Produce Assistant Manager

Luckett Retail Management Inc.; Halifax; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail management company is seeking a Produce Assistant Manager in Halifax. This role focuses on team development, inventory management, and delivering exceptional customer service. The ideal candidate will have a background in produce management and possess strong leadership qualities, ensuring the department meets operational standards.

Benefits

Competitive Wages & Incentive Program

Affordable HealthCare Benefits

Generous Employee Discount Program

Paid Training and Development

Flexible, Fun, Supportive Environment

Advancement Opportunities

Qualifications

• 3-5 years Produce Management/Supervisory experience required.
• In-depth knowledge of inventory management and merchandising.
• Good communication and motivational skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop a strong team focused on coaching, training, and customer service.
• Maintain employee morale and promote cooperation.
• Order merchandise and manage inventory control.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Team Player

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Job description

Are you looking for a fantastic management position where creativity, quality and care really count?

We are currently seeking an innovative PRODUCE ASSISTANT MANAGER to lead our team and share our vision of providing superior quality products.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Competitive Wages & Incentive Program
• Affordable HealthCare Benefits
• Generous Employee Discount Program
• Paid Training and Development
• Flexible, Fun, Supportive and Growing work environment
• Advancement Opportunities
  
  

Duties

• Develop a strong team with a focus on coaching, training and customer service.
• Maintain high standards of employee morale and promote an atmosphere of cooperation and teamwork.
• Openly and honestly provide performance feedback to produce team members as per the company standard procedures.
• Maintain labour ratios within budget by ensuring a high level of productivity of all staff and adjust scheduling to project business volumes
• Take a creative and entrepreneurial approach to work- generate ideas, take ownership and gain understanding of how business works.
• Order merchandise and maintain inventory control to minimize out-of-stocks and over-stocks, ensure freshness and product quality and maximize sales and turnover.
• Help manage the produce department for maximum profit.
• Help manage the produce department according to Pete's Core Values.
• To provide advice on product selection, quality and preparation.
  
  

Qualifications

• 3-5 years Produce Management/Supervisory
• An in-depth knowledge of inventory management and merchandising
• Good communication and motivational skills
• Highly organized
• Proven excellence in Customer Service skills
• Produce knowledge required
• Prior food handling experience an asset
• Excellent attention to detail
• Basic math
• Reliable
• Team player
• Flexible Schedule - Must be able to work days, evenings and weekends
• Frequent heavy lifting (up to 50 lbs) is required