Department Manager, Produce

With over 185 stores and nearly 22,000 team members, Save-On-Foods is Western Canada’s largest grocery retail company and a great place to grow your career. Committed to its core values of service, people, innovation, fun and integrity, Save-On-Foods is known for its World Class Team that goes the extra mile for its customers, team members, and communities. A division of Pattison Food Group Ltd., Save-On-Foods is B.C.’s Most Loved Brand and certified a Great Place to Work®.

We are hiring for a Department Manager, Produce at our Save-On-Foods location in Sparwood, BC.

This is a full-time position, 40 hours per week, and the successful applicant must have open availability.

You will be responsible for:

- Leading the department, acting as a coach, mentor, and resource while fostering a positive team environment focused on Always Customer First service.

- Delivering operational excellence through customer experience, health and safety, food safety, and merchandising.

- Engaging and retaining team members through training, performance management, rewards/recognition, and succession planning.

- Communicating key messages and business objectives to team members in the department, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

- Reviewing and analyzing financial reports, identifying opportunities to improve performance, and presenting KPIs to the management team.

- Analyzing business/HR metrics and dashboards of the department.

- Supporting with implementing strategies to grow sales and customer loyalty.

- Leading inventory counts/period end of the department and resolving issues as required.

- Performing all job duties throughout the department as needed, including lifting weight (up to 50 lbs), standing for long periods of time, and working in hot/cold environments.

You have:

- 1-3 years of retail experience.

- Leadership experience is an asset.

- Food Safe Certification.

- A post-secondary education in a business related field is an asset.

- Experience and/or knowledge with:
- Achieving sales targets and profitability.

- Executing merchandising plans and creating in-store displays to drive sales.

- Human Resources (e.g. training, development, coaching and mentoring).

- Workforce planning and scheduling considerations.

- Health and safety policies, procedures, and safe work practices.

- Proficiency with computer applications.

You are:

- A leader that embodies and demonstrates our leadership competency model through communication, collaboration, initiative and emotional intelligence.

- An effective communicator, with interpersonal and relationship building skills.

- Proactive in taking initiative with an entrepreneurial mindset.

- Able to thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environment while meeting organizational goals.

- Detail-oriented and committed to high standards, consistently upholding department expectations and supporting operational excellence.

- Results-oriented with strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Here are some of the perks we offer:

- Eligible to participate in the Retail Management Incentive Plan.

- Get paid every Friday!

- Exclusive team member offers and discounts.

- Benefits & pension eligibility.

- Wellness and team member assistance program.

- Educational reimbursement & scholarship opportunities.

- Opportunities to learn and grow.

Compensation Details:
$54,080.00
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