Produce Department Manager

Freson Market Ltd.; Fort Saskatchewan; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Freson Market Ltd. is seeking a Full-Time Produce Department Manager for our Fort Saskatchewan, AB location. You will lead the Produce Team, drive merchandising, manage inventory, and schedule staff to meet customer needs.

We require at least 3 years of progressive produce/retail management, strong leadership and communication skills, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Join Freson Bros. and contribute to our Drive, Integrity, and Growth culture.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of progressive produce/retail management experience.
• Proven ability to meet financial objectives in a produce/grocery setting.
• Experience leading teams in fast-paced environments.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable working during peak hours, including evenings, weekends.
• Able to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Willingness for continuous learning and development.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Produce Team in merchandising displays for weekly, promotional, and seasonal needs.
• Inventory management through weekly ordering, record & invoice maintenance, and quarterly counts.
• Schedule Department Team Members to meet production and customer needs.
• Ensure company standards and department programs are followed.
• Assist Store Manager with recruiting while maintaining a high-performance team.
• Train, develop, and motivate Produce Department Team Members.
• Resolve customer concerns and provide a positive customer experience.
• Maintain a clean and sanitized work area.
• Champion Freson Bros. brand and culture by modeling Drive, Integrity, and Growth.
• Provide an exceptional customer experience.

Skills

People leadership

Retail management

Team development

Communication skills

Learning agility

Tools

Google Suite

Job description

We are hiring for a Full-Time Produce Department Manager position with a wage range of $50,000 - $60,000 at our location in Fort Saskatchewan, AB.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Lead Produce Team in merchandising produce items for weekly, promotional, and seasonal displays
• Inventory Management through weekly ordering, record & invoice maintenance, and leading quarterly inventory counts
• Schedule Produce Department Team Members to ensure that production and customer needs are met
• Ensure company standards are met and department programs are followed
• Assist the Store Manager with recruiting while maintaining a high-performance work team
• Train, develop, and motivate Produce Department Team Members
• Resolve customer and Produce Department concerns and complaints, and provide a positive customer experience
• Maintain a clean and sanitized work area
• Champion the Freson Bros. brand and culture by modeling our qualities of Drive, Integrity, and Growth
• Providing an exceptional customer experience

What you Bring:

• 3 years minimum of progressive produce department, grocery, or retail management experience
• A history of meeting financial objectives and targets in a produce or grocery environment
• Proven ability to lead a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Strong Google Suite skills and the ability to quickly learn new computer programs
• Exceptional communication, and interpersonal skills
• A passion for leading and developing others
• Effective critical thinking and conflict resolution skills
• Comfortable working during peak food-retail hours (i.e. evenings, daytime, weekends, and holidays)
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50lbs

Most importantly, the willingness and enthusiasm for continuous learning and development.

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