Requisition ID: 39512 

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Job Description: 
 

We know the importance that food plays in people's lives – the power it has to bring people, families and communities together. Our purpose is to bring enjoyment to people’s lives through great tasting food, in a way which reflects our values of family, trust and authenticity.
 

Introduction:

McCain Foods is a global leader, with operations spanning North America, South America, Europe, Asia, and Oceania. Our Agriculture function manages the entire lifecycle of potatoes— from variety development, sourcing with partner growers, and promoting regenerative agricultural practices, to the receipt and processing of raw materials. Our commitment to food safety, people safety, and sustainability is at the core of everything we do.

In recent years, McCain’s global Agriculture function has embarked on an ambitious digital transformation journey, implementing standardized global digital systems. This journey has demonstrated the critical need for cross-regional process harmonization as a cornerstone of the transformation success. As the momentum of AI accelerates, the objective is to ensure our processes are future-ready and drive maximum efficiency.

After a key focus on Grower Management, we are now focusing on redesigning the way we work internally and notably in connection with the plants of our network, from receiving potatoes, to grading, storing and scheduling them on the processing lines. With close connection with Manufacturing and Supply Chain, the Agriculture Operations activities are being transformed by an intentional focus on digital enablement, internal process optimization, and exceptional cross-functional collaboration. We are continuously evolving how we operate ensuring reliability, cost competitiveness, and innovation on a global scale.

To drive this critical transformation, we are seeking an accomplished, visionary leader to own and advance Digital product management and process optimization in Agriculture Operations.

About the role.

As the Senior Product Manager / Transformation Lead – Agriculture Operations, you play a pivotal leadership role in transforming how Agriculture Operations functions across McCain’s global network. You will champion product vision and process innovation, collaborating widely with regional businesses, Manufacturing, Engineering and Digital Technology teams. Your work will directly impact operational efficiency, business value delivery, and the adoption of best practices to drive cost competitiveness from Fields to the processing line, optimize our raw utilization, enable optimal raw planning and scheduling and embed highly innovative equipment.

What you’ll be doing.

Global Business Process development

• Act as the principal architect in developing core standard business processes in Agriculture Operations.
• Acquire an in-depth understanding of operational challenges; rigorously analyze opportunities for efficiency and quantify their business value using data-driven methods.
• Drive and design the McCain Way of Ag Transformation Program for Agriculture Operations, ensuring defined global processes are embedded effectively and well aligned with Manufacturing and supply Chain.

Digital Product Vision, Strategy & Roadmap

• Take ownership for defining the digital product vision and strategy within the scope of Agriculture Operations
• Translate strategic objectives and business requirements into clear digital product features and a detailed roadmap for Agriculture Operations, collaborating with your product manager and business data analyst and the digital technology product owner team.
• Set and manage the overall prioritization for the digital solution roadmap in Agriculture Operations, ensuring alignment with business goals, and balancing competing priorities.

Drive adoption and Ensure Product Success

• Be accountable for the overall success, continuous improvement, and adoption of digital products and processes from the global business perspective.
• Ensure data and insights are accessible, meaningful, and actionable—enabling stakeholders to make informed decisions that drive business outcomes.

Cross -functional Coordination & Best practice deployment

• Partner with global business process leads to ensure best practices, process documentation (playbooks), and continuous improvement mechanisms are well established.
• Develop, update, and socialize the process playbook to enhance performance across all regions.

Stakeholder Leadership and Change Enablement

• Build and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with cross-functional and regional teams, managing stakeholder expectations, negotiating competing demands, and offering clear, consistent communication.
• Assess management impacts resulting from digital and process transformation in Agriculture Operations; partner with business stakeholders to communicate and mitigate disruption

People Management and Innovation

• Directly manage a team of a Product Manager and a Business Data Analyst, providing coaching, development, and performance management
• Remain close to emerging technology, AI, and analytics trends—bringing innovation opportunities to McCain Agriculture through collaboration with the Digital Technology teams
   

What you’ll need to be successful.

• Educational background: Master’s Degree in Engineering, Agriculture, Technology Data Science or related field preferred. APICs certification is a plus.
• 12+ years in digital transformation, business process design, product management, ideally in agri-business, food manufacturing, or supply chain settings.
• Demonstrated success driving innovative transformation programs, from strategy to delivery, in a global or multi-site context.
• Experience in Manufacturing/Processing environment
• Proven experience managing teams and leading through influence across matrixed organizational structures
• Strategic thinker with the ability to translate business strategy into executable operational and product plans.
• Advanced analytical and data-driven decision-making capability.
• Strong project management skills; experienced in agile ways of working with technology team
• Deeply collaborative and influential communicator.
• Strong stakeholder management capabilities
• Knowledge of change management principles
• Demonstrated ability to identify and realize technology-enabled innovation.

What Success looks like.

• Measurable improvement of key business metrics tied to process efficiency, raw utilization, and business value.
• High adoption and satisfaction rates for implemented digital products and solutions within Agriculture Operations.
• Strong, transparent relationships with regional and global stakeholders.
• A culture of innovation and continuous improvement embedded within the Agriculture Operations function across our network

What we offer.

•     An exciting full-time position.

•     Extensive career and learning opportunities.

•     This job will offer some travelling across the World

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, you’ll find opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. Join us and experience why we’re better together.

Our purpose is grounded in building meaningful relationships. We’re big believers in the power of working together in person—it helps us stay connected, collaborate more effectively, and grow as a team. At the same time, we recognize the importance of flexibility. Most office-based roles follow a hybrid model, with the option to work remotely two days a week. There may be exceptions depending on the role and location, so we encourage you to speak with your recruiter for more details.

Compensation Package: $107,600.00 - $143,500.00 . CAD 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.