Field Representative

Job title: Field Representative

Company: McCain Foods

Job description: Position Title: Field Representative

Position Type: Regular – Full-Time ​

Position Location: Portage La Prairie

Requisition ID: 5581

McCain Foods Job Description

Job Title: Field Representative

Department: Field Department

Reports To: Field Manager

Location: Portage & Carberry

“We bring enjoyment to people’s lives through great tasting food.” This statement underpins everything we do at McCain Foods. Our Canadian family-owned business is a trusted brand in over 160 countries around the globe. It’s not just about the food we make, it’s about how we conduct ourselves in every aspect of our business. From farmer and customer relationships to sustainable agricultural processes – we strive to make every element of our business good.

If you are a creative and passionate individual who is interested in building a career within an agriculture and agri-food business in the potato sector and are interested in working for a family owned business, then there is a place for you at our table.

Reporting to the Field Department Manager, the Field Representative will work with a small team of professionals to drive innovative idea creation and new technology implementation in support of the Manitoba potato facility’s continuous improvement goals.

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 Manitoba plants.
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.
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.
Provide weekend and holiday cover for the potato scheduler as required.
Drive the Safety Agenda in the work environment.

Qualifications

Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Agriculture Business, Agronomy or relevant discipline.
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.
Knowledge of computers, GPS, and Smart phone technologies are essential.
Excellent command of English, both verbal & written
Eligibility for P.Ag., RT.Ag, or CCA preferred.
Valid driver’s license (current Drivers Abstract required)

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
Division: Greater North America
Department: ​Agriculture Potatoes MB ​
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Company: McCain Foods (Canada)

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Location: Portage la Prairie, MB

Job date: Sun, 10 Jan 2021 04:51:55 GMT