Field Representative

Job title: Field Representative

Company: mccainfood

Job description: Position Title: Field Representative

Position Type: Regular – Full-Time ​

Position Location: Grand Falls

Requisition ID: 5650

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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Drive change within McCain Foods and within our grower group as new technology and apps 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.
• Participate in cross-functional teams with our production partners to gain knowledge and drive continuous improvement in French Fry manufacturing.
• Foster relationships with our grower/suppliers that enable business development for all parties. Proactively inspect and monitor raw product storage facilities for food safety, environmental conditions and product quality.
• Coordinate with the Agriculture Food Safety Manager for North America on McCain Food Safety Initiatives relevant to the location. Extend programs to the farm and ensure grower compliance.
• Attend and participate in local and national agricultural production meetings to gain knowledge of current and upcoming agricultural practices.
• Identify and communicate key improvement areas with respect to production, quality, and food safety, to grower/suppliers.
• Inspect, gather, analyze and report potato crop growth data and field activities of contract grower/suppliers.
• Retrieve field samples during the growing season and prior to harvest.
• Proactively inspect and monitor raw product storage facilities for environmental conditions and product quality.
• Proactively collect and process grower/suppliers field and storage records including seed source data, chemical application records, & agronomic data.
• Provide weekend and holiday cover for the potato scheduler as required.
• Drive the Safety Agenda in the work environment.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Agriculture Business, Agronomy, or related field.
• 1-3 years relevant working experience, preferably within agricultural, manufacturing and/or quality.
• Strong leadership qualities and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to development 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)
• Bilingual (English/French) preferred

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: Greater North America
Department: ​Agriculture Potatoes GF ​
Location(s): CA – Canada : New Brunswick : Grand Falls

Company: McCain Foods (Canada)

Expected salary:

Location: Grand Falls, NB

Job date: Fri, 22 Jan 2021 07:32:31 GMT