Potato Seed Storage & Grading Manager
Potato Seed Storage & Grading Manager
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Position Title: Potato Seed Storage & Grading Manager
Position Type: Regular - Full-Time
Position Location: Montrose
Requisition ID:36671
Theres nothing beige about McCain
Except our potatoes and were extremely passionate about them.
When you join McCain youll be joining the biggest player in the frozen potato game bringing people together around the nation for over 60 years by sharing simple delicious planet friendly food.
Weve partnered with thousands of the countrys supermarkets pubs restaurants hospitals and schools to change the way people see the humble spud. Its all about elevation and creating something better.
So come and make your career at McCain Foods.
About the role
Take charge of our dynamic on-site storage and grading operationswhile also coordinating off-site storage with our trusted off-field contract growers. Lead and inspire a team of up to 12 through seasonal peaks overseeing the full journey of seed potatoes from intake and storage to grading and final dispatch
1. Intake & Storage
Keep a close eye on both on-site and off-site stored crops proactively identifying quality issues and collaborating with the Seed Operations Manager and Agronomist to find solutions that boost marketability. Own the accuracy of stock levels and maintain top-tier storage oversight.
2. Grading
Transform sales and delivery targets into actionable grading plans. Lead the stores team to meet volume and quality demandshandling everything from cold store prep and machine setup to productivity optimization tuber inspections and dispatch readiness.
3. Dispatch
Ensure smooth and accurate loading of vehicles with the right product backed by spot-on documentation and clear communication with the office team.
4. Maintenance
Oversee the upkeep of all grading machinery and site infrastructurewhether through hands-on solutions or managing third-party supportensuring everything runs like clockwork.
5. Health and Safety
Champion a culture of safety by leading the design delivery and day-to-day execution of robust H&S policies across our Montrose site.
6. Machinery & Technology
Be the go-to expert on grading techleveraging current systems and future innovations to enhance product quality boost saleable yield and drive operational efficiency.
7. Financial Planning
Play a key role in budgeting for on-site activities. Identify opportunities to cut costs and boost ROI while supporting strategic projects (SCA & VSM) aimed at increasing throughput quality and returns. Lead Montrose-based project delivery and keep stakeholders in the loop with financial and operational updates.
8. Succession Planning
Invest in the future by nurturing and developing a high-performing stores team. Drive continuous training to build a resilient skilled workforce ready to grow with the business.
About you
With a proven track record of delivering results in fast-paced agricultural environments you bring a strong blend of technical expertise people leadership and operational know-how. Your ability to engage teams manage complex workflows and adapt quickly to changing demands ensures smooth and efficient operations across intake storage grading and dispatch. Youre both hands-on and strategicequipped with the knowledge skills and mindset to drive continuous improvement in a seed potato setting.
Key Strengths
- Strong people management and communication skills that foster team engagement and collaboration
- Solid working knowledge of potato grading machinery and handling equipment
- Technically proficient with Microsoft Office particularly Excel and Word
- Effective in making quick confident decisions while maintaining high attention to detail
- Skilled in building trusted relationships and aligning cross-functional needs
Whats in it for me
Although we do encourage you to taste the goods youll be pleased to know we dont pay you in chips. For working hard youll also get a great salary and some pretty good benefits including:
- An excellent pension where we will pay double what you do up to a maximum of 12% of your pay
- Flexible holidays where you can buy & sell up to 5 days holiday per year
- Optional health cash plan
- Cycle to work scheme
- Chips In Volunteering Day Off - to make a positive impact tothe long-term development of McCain communitiesacross the globe
And of course being part of a Global business there are great opportunities to shine/thrive should you wish to relocate in the future. We have an impressive 5 year growth plan that presents development & progression opportunities for those who seek it out.
WHERE YOULL WORK:
McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family-owned company we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity resilience and success and makes our business qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color national origin sex age veteran status disability or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
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 knowand we will work with you to find appropriate solutions.
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Job Family:Agriculture
Division:GB Agriculture
Department:Grading and Store Operatives
Location(s): GB - United Kingdom : Scotland : Montrose
Company:McCain Foods (G.B.) Ltd
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full Time
