Produce Manager

Foodstuffs NZ; Kaiapoi; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

New World Kaiapoi in Canterbury, NZ seeks a commercially minded Produce Manager to lead the Produce Department with energy and pride, delivering the freshest fruit and vegetables to the local community.

You will coach a team, manage stock, pricing and rosters while upholding high food safety and presentation standards. A proactive leader who prioritises exceptional customer service will thrive in this locally owned supermarket.

Qualifications

• Leading and developing a high-performing team.
• Managing ordering, stock rotation and availability to minimise waste.
• Owning sales, gross profit, wages and rosters.
• Maintaining quality, presentation and food safety standards.
• Delivering outstanding customer service and pricing accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Leading, coaching and developing the team to build a positive, high-performing culture.
• Managing ordering, stock rotation and availability while minimising waste.
• Taking ownership of sales, gross profit, wages and rosters.
• Maintaining exceptional produce quality, presentation and food safety standards.
• Delivering outstanding customer service and ensuring pricing accuracy.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Retail experience

Commercial mindset

Organized

Results-driven

Customer service

Job description

Love fresh produce, leading people and driving results? This could be the opportunity for you!

New World Kaiapoi is looking for an enthusiastic, commercially minded Produce Manager to take the reins of our Produce Department and make it something truly special. We're passionate about delivering the freshest, highest-quality fruit and vegetables to our local community, and we need a strong leader who can bring energy, pride and outstanding standards to the department every day.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading, coaching and developing the team to build a positive, high-performing culture.
• Managing ordering, stock rotation and availability while minimising waste.
• Taking ownership of sales, gross profit, wages and rosters.
• Maintaining exceptional produce quality, presentation and food safety standards.
• Delivering outstanding customer service and ensuring pricing accuracy.

What We're Looking For

• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Retail experience, ideally in Produce
• Commercially minded, organised and results-driven.
• A passion for fresh produce, quality and presentation.
• A proactive attitude and commitment to excellent customer service.

Hours

Ideally Tuesday to Saturday, 6:00am–2:00pm.

If you're ready to take ownership, inspire a team and make a real difference in a locally owned supermarket, we'd love to hear from you!