Department Manager

Location:
3 Clearview Market Way, Red Deer, Alberta, T4P 0M9

Inspired by food? Committed to excellent service? So are we.

At Your Independent Grocer, we are Food Lovers We are committed to our Colleagues and Customers and work hard to create a culture that allows us to be our authentic selves while working as a Team. We know that clear communication, collaboration and teamwork is the key to having a successful workplace.

We're looking for talented colleagues who are excited about providing an exceptional shopping experience for customers and delighting them every step of the way

Whether you are just starting your career, re-entering the workforce, or looking for a new job, this is where you belong.

The Produce Manager will be responsible for the overall management of the department. The Produce Manager is responsible for ensuring that all assigned task are completed by staff and that established goals and standards are achieved.

Key Accountabilities:

- Lead the efficient and effective production of fresh cut fruits and vegetables
- Support production staff to ensure proper production flow
- Accountable for ensuring labor and yield targets are met
- Accountable for all production planning and scheduling
- Strong communication with production staff and procurement staff
- Enforce corporate policies regarding security and safety in order to maintain a safe working environment
- Ensure that safe work practices are being followed
- Supervise a team of warehouse employees, including hiring, delegation, training, performance evaluation, disciplinary actions, and termination
- Administer disciplinary action in accordance with established procedures
- Analyze departmental operations and identify areas requiring improvement
- Coordinate activities by scheduling work assignments, setting priorities, and delegating work accordingly
- Develop strategic performance metrics and targets that are consistent with company goals
- Ensure employees have clear goals and are aware of expectations
- Ensure that all employees comply with company policies, procedures, and ethical standards
- Ensure that all staff under your direction are equipped with and are using the proper personal protective equipment
- Evaluate employee performance and provide feedback, coaching, and formal evaluations
- Handle customer complaints and comments
- Maintain shift schedules to ensure sufficient employee coverage
- Translate strategic goals into practical actions
- Maintain appropriate and complete documentation regarding regulated products and hazardous materials
- Ensure that employees adhere to all health and safety regulations

Key Attributes and Skills
- Accountability
- Client/Customer Focus
- Conflict Management
- Decision Making
- Leadership
- Problem Solving
- Project Management
- Ability to identify issues and implement creative and strategic solutions to overcome problems
- Ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret goals, objectives, and policies
- Ability to supervise and motivate a team to achieve and exceed their goals
- Strong formal and informal leadership skills
- Ability to identify measures of performance and actions needed to improve or correct performance

Education and Experience:

- Degree or diploma in a related field is considered an asset
- Food manufacturing experience preferred
- Three years of experience in a management role is an asset

Working Conditions
- Hours will differ from daytime to evenings and weekends
- Work outside ordinary office hours (including weekends, evenings and holidays) may be required

Physical Requirements
- Prolonged periods of standing
- Ability to grasp, manipulate, move, and assemble objects
- Frequent lifting, carrying of up to 50lbs
- Frequent walking
- Occasional handling of cleaning tools
- Working in a consistent temperature of 2 degrees Celsius

About the Star Group

Why us?

At Your Independent Grocer, we respect the environment, source products with integrity and make a positive difference in the community. Our CORE Values - Care, Ownership, Respect and Excellence - guide all our decision-making and come to life through our Blue Culture. We offer our colleagues 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.

Employment Type:
Full time

Type of Role:
Regular

Your Independent Grocer recognizes Canada's diversity as a source of national pride and strength. We have made it a priority to reflect our nation’s evolving diversity in the products we sell, the people we hire, and the culture we create in our organization. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired.

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