Produce - Manager Produce

Job summary

The Produce Manager is responsible for leading, coaching, and developing department staff to ensure high levels of customer engagement and operational excellence. They oversee financial performance, including budget management and labour costs, while maintaining high standards for product presentation and regulatory compliance.

Job details

Ready to start fresh? The Produce Manager is responsible for coaching, motivating, and developing department staff to foster customer loyalty, fulfil customer needs and actively contribute to an environment of employee and customer engagement. They are fiscally responsible for the operation of the department and will manage budgets, labour costs, inventory control, product presentation and merchandising while adhering to all protocols, procedures, policies and other programs and initiatives. Here’s where you’ll have an impact: People Leadership Create a coaching and development culture for all store employees that embraces a passion for food Demonstrate outstanding leadership while serving as a role model Manage direct reports including selection, orientation, training and development, performance management, succession planning and compensation Manage store operations and communicate requirements/changes to department employees as required Customer Offering Create a shopping experience that engages customers in a way that enhances loyalty, sales and profit Demonstrate exceptional product knowledge, including awareness of product changes, promotions, and seasonal trends Order, receive, organize, rotate, merchandise and present products and stock in accordance with company standards Provide superior customer service to meet customer needs Policy/ Regulatory Adherence Ensure all applicable company policies and procedures are communicated and adhered to by employees Ensure that Occupational Health & Safety, food safety, and other regulatory requirements and procedures are implemented and maintained Maintain a thorough understanding of all relevant company programs and attend training as required Financial Manage the department budget and ensure the department achieves all financial targets and maximizes sales and margins, including appropriate sales forecasting, variance analysis and correction, and labour cost control Personal/ Professional Development Thorough understanding of all relevant company programs; attend training as required Keeps abreast of local competitor activity, industry trends and makes recommendations on internal pricing, promotions, and product policies Employee Engagement Act as the employer of choice by actively supporting an environment of employee engagement Initiate, support, participate and lead community and charitable events and activities Other Duties Coordinate maintenance of department equipment and repairs Provide feedback for continuous improvement Maintain a clean and safe working environment as per Company requirements Other duties as required What you bring to the table: Minimum 18 months of retail store experience, produce experience preferred High School Diploma Full knowledge of total store and department operations Experience reading and analyzing financial reports, and experience in developing and adhering to budgets Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite Above average communication skills (oral and written) Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment

What you’ll do

The Produce Manager is responsible for leading, coaching, and developing department staff to ensure high levels of customer engagement and operational excellence. They oversee financial performance, including budget management and labour costs, while maintaining high standards for product presentation and regulatory compliance.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 18 months of retail store experience, with a preference for produce-specific experience. A high school diploma is required, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to analyze financial reports.

Listed skills

• People leadership · Preferred
• Coaching · Preferred
• Inventory Control · Preferred
• Product Knowledge · Preferred
• Customer service · Preferred
• Financial analysis · Preferred
• Food safety · Preferred
• Microsoft Office Suite · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• People Leadership
• Coaching
• Budget Management
• Inventory Control
• Merchandising
• Product Knowledge
• Customer Service
• Financial Analysis
• Sales Forecasting
• Labour Cost Control
• Food Safety
• Occupational Health & Safety
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Communication Skills
• Performance Management
• Succession Planning
• Retail Operations
• Maintenance Coordination
• Variance Analysis
• Financial Statement Analysis
• Communication
• Customer Engagement
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Training And Development
• Loyalty Programs
• Employee Engagement
• Occupational Safety And Health
• Sales
• Food Safety And Sanitation
• Leadership
• Microsoft Office
• Operations
• Visual Merchandising
• Competitive Analysis
• Payroll Cost

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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