Hybrid Seed Production Manager – Grower Yield & Supply

McCain Foods Limited; Montrose; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Annual bonus

Pension salary sacrifice

25 days annual leave

Life insurance

Enhanced parental pay

Medicash health plan

Employee assistance program

Cycle to work

Volunteering day

Hybrid working

Job summary

McCain Foods (G.B.) Ltd in Montrose is seeking a Seed Production Manager to lead an end-to-end seed potato programme. You will oversee production from mini-tubers to commercial seed, optimising crop performance and coordinating with growers and partners.

You will guide agronomy practices, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive continuous improvement across the seed network, contributing to sustainable supply and growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in seed potato production and crop management.
• Strong knowledge of seed potato legislation and certification requirements.
• Ability to analyze data and drive improvements in yield and quality.
• Proven relationship-building skills with growers, suppliers and partners.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver the retained seed programme from seed to commercial production.
• Oversee end-to-end production of contracted seed crops, ensuring compliance.
• Drive crop performance by selecting growers and matching varieties to conditions.
• Lead performance reviews with growers and support continuous improvement in yield and cost.
• Develop and maintain a network of seed suppliers to meet business needs.
• Collaborate with agronomy partners to share best practices and support new initiatives.
• Work with Seed and Agronomy teams to progress trials to commercial production.
• Oversee seed certification processes, including inspections and stock management.
• Lead crop assessments to optimize harvest timing and seed quality.
• Identify opportunities to improve seed supply chain processes.

Skills

Seed agronomy

Crop performance

Data analysis

Grower relations

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Job description

McCain Foods (G.B.) Ltd in Montrose is seeking a Seed Production Manager to lead an end-to-end seed potato programme. You will oversee production from mini-tubers to commercial seed, optimising crop performance and coordinating with growers and partners.

You will guide agronomy practices, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive continuous improvement across the seed network, contributing to sustainable supply and growth.