Manager Produce - Ottawa, Canada - FreshCo

FreshCo

Verified Company

Ottawa, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Requisition ID:174296

Career Group:
Store Management

Job Category:
Retail - Administration

Travel Requirements:0 - 10%

Job Type:
Full-Time

Country:
Canada (CA)

Province:
Ontario

City:
Ottawa

Location:3886 Orleans FreshCo

Postal Code:
K6A 2Z6

Our family of 134,000 employees and franchise affiliates share a collective passion for delivering exceptional shopping experiences and amazing food to all our customers.

Our mission is to nurture the things that make life better - great experiences, families, communities, and our employees. We are a family nurturing families.

A proudly Canadian company, we started in a small town in Nova Scotia but we are now in communities of all sizes across this great country.

With over 1500 stores in all 10 provinces, you may know us as Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Thrifty Foods, Lawtons Drug Stores or another of our great banners but we are all one extended family.

All **career opportunities will be open a minimum of 5 business days from the date of posting.

Overview:

The Produce Manager is responsible for the efficient and fiscally responsible operation of the department.

The Manager will lead and manage staff to achieve the highest level of customer service, while adhering to all Food Safety Protocols, Standard Operating Procedures, corporate policies and Health and Safety, and other programs and initiatives.

The Manager will also manage budgets, labour costs, inventory control, product presentation and merchandising.

The Manager will coach, motivate and develop their team to foster customer loyalty, fulfil customer needs and actively contribute to an environment of employee and customer engagement.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

Maximizes sales and profit objectives by implementing marketing and merchandising programs. Oversees merchandising displays, maintains product levels by stocking shelves and monitoring product inventory.
Manages department staff by hiring, scheduling, providing work direction, reviewing performance and providing feedback and conducting disciplinary procedures.
Performs administrative duties including signing time statements for payroll, ordering product, and producing sales, purchase and manager's reports.
Maintains inventory levels by counting stock, ordering and receiving product, and checking invoices.
Provides customer service by responding to their inquiries and resolving issues.
Maintains operating policies and procedures by reviewing, updating, and enforcing compliance with legislated requirements (e.g., Food Safety and Health & Safety), and by training staff.
Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications:

Above average communication skills (both oral and written)
Full knowledge of department operations and skills
Proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite Full knowledge of total store operations and skills
High School Diploma
Minimum 18 months of retail store experience, particularly in the specific department
Experience reading and analyzing financial reports, and experience in developing and adhering to budgets
Good understanding of Food Safety and Health and Safety legislation

Sobeys is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process and will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of this process.

While all responses are appreciated only those being considered for interviews will be acknowledged.

**We appreciate the interest from the Staffing industry however respectfully request no calls or unsolicited resumes from Agencies.