Executive- Seed Multiplication

Position Title: Executive- Seed Multiplication

Position Type: Regular - Full-Time ​

Requisition ID: 43132 

Location - Shahjahanpur

In every role, McCainers are ambitious, curious, and passionate about creating exceptional work experiences - together. With a customer-first mindset, we make doing business with McCain easy.

About the role.

What you’ll be doing.

The position is responsible for:

• Identifying and developing new isolated geographies for potato seed multiplication


•  Seed production of Generation 2 & 3 through Contract Farming Model.


• Achieving yield targets, maintaining quality of the seed & forecasting yields

Role & Responsibilities:

• Selecting new geographies for Seed Multiplication which are in isolation from ware potato crop and having good yield potential


• Skill development of growers for doing quality seed multiplication


• Selecting best growers for the seed multiplication through contract farming


• Establish Strong relationships with both current and new growers


• Planning for Planting and procurement from farmers of targeted quantity and quality


• Advises growers on crop management, advising on problems and alternative solutions, providing technical and planning assistance as per company’s guidelines


• Build capability of growers to increase the yields – Through trainings and visits


• Record and capture accurate crop data in company authorized software for real time reporting and analytics


• Forecasting potential losses in crops through weather, pests or diseases and making the plan to mitigate them

The above information indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

What you’ll need to be successful.

• Must have: An Agriculture graduate with 2-5 years of experience in agriculture industry, preferably contract farming and production of agriculture commodities


• Nice to have: Masters / MBA (Agriculture) with 3-5 years of experience in potato contract farming


• Should manage conflict resolution situations both within the team function and with outside suppliers and seek win/win solutions

About the team.

Position reports into Manager – Seed.

About McCain.

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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. 

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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