Produce Department Manager - Franchise

Come make your difference in communities across Canada, where authenticity, trust and making connections is valued – as we shape the future of Canadian retail, together.  Our commitment to positively impact the lives of all Canadians provides employees a range of opportunities and experiences to help Canadians Live Life Well®.

At Your Independent Grocer, we succeed through collaboration and commitment and set a high bar for ourselves and those around us. Whether you are just starting your career, re-entering the workforce, or looking for a new job, this is where you belong. We have opportunities for hard working, enthusiastic and reliable people just like you.

Key Responsibilities

At Your Independent Grocer, it’s about our respect for the colleague, customer and making a positive difference in the community.

In this exciting role, you will:

• Promote/support superior customer relations and provide customers with the “Ultimate Shopping Experience”
• Work with colleagues to improve productivity, engagement and retention
• Be committed to maintaining merchandising and operational standards
• Be accountable for departmental financial objectives
• Be constantly on the lookout for great talent to join our team
• Develop extensive product knowledge within your department
• Participate as a member of the store management team to ensure overall store success
• Be committed to maintaining an exceptional level of food safety

Requirements

We’re looking for talented, passionate Leaders with:

• Exceptional customer service skills and a talent for building customer loyalty.
• The ability to lead, coach and motivate colleagues.
• Strong financial acumen to deliver outstanding business results.
• A commitment to delivering consistent results, everyday.
• A strong commitment to the time required to operate a successful department.(may be in excess of 44hrs a week)
• 3-5 years produce retail experience
• Able to stand for length of shift. (sometimes in excess of 8 hours)
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Demonstrated commitment to customer and employee relations.
• Able to work as a member of a team and support the execution of team goals.
• Previous retail management experience specific to the Produce department is an asset.

Additional info

• You will be eligible for enrollment into the management incentive plan, RRSP contribution and benefits package.

Our commitment to Sustainability and Social Impact is an essential part of the way we do business, and we focus our attention on areas where we can have the greatest impact. Our approach to sustainability and social impact is based on three pillars – Environment, Sourcing and Community – and we are constantly looking for ways to demonstrate leadership in these important areas. Our CORE Values – Care, Ownership, Respect and Excellence – guide all our decision-making and come to life through our Blue Culture. We offer our employees progressive careers, comprehensive training, flexibility, and other competitive benefits – these are some of the many reasons why we are one of Canada’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Greenest Employers & Canada’s Top Employers for Young People.

If you are unsure whether your experience matches every requirement above, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are looking for varied perspectives which include diverse experiences that we can add to our team.

We have a long-standing focus on diversity, equity and inclusion because we know it will make our company a better place to work and shop. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our employees, candidates and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.  
 
Please Note:
Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal background check. Details will be provided through the application process.    

NOTE: The Employer noted in this posting is an independently owned corporation (“Franchisee”) which is licensed to use the “Your Independent Grocer” trademark(s) by Loblaws Inc. Applicants hired by a franchisee will be employees of the franchisee. No employment or similar relationship will be created between the applicant and Loblaws Inc. or its affiliates.

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