McCain Foods, one of the world’s leading potato processing companies, has announced an exciting opportunity for professionals in the potato industry. The company is currently seeking a qualified individual to fill the position of Global Potato Storage & Ag Operations Lead. This strategic role is aimed at enhancing McCain Foods’ global operations by optimizing potato storage practices and driving agricultural innovation across its supply chain.
The position may be based out of any of McCain Foods’ growing regions in the United States (Idaho, Washington, Wisconsin or Maine), or any McCain growing region globally.
Overview
The Global Potato Storage & Ag Operations Lead will be instrumental in supporting the execution of McCain’s Potato Storage & Ag Operations strategies, focusing on safety, operational excellence, digital transformation, innovation, and capability building.
This role will involve close collaboration with Regional Ag teams and Global Ag Data/Digital stakeholders to capture and report timely and accurate data related to McCain Ag Operations and Potato Storage activities.
The successful candidate will own data tracking and reporting for the McCain Storage Loss Reduction initiative and partner with Global Ag Data/Digital teams to develop, build, enhance, and maintain tools, templates, and dashboards for data analysis and reporting, delivering actionable insights to stakeholders and senior leaders.
In addition, the Global Potato Storage & Ag Operations Lead will prepare and present executive-ready presentation materials to explain technical concepts and insights to key regional stakeholders and Agriculture Leaders.
Key Responsibilities
The Global Potato Storage & Ag Operations Lead will be entrusted with a wide range of responsibilities that will shape the future of potato storage management at McCain Foods. These include:
Data Management and Reporting:
- Own data tracking and reporting for the McCain Storage Loss Reduction initiative.
- Partner with Global Ag Data/Digital teams to develop, build, enhance, and maintain tools, templates, and dashboards.
- Deliver actionable insights to stakeholders and senior leaders.
Presentation and Communication:
- Prepare and present executive-ready presentation materials.
- Explain technical concepts and insights to key regional stakeholders and Agriculture Leaders.
Digital Integration Strategy:
- Support execution of the digital integration strategy for potato storage and Ag operations infrastructure and activities.
- Leverage data analytics to optimize outcomes, efficiency, and costing.
CAPEX Project Management:
- Collaborate with the Sr. Director to support regional teams in managing and executing potato storage and Ag operations CAPEX projects.
- Ensure adherence to best practices and optimized ways of working.
Capability Building:
- Support execution of the potato storage and Ag operations capability-building strategy.
- Enable development and delivery of training in collaboration with the Sr. Director.
Research and Integration:
- Manage Global Ag storage research work and integrate regional learnings into comprehensive post-harvest profiles for new varieties.
- Benchmark storage capability between growing regions.
Industry Research and Networking:
- Conduct research trials on significant potato storage and Ag operations issues.
- Network with industry experts and stay updated on the latest technologies.
Qualifications and Experience
McCain Foods is seeking a candidate with a solid educational background and relevant industry experience. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, agronomy, or engineering (required), with strong knowledge of potato storage being highly preferred.
A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in agricultural operations, post-harvest preservation, or agronomy is required, with additional experience in commercial ag operations or potato storage considered an advantage.
A Strategic Role in a Global Company
This role is of strategic importance to McCain Foods as the company continues to expand its global footprint and innovate within the potato industry. The Global Potato Storage & Ag Operations Lead will play a crucial part in ensuring that McCain Foods remains at the forefront of potato storage and agricultural best practices.
Dedication to excellence
The search for a Global Potato Storage & Ag Operations Lead underscores McCain Foods’ dedication to excellence in every aspect of its operations. This role represents a unique opportunity for a seasoned professional to make a significant impact on a global scale, contributing to the future of potato storage and agricultural innovation.
Interested candidates can apply for the position through McCain Foods’ official career portal: https://careers.mccain.com/us/en/job/30935/Global-Potato-Storage-Ag-Operations-Lead
Source: McCain Foods
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