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Position Title:Field Representative

Position Type: Regular - Full-Time aEUR<

Requisition ID: 19615

Reporting to the Field Department Manager, the Field Representative will work with a team of agriculture professionals to drive innovative idea creation and new technology implementation in support of continuous improvement goals. This position will work with growers to develop best practices and identify potato issues that may impact quality and partner with the Operations team to ensure the raw requirements match the production schedule to provide the right raw at the right time.

Key Responsibilities:

Support a positive safety culture throughout the agriculture department and with our grower/suppliers.

Foster relationships with our grower/suppliers that enable business development for all parties.

Proactively inspect and monitor fields and raw product storage facilities for food safety, environmental conditions and product quality.

Coordinate with the NA Farm Assurance team on McCain Food Safety and Regulatory Initiatives relevant to the location. Extend programs to the farm and ensure grower compliance.

Identify and communicate key improvement areas and regenerative agriculture practices with respect to production, quality, and food safety, to grower/suppliers.

Inspect, collect, analyze and report potato crop data and field activities of contract grower/suppliers.

Retrieve field and storage samples as required during the season for analyses.

Coordinate with Raw Scheduler on grower storage potato quality to ensure optimal quality usage in factory.

Proactively collect and process grower/suppliers field and storage records including seed source data, chemical application records, & agronomic data.

Drive change within McCain Foods and our grower group as new technology and digital solutions are adapted and integrated into our business.

Utilize databases as decision-making tools, recommend actions and follow through to reach or exceed goals in managing raw potatoes into the plant.

Provide support for loading and unloading McCain company storages during harvest and delivery seasons.

With guidance from Field Manager and Agronomy team, monitor, log and report McCain company storage conditions, potato quality.

Participate in cross-functional teams with our production partners to gain knowledge and drive continuous improvement in French Fry manufacturing.

Attend and participate in local and national agricultural production meetings to gain knowledge of current and upcoming agricultural practices.

Complete other duties as assigned and act as back-up to team for coverage.

Role supports our manufacturing facility, as such this role is responsible for weekend, evening, and holiday coverage, with the support of other Field Department team members.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent agriculture related field experience. Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Agriculture Business, Agronomy, or related field preferred

1-3 years relevant working experience, preferably within agriculture, manufacturing and/or quality.

Strong leadership qualities and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to develop and nurture strong cross-functional and departmental relationships.

Experience with Microsoft Office and Excel is required.

Knowledge of computers, GPS, and smart phone technologies are essential. Understanding of GIS and remote sensing an asset.

Excellent command of English, both verbal & written.

Valid driver's license (current Drivers Abstract required)

Travels within local region and other McCain locations to support Developmental Plan and business deliverables as needed.

*Training opportunities will be available to successful candidates.

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.

McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

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Job Family: Agriculture

Location(s): CA - Canada : Manitoba : Carberry || CA - Canada : Manitoba : Portage la Prairie || CA - Canada : Manitoba : Winnipeg

Company: McCain Foods (Canada)