Produce Manager

Winkler Co-op is hiring a full-time Produce Manager to oversee the Winkler and Morden produce departments in our Food Stores located in Winkler and Morden MB. (Travel to both communities required as part of the job. The communities are 14 km apart.)

Winkler Co-op is a locally owned cooperative delivering on the promise of friendly, honest, and knowledgeable service. Serving communities in Southern Manitoba, Co-op strives to achieve retail excellence, to be an employer of choice and make a positive impact in our communities. Meaningful careers take root at Co-op!

What you’ll do:
Reporting to the Food Division Manager, the Produce Manager is responsible for the oversight and management of the produce departments in the Morden and Winkler Food Stores. You will establish short-term strategies, goals, and objectives for the department in alignment with the food division strategic plan. You will be responsible for ensuring consistent and profitable operations with the goal of continually improving operations. You will manage relationships with vendors, coach team members, provide day to day direction and guidance, including performance management, training, and development. You will ensure adherence to all regulations, company policies, health and safety, food safe procedures, and loss prevention policies and procedures.

Who you are:
You are looking for a career in retail management and:
• Are driven to achieve results (financial, people management, operational, etc.)
• Have proven ability to lead and build an effective team.
• Are experienced at fostering a positive work environment that enables the engagement of all team members.
• Are able to execute a variety of strategies to support the retail vision.
• Are experienced at executing on customer experience strategies.
• Are an excellent communicator, with ability to consistently deliver on key company messaging (written or verbal).
• Have intermediate or higher computer skills, with a strong understanding of Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Are proficient and timely with administrative tasks.
• Can stand for extended periods of time and/or extensive walking, can lift up-to 50 lbs.
• Have a valid class 5 driver’s license.
• Experience in retail management preferred.

What we offer:
• Competitive salaries, yearly bonus program, a comprehensive benefits package, and an employer-matched pension plan.
• Encouragement to take advantage of learning opportunities and professional development to grow, develop and to foster a culture of teamwork and innovation.
• As a co-operative, we do business differently. We believe in working together to serve Western Canadians, delivering profits back to our communities and investing in sustainable growth. To learn more about who we are and what we offer, visit www.winklerco-op.crs.

Winkler Co-op employs people who are diverse as the communities we serve, and we welcome applications from people with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in the selection process.

How to apply:
Submit your application by visiting www.winklercoop.com/careers; click on the Job Board.
Applications for this position will be accepted until May 22, 2024.

We thank all applicants; however, only those invited for an interview will be contacted.