Potato Supply & Storage Manager

Position Title: Potato Supply & Storage Manager

Position Type: Regular - Full-Time

Requisition ID:40094

In 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.

About the role.

We are seeking a suitably skilled and experienced Potato Supply and Storage Manager to join our Agriculture Team at Smithton. Reporting to the Potato Supply Storage and Operations Manager Tasmania this pivotal role is responsible for overseeing the efficient and effective storage of raw potatoes and ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality raw materials to our factory. This position involves strategic management of potato storage operations planning logistics and collaboration across multiple departments and external partners.

What youll be doing

• Lead the management and operation of McCain-operated potato storage facilities and contractors to optimise raw material supply and storage efficiency
• Champion Health & Safety culture actively promoting compliance and safety improvements across all potato storage sites
• Uphold the Chain of Responsibility program for McCain operations
• Report and monitor key performance indicators relating to raw material quality quantity and storage conditions
• Coordinate with suppliers contractors transport operators factory teams and agronomists to ensure seamless supply intake and storage processes
• Manage the day-to-day requirements of potato storage and delivery including segregation and quality control
• Develop and implement sustainable cost advantage (SCA) plans
• Identify and resolve quality or operational issues impacting potato storage performance
• Implement and utilise new technologies including digital systems to support agricultural operations
• Plan and execute regular maintenance and continuous improvement initiatives in storage facilities/yard
• Support the corporate social responsibility agenda through sound management practices

What youll need to be successful

• Practical hands-on professional who thrives in dynamic operational environments
• Proven experience in agricultural supply chain or storage management
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Agriculture or significant industry experience
• Current drivers licence
• Demonstrates adaptability to changing daily demands
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
• Actively involved in on-the-ground operations and oversight of storage processes
• Addresses supply challenges and works directly with suppliers contractors and McCain team members
• Excellent organisational skills and the capacity to manage multiple tasks under deadline pressures
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel Word Access Outlook)
• Builds effective relationships at all levels of the business from farmers to factory teams
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Communicates clearly and confidently in both collaborative and high-pressure situations
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on continuous improvement
• Comfortable working with both digital tools and manual processes
• Values safety efficiency and quality contributing to a culture of innovation and compliance
• Self-driven highly organised and adept at prioritising multiple tasks while remaining hands-on in daily operations

About McCain.

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Leadership principles.

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The McCain experience.

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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.

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Job Family:Agriculture
Division:ANZ
Department:Smithton Agriculture
Location(s): AU - Australia : Tasmania : Smithton

Company:McCain Foods (Aust) Pty.