Fresh Produce Manager - Coles Supermarkets - Spring Farm Village

Coles; Kingston; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A major supermarket chain in Kingston is seeking a full-time leader for the fresh produce department. The role involves managing daily operations, ensuring high standards, and driving a cohesive team culture. The ideal candidate will have leadership experience, a passion for customer service, and the ability to maintain quality standards. Benefits include discounts, recognition programs, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

5% year-round discount on purchases

Recognition program with rewards

Comprehensive training provided

Access to novated car leases

Paid parental leave

Employee share plan

Qualifications

• Experience leading and coaching a team.
• Ability to monitor stock and ensure quality control.
• Skills in energizing teams and delivering results.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations in the fresh produce department.
• Ensure the department is well-presented and engages customers.
• Lead and develop the team to achieve sales targets.

Skills

Previous experience in a fast-paced environment

Direct leadership experience

Ability to maintain department standards

Driving team culture focused on health and safety

Providing outstanding customer experiences

Job description

From small everyday moments among the team to larger‑scale changes unique to a business like ours, as a Leader, you’ll see the impact of your work connecting to customers and the communities we serve. Whether you’re in a store, distribution centre, manufacturing site or on the road, you’ll play an important part in how we achieve our purpose of helping Australians eat and live better every day.

About The Role

Reporting to the Store Manager, you’ll have full accountability for the day-to-day running of our fresh produce department. You’ll take pride in contributing to a store which is exceptionally presented, welcoming and engaging for our customers, team members and local community.

About you and your skills

• Previous experience working in a fast‑paced environment
• Direct leadership experience as you’ll need to lead, coach and develop your team to meet sales targets, cost control and rostering requirements
• To maintain excellent department standards including monitoring stock, rotation routines, waste and quality control
• To drive a one team culture which celebrates success and puts our team members health, safety and wellbeing first
• Ability to look ahead, energise your team and deliver with pride
• To delight our customers with an outstanding shopping experience

What’s in it for you?

• More cash staying in your pocket: Eligible team members receive 5% discount all year round on your Supermarket and Liquor online and in‑store purchases. We also offer additional periods of double discount (10%) at various times throughout the year. As well as hotdeals exclusive to team members that translate into additional savings.
• Reward through recognition: Give and receive recognition, linked to our Coles values, through our digital recognition platform ‘mythanks’. You can accumulate points to redeem in the online shop for exciting gifts and electronic gift cards from an extensive range of retailers.
• Structured and long term learning pathway: Comprehensive induction, management and people leadership training provided so you can thrive in this role and whatever is next.
• Novated car leases: Looking for a new car? We provide access to novated leasing for eligible team members.
• Investment in your future: Become a part‑owner of the Coles Group. Our annual team member share plan offer allows eligible team members to make regular pre‑tax salary sacrifice deductions to purchase Coles Group shares.
• Paid parental leave: We understand how important your life outside work is and offer permanent team members paid parental leave to support you in balancing work and family.

About the recruitment process

We’re continuing to build a gender equitable team, and a culture that is just as diverse, inclusive and welcoming as the communities we serve. We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe and respectful for our team. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities.

We’re happy to adjust our recruitment process to support candidates with disability. For further information and additional contact details visit the ‘Our Recruitment Process’ section of our careers site or email [e-mail]

Job ID: 175643

Employment Type: Full time