Assistant Produce Manager

Métro Inc.; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading grocery retailer in Canada is seeking an Assistant Produce Manager to support the manager in supervising staff and managing produce operations. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of supervisory experience, excellent customer service skills, and a high school diploma. This position offers full-time hours with the requirement to work weekends.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' produce and supervisory experience.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Capable of standing for 4-8 hours and lifting up to 65 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Manager in supervising and training staff.
• Receive, price, stock, and merchandise products.
• Implement and ensure adherence to customer service policies.

Skills

Excellent customer service

Supervisory skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Location : 3201 Strandherd Drive, Nepean, Ontario, K2J 5N1

Position Title : Assistant Produce Manager

Position Type : Permanent

Requisition ID : 43602

Banner : Metro

Employment Type : Full-Time

Responsibilities

• Assist the Manager in supervising, directing, motivating, and training staff; perform administrative duties; and replace the Manager during absences.
• Receive, price, stock, rotate, and merchandise products.
• Order a full range of products and assist in inventory management.
• Implement and ensure adherence to Customer Service Policy.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and government regulations regarding health & safety, sanitation, and security.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Manager.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent education, training, and experience.
• Minimum of 2 years’ produce and supervisory experience, including product knowledge, rotation, merchandising, ordering, and inventory control.
• Excellent customer service, supervisory, and communication skills.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Capable of standing for 4-8 hours, bending, twisting, reaching, and lifting up to 65 lbs.
• Availability to work 40 hours per week, including up to 3 evenings, with shifts ranging from 4 to 10 hours. Must work every Sunday, with the option to request two consecutive days off during the week every other week.

Note

The responsibilities and relationships of this role may change as necessary to meet Metro's business objectives.

Metro is committed to an inclusive workplace reflecting the communities we serve. We value diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds. If accommodations are needed during the recruitment process, please inform us.

Only selected applicants will be contacted. Agencies are asked not to contact us or submit unsolicited applications.