Produce Manager

Job summary

The Produce Manager will lead daily operations, including managing sales, margins, inventory, and merchandising standards. They are also responsible for recruiting, training, and developing team members while ensuring compliance with food safety and company policies.

Job details

Parkway Consumers Co-operative Limited Food Store | Roblin, Manitoba Parkway Consumers Co-operative Limited is currently seeking a Produce Department Manager to join our Food Store team in Roblin, Manitoba. This leadership role is ideal for an experienced retail professional who is passionate about fresh food, team development, operational excellence, and delivering outstanding customer experience. About Roblin, Manitoba Roblin is a welcoming community in western Manitoba surrounded by beautiful prairie landscapes, lakes, and outdoor recreation opportunities. The area serves as a regional hub for agriculture, retail, tourism, and local services, offering an excellent balance of career opportunities and small-town lifestyle. Whether you're looking to advance your retail leadership career or become part of a close-knit community, Roblin offers an exceptional place to live, work, and grow. About the Role The successful candidate will be a visible leader on the sales floor, supporting team members while creating a positive shopping experience for customers. Key Responsibilities * Lead the daily operations of the Produce Department. * Manage departmental sales, margins, expenses, pricing, and inventory performance. * Recruit, train, coach, and develop team members. * Foster a positive, engaged, and customer-focused team culture. * Ensure high standards of merchandising, freshness, product quality, and store image. * Maintain exceptional customer service standards and effectively resolve customer concerns. * Review and analyze department results and implement improvement plans as needed. * Manage ordering, receiving, inventory control, supplier invoices, and claims processes. * Ensure compliance with company policies, food safety requirements, and workplace safety standards. * Work collaboratively with the Food Store Manager to achieve store goals and operational objectives. Qualifications * Minimum 3 years of retail experience with 1 year of leadership or supervisory experience. * Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills. * A passion for customer service and team development. * Ability to work in a fast-paced retail environment. * Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. * Ability to stand, walk, bend, and move throughout the workday. Why Join Parkway Co-op? * Be part of a locally owned business that invests in the communities it serves. * Lead an important department within a successful and growing organization. * Enjoy opportunities for leadership development and career growth. * Work alongside a supportive team dedicated to serving local customers. * Make a meaningful impact every day in your community. * Relocation assistance may be available. Apply Today If you're a motivated leader who is passionate about fresh food, operational excellence, and developing high-performing teams, we want to hear from you. Join Parkway Co-op and help us continue delivering the quality, value, and service our members have come to expect.

What you’ll do

The Produce Manager will lead daily operations, including managing sales, margins, inventory, and merchandising standards. They are also responsible for recruiting, training, and developing team members while ensuring compliance with food safety and company policies.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 3 years of retail experience, including 1 year in a leadership or supervisory role. The position requires strong communication skills and the physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs and remain active throughout the workday.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance
• Leadership development
• Career growth opportunities

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Operational Excellence · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Team Leadership · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Retail management
• Team leadership
• Inventory management
• Merchandising
• Customer service
• Operational excellence
• Staff training
• Pricing strategy
• Food safety compliance
• Problem-solving
• Communication
• Organizational skills
• Supervision
• Tourism
• Lifting Ability
• Agriculture
• Customer Service
• Cooperation
• Sales
• Food Safety And Sanitation
• Leadership
• Inventory Control
• Invoicing
• Problem Solving
• Leadership Development
• Operational Excellence
• Operations
• Team Building
• Workplace Safety

Job areas

• Retail
• Management & Leadership
• Food & Beverage
• Customer Service & Support
• Produce Manager
• Retail Store Manager
• Shop Supervisors
• First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers

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