Grocery Manager

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
- Responsible for the day-to-day management of all aspects of the Grocery Departments - Grocery Days, Grocery Night Crew, Dairy & Frozen, General Merchandise, and Perpetual Inventory including: ordering, merchandising, customer service, labour scheduling and other sales programs within the department.
- Execute merchandising programs at 100%, including ownership for maintenance, communication and execution of store plan-o-grams.
- Ensure OVP and perpetual inventory processes are executed and adhered to on a daily basis
- Ensure that department budgets are met through efficient operation of the Grocery department (includes gross profit, wage cost, operational expenses and inventory).
- Adhere to company standards and ensure that company policies and procedures are followed.
- Responsible for all aspects of Employee relations including, Retention, Interviewing, Hiring, Training and the on-going Development and Motivation of the team.
- Meet and exceed all established Food Safety standards at all times. Provide Food Safety coaching and training to all staff, as required. Adhere to strict cleaning schedule ensuring a high level of cleanliness and sanitation standards. It is implied that all management team staff are expected to be Food Safety leaders in the business.

Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirments
- Three (3) to Five (5) years’ experience in a food retail environment
- Previous management/leadership experience in the retail industry is an asset.
- Exemplary customer relations skills
- Courses in merchandising or business management would be an asset.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
- Proven time management and organizational skills are essential.

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.

**Please Note**:
**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.