Field Manager Othello
Job Location:
Othello, WA - USA
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Job Summary
Position Title: Field Manager - Othello
Position Type: Regular - Full-Time
Requisition ID:43220
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.
The Field Department Manager is responsible for leading all aspects of potato agricultural operations and supply activities at the Othello Washington plant site. This role drives regional agricultural strategy by building strong partnerships with growers ensuring a reliable and high-quality raw material supply and supporting McCains growth objectives. The Field Department Manager also plays a key leadership role in advancing digital transformation initiatives and fostering a high-performing inclusive team culture.
What youll be doing.
- Lead and promote world-class safety programs through regional best practices
- Build and strengthen grower relationships to expand potato supply across the region
- Partner with Potato Supply Management on market intelligence risk assessment and raw material planning
- Ensure daily raw material supply aligns with operational requirements at plant sites
- Manage develop and lead the local field department team
- Establish and sustain a grower base capable of meeting short- and long-term supply needs
- Develop and execute annual cost savings and contracting strategies using production cost models
- Support new variety development initiatives to optimize potato quality and improve yields
- Manage fiscal year departmental budgets and resource allocation
- Drive initiatives that enhance raw material value operational efficiency and product quality
What youll need to be successful.
- Bachelors degree required
- Minimum of 7 years relevant experience in agriculture manufacturing and/or quality
- Experience developing and managing grower partnerships in a growth-focused market
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to build cross-functional relationships
- Solid commercial awareness and business acumen
- Effective negotiation and relationship management capabilities
- Willingness and ability to travel locally and across North America as needed
About the team.
Reporting to the Director of Agriculture (West) this role leads a team of Field Representatives and collaborates closely with cross-functional partners including Potato Supply Management and Ag Strategy. The team is focused on delivering sustainable agricultural growth optimizing supply and supporting innovation across the region.
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 youll find opportunities to learn grow and thrive. Join us and experience why were better together.
Compensation Package:$97500.00 -$130000.00 . 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.
Benefits: At McCain were on a mission to create a winning culture that puts employee safety and well-being at the heart of what we do every day. We understand and appreciate that each persons needs are unique and ensure our benefits & well-being programs reflect that. Employees are eligible for the following benefits: health coverage (medical dental vision prescription drug) retirement savings benefits and leave support including medical family and bereavement. Well-being programsinclude vacation and holidays company-supported volunteering time and mental health resources. Coverages are aligned with applicable law and can vary by work level location and nature of the role. Additional benefit detail available during the application process.
Your well-being matters to us and were here to provide you with the necessary resourcesto support you in being your best self at work and at home.
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 stronger. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard torace 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 know and we will work with you to find appropriate solutions.
Your privacy is important to us. By submitting personal data or information to us you agree this will be handled in accordance with McCains Global Privacy Policyand Global Employee Privacy Policy as applicable. McCain leverages AI in the hiring process though all final decisions are made by humans. You can understand our approach to AI and how your personal information is being handled here.
Job Family:Agriculture
Location(s): US - United States of America : Washington : Othello
Company: McCain Foods USA Inc.
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
McCain Foods | Our purpose - 'Celebrating real connections through delicious, planet-friendly food'. We supply delicious frozen French fries, potato specialties, and appetizers to retail and foodservice customers around the globe.
