Position Title: Seed Operations Manager 

Position Type: Regular - Full-Time ​

Position Location: Montrose 

Requisition ID: 36672 

 

 

When you join McCain, you’ll 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.

 

So, come and make your career at McCain Foods.

At our potato business in Montrose, Scotland, we manage the full seed production cycle, from mini tuber to delivery of commercial seed to our processing growers in England.

Overall responsibility for stock control and planning to ensure our seed availability is being maximised to its full potential.  

 

Build and maintain effective relationships with all customers, from confirmation of seed requirements, matching grading to cover demand and ensuring our seed is delivered in good time and in excellent condition.

 

Reconciliation of all contract see crops and preparation of grower paymentsKey Strengths

Our leaders we also roll up our sleeves and get our hands dirty – this is not a ‘clipboard manager’ position. We want someone who immerses themselves in the operation, getting right under the skin and always seeking out ways to keep winning.

 

Knowledge of the structure of the potato industry in GB and EuropeWhat’s in it for me?

 

 

A generous car allowance across the globe 

 

 

 

Our Seed Operation is based in Montrose, a town situated 38 miles north of Dundee and 42 miles south of Aberdeen, Scotland.  Not only does it have the world’s best potato seed operation (our opinion but probably fact!) it’s also lined with award-winning sandy beaches, cosy pubs, and the stunning Montrose Basin Nature Reserve.