Produce Manager

Loblaw Companies Limited; Powell River; On-site; CAD 37,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading grocery retailer in Canada is seeking a Produce Manager to oversee the produce department. Responsibilities include training staff, scheduling, and ensuring compliance with health and safety policies. Applicants should have at least 2 years of experience in produce management and strong communication skills. This role offers a competitive salary ranging from $37,500 to $55,300 annually, depending on experience and location.

Benefits

Comprehensive training

Flexibility in scheduling

Progressive career opportunities

Qualifications

• 2 years of Produce Management experience preferred.
• Ability to maintain cleanliness to appropriate standards.
• Open availability and flexibility to work according to business needs.

Responsibilities

• Train staff to understand policies and procedures.
• Schedule department to meet business needs.
• Comply with Health and Safety policies.

Skills

Produce Management experience

Excellent communication skills

Customer focus

Ability to manage people

Knowledge of produce operations

Flexibility to work various shifts

Job description

Overview

Come make your difference in communities across Canada, where authenticity, trust and making connections is valued – as we shape the future of Canadian retail, together. Our commitment to positively impact the lives of all Canadians provides employees a range of opportunities and experiences to help Canadians Live Life Well.

At No Frills, we succeed through collaboration and commitment and set a high bar for ourselves and those around us. Whether you are just starting your career, re-entering the workforce, or looking for a new job, this is where you belong. We have opportunities for hard working, enthusiastic and reliable people just like you.

Responsibilities

• Properly train staff to understand the policies and procedures and know how to communicate effectively with the customer
• Schedule department appropriately to meet business needs
• Handle customer complaints in a proper and efficient manner
• Comply with all Health and Safety and Food Safety policies within the store and ensure that all policies are followed by staff
• Train and motivate staff
• Delegate and prioritize workload for staff
• Effectively merchandise advertising and promotional programs
• Recommend aggressive and achievable sales goals
• Maintain up to date information about market trends and competitor activities
• Receiving, storing and handling of the product to ensure efficient, effective results
• Ensure proper product rotation as required
• Ensure proper signage for produce displays to enhance sales/profits
• Ensure pricing integrity
• Accountability for store in the absence of the Franchisee including key carrying and alarm responsibilities
• Any other duties that may be required to ensure courteous friendly service, competitively priced products, and a store that meets and maintains the hygiene standards specified

Qualifications/Experience

• 2 years Produce Management experience preferred
• Demonstrated understanding of critical success factors for the No Frills concept as a discount food store focusing on low price image.
• Demonstrated understanding of the produce department’s impact on store performance in the following ways:
  • merchandising to appropriate No Frills standards
  • maintaining and ordering proper inventories
  • checking invoices for proper pricing
  • maintaining cleanliness to appropriate standards

• Excellent communication skills
• Demonstrated Customer focus
• Ability to manage people
• Ability to work with minimal functional direction
• Solid knowledge of all aspects of the produce area, operations and products.
• Open availability and flexibility to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays according to the needs of the business

Company Commitment and Benefits

Our commitment to Sustainability and Social Impact is an essential part of the way we do business. Our approach is based on three pillars – Environment, Sourcing and Community – and we continuously demonstrate leadership in these areas. Our CORE Values – Care, Ownership, Respect and Excellence – guide all decision-making and come to life through our Blue Culture. We offer employees progressive careers, comprehensive training, flexibility, and other competitive benefits – these are some of the reasons we are recognized as Canada’s Top Employers and leaders in diversity and sustainability.

Additional Information

If you are unsure whether your experience matches every requirement above, we encourage you to apply anyway. We value varied perspectives and diverse experiences. We have a long-standing focus on diversity, equity and inclusion and are committed to accessible environments for employees, candidates and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability can be made at any stage of application and employment.

Please Note: Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal background check. Details will be provided through the application process.

NOTE: The Employer noted in this posting is an independently owned corporation ("Franchisee") licensed to use the "No Frills" trademark by Loblaws Inc. Applicants hired by a franchisee will be employees of the franchisee. No employment or similar relationship will be created between the applicant and Loblaws Inc. or its affiliates.

Hiring Range / Échelle salariale à l’embauche : $37,500.00 - $55,300.00 per year. A candidate’s experience and knowledge, as well as the geographical region, may be factored into pay.

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