(CAN) Produce Department Manager

Walmart Canada; Williams Lake; On-site; CAD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Walmart Canada in Williams Lake, BC is seeking a Produce Department Manager to lead produce associates, oversee processes, and ensure high customer service while meeting production targets. The role covers receiving merchandise, merchandising, staff recruitment and training, inventory control, SWAS operations, safety compliance, and administrative reporting.

This position requires flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Age - 16 or older
• Availability for various shifts including evenings, weekends, and holidays

Responsibilities

• Receives merchandise and completes required paperwork and logs
• Maintains sales floor presentation and pricing
• Recruit, train, and develop Produce Associates
• Assist customers and promote products to support purchases
• Execute Produce SWAS planning and inventory programs
• Ensure proper handling of claims and returns and maintain safety compliance
• Complete required documentation such as inventory tracking and invoices

Job description

Position Summary...

The Produce Department Manager at Walmart leads produce associates and oversees department processes to ensure high customer service and meet production targets. Responsibilities include receiving merchandise, maintaining sales floor presentation, recruiting and training staff, engaging with customers, managing inventory and merchandising programs, handling claims and returns, and completing necessary paperwork related to inventory and sales.

What You'll Do

Receiving and Inventory Documentation

Receives merchandise, operates equipment safely and appropriately, monitors equipment for repair needs, and completes required paperwork, logs, and documentation accurately.

Merchandising and Sales Floor Presentation

Maintains strong sales floor presentation by stocking and rotating merchandise, removing damaged or expired products, setting up and maintaining displays, and ensuring accurate signing and pricing.

Associate Leadership and Development

Participates in the recruitment, selection, training, and development of Produce Associates to support department performance and engagement.

Customer Service and Sales Support

Leads by example by greeting customers in a friendly and professional manner, assisting with product selection, locating merchandise, and promoting products and services to support purchase decisions.

Produce Store Within a Store (SWAS) Operations

Completes all aspects of Produce SWAS planning, participates in SWAS meetings, reviews reports related to food products, orders, and sales, and ensures appropriate inventory levels by executing merchandising and replenishment programs.

Claims, Shrink, and Safety Compliance

Ensures proper handling of claims and returns, secures merchandise, identifies high-shrink items, and maintains a safe work environment in accordance with Company policies and procedures.

Reporting and Administrative Support

Completes and maintains required documentation, including inventory tracking reports, throwaway records, invoices, and assignment notes.

Flexibility (Availability/Work Schedule)

• Be open to working a variety of shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, based on business needs. Your adaptability helps ensure the store runs smoothly and customers receive consistent, high-quality service.

Potential Challenges in This Role

High Task Volume in a Fast-Paced Environment

• Manages overnight hours effectively and planning accordingly to stay energized and focused.
• Effectively manages work hours and plans ahead to maintain energy and focus throughout the shift.
• Handles a fast-paced workload with efficiency, ensuring large volumes of restocking and recovery are completed accurately and on time.

Physical Demands

• Performs physical tasks such as standing for extended periods, bending, and lifting inventory, equipment, or supplies weighing up to 20 lbs., and occasionally up to 50 lbs.
• Performs repetitive tasks such as stocking, zoning, and organizing products with attention to detail and consistency to uphold store standards.

Why You’ll Enjoy Working Here

• Energetic, Fast-Paced Environment
• Thrive in a dynamic setting where every day brings something new.
• Appreciation for Your Efforts: Your contributions are recognized and valued.
• Career Growth Opportunities: Build your skills and advance your career with us.
• Meaningful Impact: Take pride in helping customers save money and live better.

The minimum rate of pay for this position starts from $20.00.

Le taux horaire minimum pour ce poste débute à 20.00.

Minimum Qualifications

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.

Age - 16 or older

Preferred Qualifications

Walmart will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants and associates as required by law.

Primary Location

1205 PROSPERITY WAY, WILLIAMS LAKE, BC V2G 0A6, Canada

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