Produce Manager

Foodstuffs North Island; Coromandel; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

New World Whitianga, part of Foodstuffs North Island, is seeking a Produce Manager to own the department and lead the team in delivering fresh, full, and appealing displays for customers.

You will manage ordering, stock levels, and the product range while coaching staff and ensuring food safety and safety standards are met. Applicants must be a New Zealand citizen/resident or hold a valid work visa.

Qualifications

• Proven management or 2IC experience in retail.
• Strong understanding of seasonal produce and category management.
• Experience using SAP systems.
• Ability to handle fast-paced environment.
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day running of Produce department.
• Manage ordering and stock levels through in-store systems.
• Control department costs in line with store expectations.
• Ensure right product range for customers.
• Keep shelves full, displays sharp, and quality top-notch.
• Managing ordering, stock levels, and reduce waste.
• Coach and support your team to bring their best every day.
• Ensure food safety and Health & Safety standards are met.

Skills

Retail management

Team leadership

Customer focus

Pace handling

Tools

SAP

Job description

Do you have apassion for fresh produce and a proven ability to lead a team? If so, we've gotan exciting opportunity for a Produce Manager to join our New World Whitianga team.

About therole:

As ourProduce Manager, you'll take full ownership of the department and ensureeverything runs smoothly day-to-day. You'll lead from the front, coaching,mentoring and motivating your team to deliver a fresh, full and appealingdepartment our customers love.

• Leadingthe day-to-day running of our busy Produce department
• Managing ordering and stock levels throughin-store systems
• Controlling department costs in line withstore expectations
• Ensuring the right product range for ourcustomers
• Keepingshelves full, displays sharp, and quality top-notch
• Managingordering, stock levels, and reduce waste
• Coachingand supporting your team to bring their best every day
• Ensuringfood safety and Health & Safety standards are met

What we'relooking for:

• Proven experience in a management or 2IC rolewithin retail
• Strong understanding of seasonal produce andcategory management
• Experience using SAP systems
• Someonewho can handle the pace and keep things running smoothly
• A positive attitude and strongwork ethic

Availability:

• You'll need to be available towork at least one weekend day

What’s init for you:

• Asupportive, high-energy team environment
• Opportunitiesto grow and develop your career
• Thechance to make a real impact in a key department

Applicants mustbe a New Zealand Citizen/ Resident or must hold a Valid Work Visa.

Be part of a teamthat values hard work, supports one another, and takes pride in delivering agreat shopping experience to our community.