Produce Production Assistant Manager

Farm Boy Inc.; London; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in fresh and quality grocery retail is seeking an Assistant Production in London, Ontario, to support the backroom operations of the Produce Department. The ideal candidate will have supervisory experience and excellent communication skills, committed to delivering a superior customer service experience. This full-time role requires effective management of daily operations while ensuring health and safety standards are met.

Benefits

Accommodation available for applicants with disabilities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of supervisory experience in a similar role.
• Fluency in English and French is an asset.
• Ability to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Oversee quality standards and packaging of produce.
• Provide administrative support to management and maintain cleanliness.
• Provide exceptional customer service and training to department personnel.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Judgment

Decision-making

Ability to learn systems

Adaptability

Education

Post-secondary program

Job description

This position is responsible for assisting the Department Manager in the day-to-day operations of the backroom in the Produce Department. The performance of the duties must ensure a quality service approach to all employees customers and suppliers. All responsibilities must be performed in a manner consistent with the Farm Boy Way.

Major Responsibilities :

• Provide superior customer service and support Farm Boys vision of the best fresh shopping experience.
• Oversee the preparation packaging pricing rotation and quality standards of produce.
• Provide administrative support to the management team (e.g. recording of shrink supply inventory and orders).
• Keep the work storage and store areas clean and safe at all times by performing general housekeeping as required including equipment maintenance and sanitizing sweeping and mopping.
• Lead by example by promoting corporate policies customer service standards departmental cleanliness and opening and closing procedures.
• Assist relieve and train department personnel as requested by the management team.
• Comply with all corporate policies especially as they relate to Health and Safety Food Safety and equipment use.
• May be requested to undertake other related duties on a periodic basis.

Qualifications :

• Typically requires completion of a post-secondary program plus a minimum of 1 year of progressively responsible supervisory or management experience in a similar role or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Excellent organizational interpersonal and analytical skills.
• Clear and effective communication style both written and oral.
• Good judgment and decision-making abilities while communicating with customers and Farm Boy team members.
• Ability to learn manual and automated systems / tools.
• Skilled at working in a fast-paced environment while maintaining priorities and a high level of performance.
• Flexible schedule including weekends evenings and holidays.
• Fluency in English and French shall be considered an asset.

Work & Sensory Environment :

• Providing service to several people or departments working under many simultaneous deadlines.
• Required to stand and walk for long periods of time during shift.
• Required to lift carry or handle heavy objects.

Additional Information :

FBSWE

Accommodation is available upon request for applicants and employees with disabilities.

Remote Work : Employment Type :

Full-time

Key Skills

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

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Assistant Production • London, Ontario, Canada