Director, Seed Agriculture – Strategic Leader (Scotland)

McCain Foods Limited; Montrose; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Bonus scheme

Car allowance

Pension salary sacrifice

25 days leave

Life insurance

Enhanced parental pay

Health plan (Medicash)

Employee wellbeing support

Cycle to work

Volunteering day

Flexible/hybrid working

Job summary

McCain Potatoes in Montrose, Scotland seeks a Director, Agriculture - Seed to lead the GB seed business. You will own end-to-end seed supply, drive strategic plans, manage budgets, and represent seed at the leadership table.

You will build a high-performing seed team, partner with growers, regulators and customers, and embed regenerative agriculture for a sustainable, future-fit seed program. A senior, commercially focused leader is required.

Qualifications

• Proven Senior Leader in Agriculture.
• Financially sharp with P&L and CapEx experience.
• Strategic thinker with long-range supply planning.
• Industry knowledge of GB potato sector and regulation.
• Health & safety champion with ISO familiarity.
• Strong influencer and relationship-building skills.
• People developer with track record of coaching staff.

Responsibilities

• Own the safety of everyone on site.
• Set the strategic direction for seed and seven-year plan.
• Lead the seed management team and drive performance.
• Build and protect grower relationships and partnerships.
• Be the voice of seed at the Leadership Table.
• Own the seed budget, costs, and capital programme.

Skills

Senior leadership in Agriculture

P&L ownership

Strategic planning

Grower relationship management

Regulatory & safety awareness

Cross-functional leadership

Job description

McCain Potatoes in Montrose, Scotland seeks a Director, Agriculture - Seed to lead the GB seed business. You will own end-to-end seed supply, drive strategic plans, manage budgets, and represent seed at the leadership table.

You will build a high-performing seed team, partner with growers, regulators and customers, and embed regenerative agriculture for a sustainable, future-fit seed program. A senior, commercially focused leader is required.