Produce Manager

Co-op • Carman, MB

6d • Onsite

About The Position

This role reports to the Food Manager and is responsible for providing strategic leadership to the Produce Team Members to ensure operational efficiencies and processes are followed to align with the strategy, objectives, and vision of the respective department. The Produce Manager will collaborate with the Food Store Manager to determine current and future capabilities required for effective execution of merchandising, marketing, image/fixed assets, talent development, and driving sales. Key responsibilities include recruitment, performance management, team member relations, health and safety, marketing, merchandising, fixed asset management, and administrative duties. The position requires occasional travel (1-3 times per year) for seminars, conferences, competition checks, or to assist in alternate locations, which may change based on operational needs.

Requirements

• Excellent customer service skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to problem solve.
• Highly motivated and organized.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to provide leadership and motivate employees.
• Grade 12 or Equivalent.
• Previous experience (3-5 years) in a retail environment with supervisory responsibilities.
• Food Safety Certificate.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work a variety of shifts including days, evenings, and weekends.
• Honest and trustworthy.
• Results-oriented.
• Commitment to ongoing development in the industry.

Nice To Haves

• Preference for post-secondary education (business diploma or degree).
• Preference for produce experience.

Responsibilities

• Providing strategic leadership to the Produce Team Members.
• Ensuring operational efficiencies and processes are followed.
• Aligning departmental strategy, objectives, and vision.
• Determining current and future capabilities for merchandising, marketing, image/fixed assets, and talent development.
• Driving sales within the produce department.
• Managing recruitment, performance, and team member relations.
• Overseeing health and safety protocols.
• Handling marketing and merchandising activities.
• Managing fixed assets and administrative duties.
• Traveling out of town and out of province for industry events or to assist other locations as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries.
• Comprehensive benefit package.
• Employer matched pension plan.
• Learning opportunities for growth and development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED