Meat Program Supervisor

At Freson Bros., we are committed to providing our customers with fresh, local food, warm hospitality, and pride ourselves in supporting the communities we are in. We have 16 locations across Alberta, employing over 1200 Team Members. We believe in honouring the tradition of the craft and Bakers, Butchers, Chefs and Sausage Makers are championed here. We foster a work environment that is built on collaboration, respect and integrity. If you are someone who is highly motivated and looking for career growth, we invite you to apply! Freson Bros., an Alberta-owned and operated fresh food retail chain, invites experienced butchers to apply for the Meat Program Supervisor position. Based out of the Freson Bros. Operations Office in Stony Plain, this position provides leadership to Store Meat department teams and assists in the implementation of Meat programs across all 16 locations. Qualifications: 3+ years of experience in butcher shop operation and management Extensive knowledge of butchery skills is required A history of meeting financial objectives, company standards, and targets as a team leader Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills Able to work independently and within teams A passion for leading and developing others Effective critical thinking and conflict resolution skills Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment during peak food-retail hours (i.e. evenings, weekends, holidays) Proficiency in Google Suite the ability to quickly learn new computer programs Ability to work in-office and travel to locations across Alberta Most importantly, the willingness and enthusiasm for continuous learning and development. Freson Bros. Leader Qualities: Astute Business Acumen: The capability of growing and effectively managing an operational business unit. Inspiring Leadership: Belief in the value of teamwork and the ability to harness the collective talent of individuals. Ambition: Self-motivated and disciplined to achieve personal and professional success. Brand Ambassadorship: Passionate about delivering the Freson Bros. Brand with Team Members to all guests. Role & Responsibilities: Maintain and monitor company-wide Meat programs and procedures Manage the sourcing, purchasing and logistics of meat and seafood products Build and maintain relationships with existing and potential vendors Assist Director, Meat & Seafood on new product initiatives Provide Meat Management teams support to: Achieve weekly, segment, and yearly targets (sales, budget, productivity, etc.) Manage day-to-day operations Resolve inventory and operational issues promptly Acquire and train new Meat Team Members Implement product recall procedures Create and monitor merchandising initiatives including planograms and merchandising programs Regular visitation to store locations to provide assistance and ensure compliance with operational standards & procedures KPIs: Production costs, labour utilization, in-store program results Reports to the Director, Meat & Seafood Position Details: Position Type: Full Time, Permanent Work Environment: In-Person, Stony Plain Operations Office Travel: 40% (company vehicle provided and expenses covered) Salary Range: $55,000-60,000 annually Freson Bros. Perks: Performance-based bonus structure Group Benefits plan for all Full-Time Team Members Team Member Grocery Discount Program Team Member Lunch Program Endless professional development and training opportunities #FBOPS Freson Bros. Perks: Group Benefits plan available for all Full-Time Team Members Team Member Grocery Discount Program Team Member Discounted Lunch Program Endless professional development and training opportunities Become a Team Member! If you’re the individual we are looking for, we invite you to submit your resume with a cover letter about what piqued your interest in this role. For more information about what we believe in at Freson Bros. and our foundational values, visit our website at: https://www.freson.com/careers/

Oversee company-wide meat programs, including sourcing, purchasing, and logistics for meat and seafood products. Provide leadership and operational support to store meat department teams to achieve sales and productivity targets.

Requires over 3 years of experience in butcher shop operation and management with extensive butchery skills. Must be proficient in Google Suite and capable of traveling to various locations across Alberta.

• Performance-based Bonus Structure • Group Benefits Plan • Team Member Grocery Discount Program • Team Member Lunch Program • Professional Development and Training Opportunities

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• Butchery Skills
• Operations Management
• Leadership
• Vendor Relationship Management
• Inventory Management
• Merchandising
• Google Suite
• Conflict Resolution
• Critical Thinking
• Financial Objective Tracking
• Staff Training
• Logistics

• Management & Leadership
• Retail
• Food & Beverage
• Trades
• Logistics

Minimum experience

3+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week