Freight Crew Manager

Ridley’s Family Markets; North Perth; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Grocery Department Manager to enhance customer relations and team morale. This role requires strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with other departments to drive sales and maintain inventory control. The ideal candidate will possess a solid understanding of grocery production and merchandising techniques, ensuring a smooth flow of products and services throughout the store. If you are passionate about providing exceptional service and fostering a positive work environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Ability to maintain high productivity and accuracy in job duties.
• Knowledge of grocery production fundamentals and merchandising.

Responsibilities

• Exhibit maximum customer relations through friendly behavior.
• Assist in planning and directing Grocery Department activities.
• Maintain effective control of department labor and inventory.

Skills

Customer Relations

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Merchandising

Inventory Management

Job description

Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty with accuracy and maintain a high level of productivity. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Possible ‘Reasonable Accommodations’ will be researched to determine if any are available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform any essential job duties.

1. Exhibit and develop maximum customer relations through friendly and courteous behavior.
2. Promote a high level of morale within department and store, utilizing friendly but professional methods of honest and open communication.
3. Maintain good working relationships with other department managers with the objective of improving sales storewide.
4. At all times remember that our success will be dependent upon our ability to work together.
5. Comply with all company policies, programs and directives as specified in the Code of Conduct.
6. Provide professional examples for other store team members to follow.
7. Assist in the planning, organization, and direction of the activities of the Grocery Department.
8. Know and have the ability to cost out all material to determine proper retails.
9. Aid in the development and growth of all department personnel by ensuring regular implementation of company training, evaluation, and counseling procedures.
10. Possess sufficient knowledge and ability to teach others all fundamentals of grocery production. This will include stocking, facing, stacking, unloading, organizing and finishing.
11. Plan aggressive merchandising programs for increased sales. Assist management with cross merchandising ideas with other departments.
12. Assist in maintaining effective control of department labor and inventory in line with established budgets and guidelines.
13. Assist in maintaining effective department security in compliance with company policy and directives.
14. Maintain an awareness of competitive activity within the store marketing areas at all times as it relates to the Grocery Department. Also, maintain awareness and concern for the company's interest and investment at all times through the regular practice of sound, honest judgment.
15. Conduct the receiving, storing, pricing and merchandising of all grocery products.
16. Maintain a high level of coordination and communication with other departments to ensure a smooth flow of products and service throughout the store and within the grocery operation.
17. Maintain adequate and appropriate department records at all times.