Agriculture Operations Lead – Plover, Wisconsin – 1016736

 Requisition ID: 40981 Job DescriptionIn every role, McCainers are ambitious, curious, and passionate about creating exceptional work experiences – together. With a customer-first mindset, we make doing business with McCain easy.  The Agriculture Operations Lead is a developmental leadership role designed to provide both breadth and depth of experience, positioning the incumbent for future career progression into roles of greater responsibility. This role is accountable for all aspects of potato agricultural operations and supply activities at the local plant site. You will lead through best-in-class safety principles and talent development, building and strengthening a high-performing agriculture team that is inclusive, diverse, and engaged. What you'll be doing. Team Leadership & DevelopmentProvide dotted-line leadership to department Field Representatives, including KPI creation and identifying development opportunitiesFoster a proactive, performance-driven team culture aligned with regional Agriculture strategyDrive regional engagement and support an inclusive, diverse, and high-performing workplaceRepresent Agriculture at plant safety meetings and champion world-class safety standards Operational Excellence & Process OptimizationOptimize departmental processes and create proactive approaches to annual tasksCoordinate sampling efforts (emergence tracking, field samples, storage samples, etc.)Lead annual grower improvement plansManage department audits and maintain standard operating proceduresDeliver breakthrough initiatives that optimize raw material value, operational efficiency, and quality Strategy, Planning & BudgetingDevelop and manage the fiscal year budget in partnership with the Field ManagerLead development, tracking, and realization of yearly SCA targetsSupport the Field Manager in developing annual potato contracting strategy, including:Cost of production analysisContract creationCrop transition planningLong-term variety strategyServe as primary contact for the North America Seed Team regarding regional logistics and planningAct as primary contact for on-site third-party grading companyCover raw scheduling as needed, including weekend rotation Digital & Continuous ImprovementLead team adoption of digital tools and ensure accurate data capture in Ag digital programsChampion regional internal and grower survey action plansSupport cross-functional initiatives and participate in global or key projects to maximize development and training opportunitiesCollaborate closely with the Scheduler on daily production activities Measures of success.Delivery of KPIs aligned with the Regional Agriculture StrategyStrong regional engagement and team performance outcomesBest-in-class adoption and utilization of Agriculture Digital toolsStrong, strategic partnerships with local growersEffective participation in cross-functional or global development initiatives What you'll need to be successful. Bachelor’s degree or relevant post-secondary education preferredMinimum of 3 years’ experience within potato agriculture and/or food manufacturingDemonstrated leadership capability with the ability to build strong cross-functional relationshipsStrong commercial awareness and business acumenNegotiation and relationship management skillsExcellent written and verbal communication skills in EnglishProven track record of performance and achievementAbility to travel within the growing region, with additional travel in Norh America, as required for development opportunities and business needs. About McCain.  Click Here to learn more about McCain and how we provide you with opportunities to make an impact that matters.  Leadership principles. At McCain, our leadership principles guide how we engage with customers, collaborate as a team, and achieve success. We focus on understanding customer needs, driving innovation, empowering people, and taking ownership to clear obstacles and deliver results.  The McCain experience. We are McCain. This statement is a testament to our collective strength and our individual value. Your contributions play a vital role in our success. Our winning culture is rooted in authenticity and trust, empowering us to bring out the best in one another. Here, you’ll find opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. Join us and experience why we’re better together.  Compensation Package: $81,600.00 – $108,900.00 . 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 and training, and other organizational needs. This posting is for an existing vacancy.