Bench - Produce Manager

Alex Lee; Prince Edward Island; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a family-owned grocery store that has been creating smiles since 1922! This exciting position offers a chance to thrive in a fast-paced environment where your contributions matter. As a key player in the produce department, you'll engage with customers, manage inventory, and ensure compliance with company standards. With a focus on teamwork and guest relations, you'll have the opportunity to lead and develop staff while making a positive impact on the community. If you're passionate about providing exceptional service and growing your career in a supportive atmosphere, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Weekly Pay

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision

Short & Long-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

100% Company Funded Pension

401K

Qualifications

• Friendly, outgoing personality with effective communication and guest service skills.
• Ability to supervise and train staff while managing produce operations.

Responsibilities

• Follow sales program to maximize sales volume and achieve budgeted gross profit.
• Maintain inventory control and ensure compliance with company standards.
• Teach and train departmental staff while developing talent for the future.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Guest service skills

Ability to lift 50 lbs.

Ability to work well with others

Knowledge of produce operations

Ability to supervise people

Job description

Overview

Come grow with grocery at Kj’s Market! We’re not like other grocery stores – We Create Smiles! Plus, we’re family-owned and based in the Carolinas since 1922! Join us where you can create smiles, share your hometown pride, and grow in a fast-paced environment – We need YOU!

Benefits for Now and Your Future:

• Weekly Pay
• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program

RETIREMENT

• 100% Company Funded Pension
• 401K

Responsibilities

1. Follow weekly company sales program to attain maximum sales volume.
2. Achieve budgeted gross profit figures as established by Produce Merchandising Department.
3. Carry out the preparation of all produce records as required by the Accounting & Merchandising Departments.
4. Follow all company policies related to weighing, pricing, packaging, and displaying of merchandise.
5. Unload trucks and maintain backroom storage.
6. Maintain coolers and freezers to standard.
7. Accountable for inventory control.
8. Reinforce sanitation, safe food handling practices, security, safety, and company guidelines.
9. Assist guests and maintain good guest relations.
10. Consult with Store Manager to review meat operations, and advanced planning and scheduling, to ensure company objectives are met.
11. Responsible for scheduling of the department.
12. Ensure the department is run in compliance with company standards (as measured by ALI audits).
13. Ensure direct reports understand expectations for performance, hold them accountable to achieve productivity goals, and meet with them to review performance and provide feedback (ongoing and annual performance appraisal).
14. Personally responsible for teaching and training departmental staff. Additionally, build a talent planning bench for the department, including developing and executing development plans for all high-potential and promotable individuals.
15. All other tasks as assigned by management.

Qualifications

1. Friendly, outgoing personality.
2. Ability to work well with others.
3. Ability to lift 50 lbs. regularly and 25 lbs. constantly.
4. Ability to read and understand information and direction.
5. Knowledge of produce operations.
6. Ability to supervise people including training and development.
7. Demonstrated ability and willingness to learn multiple tasks and technical requirements of the job.
8. Effective communication and guest service skills.
9. Ability to bend, kneel and stand for extended periods of time.