Position Title: Scheduler - Raw Potatoes
Position Type: Regular - Full-Time
Requisition ID: 42508
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About the role.
The Scheduler plays a critical role in ensuring the timely delivery of fit‑for‑purpose raw potatoes to the Carberry and Portage facilities. Reporting directly to the Field Manager with a dotted line to the AG Operations Lead, this role bridges Agriculture, Plant Operations, and Growers to align raw material quality and volume with production requirements. By leveraging McCain’s latest scheduling systems and data insights, the Scheduler supports operational excellence, food safety, and finished product quality across the Manitoba operations.
What you’ll be doing.
Own the daily scheduling and supply of raw potatoes, ensuring alignment with production schedules and facility requirements.
Analyze raw material quality data and finished product needs using McCain scheduling and digital systems to deliver right‑raw to right‑SKU.
Serve as the key interface between plant operations, growers, and agricultural operations to achieve fit‑for‑purpose raw delivery.
Maintain accurate and effective potato quality, food safety, and inventory data systems.
Partner regularly with Production to review short‑ and long‑term raw quality and volume requirements.
Lead plant audits, mock recalls, and investigations related to AG‑attributed foreign material findings.
Own short‑term planning for inventory, potato usage, logistics, and raw quality throughout the year.
Lead sampling and reporting activities during the storage season and support long‑term pile management strategies.
Act as the primary contact for raw product transportation providers and manage short‑term logistics planning.
Promote safety excellence by modeling proper PPE use and machine safety, while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
What you’ll need to be successful.
Work experience in agriculture, manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, or a related field.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build and maintain cross‑functional and external partnerships.
Experience managing logistics and coordinating transportation activities.
Proven problem‑solving skills and the ability to make sound decisions under pressure.
Excellent command of English, both written and verbal.
Valid driver’s license and ability to travel between facilities and within the growing region.
Working knowledge of digital tools such as Excel, Power BI, and LLM‑enabled technologies.
Flexibility to work non‑standard hours periodically during abnormal or peak operational situations.
About the team.
You will be part of the Manitoba Agricultural Operations team, working closely with Field Management, AG Operations, Plant Production, Quality, and Logistics. This role is highly collaborative, serving as a key connector between the farming community and plant operations to ensure season‑long quality, efficiency, and supply continuity for the Carberry and Portage facilities.
About McCain.
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Leadership principles.
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The McCain experience.
McCain offers a collaborative, inclusive, and values‑driven environment where people are encouraged to grow and make a meaningful impact. We support personal and professional development, value cross‑functional teamwork, and foster a culture of safety, respect, and continuous improvement. As part of the McCain team, you’ll contribute to feeding the world while building a rewarding and purpose‑driven career.
Compensation Package: $65,500.00 - $87,400.00 . 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. This posting is for an existing vacancy.
Benefits: At McCain, we’re 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 person’s 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 programs include vacation and holidays, company-supported volunteering time, and mental health resources. Coverages are aligned with country, provincial and state governing plans 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 we’re here to provide you with the necessary resources to 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 to race, 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.
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Job Family: Agriculture
Location(s): CA - Canada : Manitoba : Carberry || CA - Canada : Manitoba : Portage la Prairie
Company: McCain Foods (Canada)
