing market
• 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

TRAVEL:

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

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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: ​Coaldale Field Department ​
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Company: McCain Foods (Canada)