The Opportunity:
Red River Co-op is recruiting for the position of Produce Manager at our Seasons Food Store located at 755 Sterling Lyon Parkway, Winnipeg, Manitoba . This position reports to the Store Manager. The Produce Manager adds value to our Co-operative by providing leadership and direction to all aspects of bakery department operations.
Essential responsibilities of the position include the following:
Provide leadership and direction in the execution of financial results and store budget objectives in the areas of sales, margins, expenses and profits.
Ensure standards of department presentation and operations are met, including cleanliness and sanitation, inventory control, purchasing, and the delivery of world-class customer service.
Provide leadership in the area of employee relations, including hiring, training, development, performance management, discipline, and administration of co-op policies.
Build and maintain a strong culture of employee and customer engagement within the department.
A full responsibility list will be provided to candidates selected for interviews.
About You:
To be successful in this role, you will bring the following skills and competencies:
A minimum of 2 years of retail management experience, or non-management retail experience performing at a high level (department assistant or higher).
Sound knowledge of department financial operations.
Strong communication skills (both written and verbal).
Excellent interpersonal skills, with a special skill of motivating staff to achieve strong operating results.
Red River Co-op welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process by contacting the Human Resources Division at (204) 631-4600, or [email protected], or in person at 10 Prairie Way in Winnipeg.
Total Rewards:
Red River Co-op offers a comprehensive total rewards package including group insurance, a strong pension plan, and an employee discount. Advancement opportunities abound in the Co-operative Retailing System, and we encourage ongoing professional development along with up to 100% reimbursement for post-secondary course work. Additional details will be shared with candidates as part of the interview process.
