Produce Department Manager

At Freson Bros., we are committed to providing our customers with fresh, local food, warm hospitality, and pride ourselves in supporting the communities we are in. We have 16 locations across Alberta, employing over 1200 Team Members. We believe in honouring the tradition of the craft and Bakers, Butchers, Chefs and Sausage Makers are championed here. We foster a work environment that is built on collaboration, respect and integrity. If you are someone who is highly motivated and looking for career growth, we invite you to apply!

We are hiring for a Full-Time Produce Department Manager with a wage range of $45,000 - $60,000 at our location in Manning, AB.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Lead Produce Team in merchandising produce items for weekly, promotional, and seasonal displays

• Inventory Management through weekly ordering, record & invoice maintenance, and leading quarterly inventory counts

• Schedule Produce Department Team Members to ensure that production and customer needs are met

• Ensure company standards are met and department programs are followed

• Assist the Store Manager with recruiting while maintaining a high-performance work team

• Train, develop, and motivate Produce Department Team Members

• Resolve customer and Produce Department concerns and complaints, and provide a positive customer experience

• Maintain a clean and sanitized work area

• Champion the Freson Bros. brand and culture by modeling our qualities of Drive, Integrity, and Growth

• Providing an exceptional customer experience

What you Bring:

• 3 years minimum of progressive produce department, grocery, or retail management experience

• A history of meeting financial objectives and targets in a produce or grocery environment

• Proven ability to lead a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

• Strong Google Suite skills and the ability to quickly learn new computer programs

• Exceptional communication, and interpersonal skills

• A passion for leading and developing others

• Effective critical thinking and conflict resolution skills

• Comfortable working during peak food-retail hours (i.e. evenings, daytime, weekends, and holidays)

• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50lbs

Most importantly, the willingness and enthusiasm for continuous learning and development.

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Freson Bros. Perks:

• Group Benefits plan available for all Full-Time Team Members

• Team Member Grocery Discount Program 

• Team Member Discounted Lunch Program

• Endless professional development and training opportunities

Become a Team Member!

If you’re the individual we are looking for, we invite you to submit your resume with a cover letter about what piqued your interest in this role.

For more information about what we believe in at Freson Bros. and our foundational values, visit our website at:

https://www.freson.com/careers/