Department Manager – Produce (including Salad Bar/Fresh To Go (FTG), Bulk Food, Floral, Garden Centre)
Top Benefits
About the role
Department Manager (permanent full time) – Produce (South Shore Market) - Currently supporting Liverpool Superstore #331
In this role, you will be responsible for all fresh produce and dry goods programs in conjunction with the assigned produce department and additional assigned fresh food areas within the store.
As part of our Management Team, you will be a mentor and leader, developing your team through succession planning initiatives, supporting our Care, Ownership, Respect, and Excellence (CORE) Values. Part of your responsibility as a Department Manager will include weekly rotational responsibilities/ participation as part of our Manager on Duty rotation.
No Previous Produce, Retail, Food Service or Management Experience?
At Loblaw, we offer a comprehensive training program to the successful applicant. While the successful applicant may benefit from having Food Service/Restaurant or Retail Store Experience or previous experience leading/managing a team, we are on the lookout for a candidate willing to learn and take on a new career in Retail.
What you'll do:
- Oversee the day-to-day operations of the produce department within a store
- Ensure the department meets or exceeds sales and profitability goals
- Train and develop department colleagues in customer service, product knowledge, and merchandising
- Ensure merchandise is stocked, displayed, and priced appropriately
- Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with other departments to ensure timely replenishment
- Maintain a clean and safe department for customers and employees
- Manage departmental expenses and assist in budget preparation
- Communicate regularly with store management and other department managers to ensure store-wide goals are being met
- Be constantly on the lookout for great talent to join our team
- Lead, coach and motivate colleagues to improve productivity, engagement and retention
- Be committed to maintaining merchandising and operational standards
- Building and leading diverse teams that foster a workplace of inclusiveness and belonging
What you bring:
- High school diploma or equivalent; some college coursework preferred
- Previous retail management experience, preferably in a departmental or specialty store setting
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate and develop associates
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends
- Proficiency in basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office
- Knowledge of retail operations, including merchandising, inventory management, and customer service
- Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods of time.
About Loblaw Companies Limited
Our Purpose – Live Life Well
Loblaw Companies Limited is Canada’s food and pharmacy leader, the nation’s largest retailer, and the majority unit holder of Choice Properties Real Estate Investment Trust. Loblaw – and its portfolio of grocery, health and beauty, financial services and apparel businesses – provides Canadians with an unparalleled mix of value, assortment and convenience, and offers Canadians two of the country’s most recognized brands – President’s Choice and no name.
The acquisition of Shoppers Drug Mart, along with the powerful Life Brand and Optimum brand, has only served to reinforce our leadership position in the marketplace. As well, our PC Plus program, omni-channel efforts and multicultural merchandising offerings continued to be points of differentiation for our customer experience.
In 2019, Loblaw has been recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, Best Diversity Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc.
IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT FRAUD AFFECTING OUR JOBSEEKERS.
Please be advised that recruitment fraud has affected a number of Canadian companies. In such schemes, individuals posing as legitimate recruiters may request personal information and payment from those seeking employment.
Loblaw Companies Limited, its subsidiaries, and recruiting agencies will never ask for payment at any stage in the recruitment process. All legitimate postings may be accessed via our career website.
Department Manager – Produce (including Salad Bar/Fresh To Go (FTG), Bulk Food, Floral, Garden Centre)
Top Benefits
About the role
Department Manager (permanent full time) – Produce (South Shore Market) - Currently supporting Liverpool Superstore #331
In this role, you will be responsible for all fresh produce and dry goods programs in conjunction with the assigned produce department and additional assigned fresh food areas within the store.
As part of our Management Team, you will be a mentor and leader, developing your team through succession planning initiatives, supporting our Care, Ownership, Respect, and Excellence (CORE) Values. Part of your responsibility as a Department Manager will include weekly rotational responsibilities/ participation as part of our Manager on Duty rotation.
No Previous Produce, Retail, Food Service or Management Experience?
At Loblaw, we offer a comprehensive training program to the successful applicant. While the successful applicant may benefit from having Food Service/Restaurant or Retail Store Experience or previous experience leading/managing a team, we are on the lookout for a candidate willing to learn and take on a new career in Retail.
What you'll do:
- Oversee the day-to-day operations of the produce department within a store
- Ensure the department meets or exceeds sales and profitability goals
- Train and develop department colleagues in customer service, product knowledge, and merchandising
- Ensure merchandise is stocked, displayed, and priced appropriately
- Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with other departments to ensure timely replenishment
- Maintain a clean and safe department for customers and employees
- Manage departmental expenses and assist in budget preparation
- Communicate regularly with store management and other department managers to ensure store-wide goals are being met
- Be constantly on the lookout for great talent to join our team
- Lead, coach and motivate colleagues to improve productivity, engagement and retention
- Be committed to maintaining merchandising and operational standards
- Building and leading diverse teams that foster a workplace of inclusiveness and belonging
What you bring:
- High school diploma or equivalent; some college coursework preferred
- Previous retail management experience, preferably in a departmental or specialty store setting
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate and develop associates
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends
- Proficiency in basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office
- Knowledge of retail operations, including merchandising, inventory management, and customer service
- Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods of time.
About Loblaw Companies Limited
Our Purpose – Live Life Well
Loblaw Companies Limited is Canada’s food and pharmacy leader, the nation’s largest retailer, and the majority unit holder of Choice Properties Real Estate Investment Trust. Loblaw – and its portfolio of grocery, health and beauty, financial services and apparel businesses – provides Canadians with an unparalleled mix of value, assortment and convenience, and offers Canadians two of the country’s most recognized brands – President’s Choice and no name.
The acquisition of Shoppers Drug Mart, along with the powerful Life Brand and Optimum brand, has only served to reinforce our leadership position in the marketplace. As well, our PC Plus program, omni-channel efforts and multicultural merchandising offerings continued to be points of differentiation for our customer experience.
In 2019, Loblaw has been recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, Best Diversity Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc.
IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT FRAUD AFFECTING OUR JOBSEEKERS.
Please be advised that recruitment fraud has affected a number of Canadian companies. In such schemes, individuals posing as legitimate recruiters may request personal information and payment from those seeking employment.
Loblaw Companies Limited, its subsidiaries, and recruiting agencies will never ask for payment at any stage in the recruitment process. All legitimate postings may be accessed via our career website.