Produce Manager

Cornerstone Co-op invites applications for the position of Produce Manager to lead our Produce Team on a full-time basis at our location in Wainwright, AB. Reporting to the Food Store Manager.

What you'll do:

• Engage and interact with member-owners and customers to provide outstanding Co-op experiences.

• Lead the Produce Department to ensure a productive, positive, and customer-focused environment.
• Oversee all department operations including ordering, receiving, inventory management, merchandising, and shrink control.
• Ensure department standards are met for freshness, quality, cleanliness, food safety, and visual presentation.
• Plan and execute promotions, displays, and marketing initiatives to drive sales and achieve departmental targets.
• Lead and support the Produce team with scheduling, coaching, training, and performance management.
• Complete required administrative tasks accurately and in a timely manner, including inspections and reporting.
• Maintain accurate pricing, signage, rotation, and presentation according to company standards.
• Be actively out on the sales floor leading by example and supporting team workflow.
• Ensure safe work practices are followed and support all safety initiatives.
• Work a variety of shifts, including days, evenings, weekends, and statutory holidays on a rotational basis.
• Demonstrate day-to-day behaviours and actions that align with and strengthen the Co-operative's vision, mission, values, brand, and focus on safety.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Why it matters:

We need you to lead outstanding Co-op experiences.

Who you are: 

• You have Grade 12 education combined with experience in retail grocery, produce, or leadership.

•  You possess strong leadership skills and enjoy coaching and developing a team.

• You are proficient with Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Outlook, Word) and have strong communication skills.

• You can regularly lift up to 50 lbs, and meet the physical demands of a fast-paced retail environment.

• You are action oriented, customer focused and work well with other team members.

• You are honest, trustworthy, results-oriented and strive for excellence in your work.

• You believe in building relationships and collaborating to deliver meaningful solutions, valuing diverse perspectives to achieve shared objectives.

• You are customer-focused and passionate about delivering exceptional service and building lasting relationships.

Who we are:

Here at Cornerstone, we provide meaningful and rewarding careers with the ability to learn and advance. Whether you are starting your career, looking to re-enter the workforce, or looking for a new career opportunity, we welcome all applicants. We respectfully acknowledge that we do business on Treaty 6 territory, the traditional meeting grounds and gather place for our Indigenous neighbours and the homeland of the Metis. At Cornerstone, we embrace diversity and inclusion in an environment that promotes our values of Instills Trust, Collaboration and Customer Focused. Cornerstone Co-op proudly delivers outstanding customer service experiences to over 32,000 members from 23 different locations in 8 communities (St. Paul, Elk Point, Two Hills, Mannville, Dewberry, Vermilion, Wainwright & Provost). 

We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Package that includes:

• Industry competitive compensation 

• Full Benefits plan available for team members working 24 hours or more per week

• 6% company matched pension plan for eligible team members

• Team Member Discount Program

• Team Member Appreciation Incentives and Bonus Potential

• Mental Health and Wellness Support Programs

• Professional Development and Training Opportunities

• Community Volunteerism Recognition Program 

If this opportunity speaks to you, please apply online through our website here. This position will remain open until filled.

For more information regarding this opportunity, please contact Tennille Ballas, Talent Advisor.

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Team Members interested in the above position are to inform their immediate supervisor of their intentions before they approach the contact person. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted.