Calgary Co-op is seeking a Produce Manager to become a member of our co‑operative team. Reporting to the Centre Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for the overall operations of the Produce department to improve customer service, program execution and company profitability, including but not limited to scheduling, appraisals, budgeting and attainment of financial results. The role also includes overall management of image, standards, implementation and adherence to company programs, policies and procedures, and other human resources related activities.

The successful candidate will be partnered with an experienced Produce Manager who will provide the practical training and leadership skills required for the candidate to manage the overall operations of the Produce department. During the Management Development training program, you will learn various facets of the commodity, including scheduling, appraisals, budgeting, financial information and reports, effective handling of various situations, and ongoing management of image, standards, and company programs, policies and procedures, as well as other human resources related activities.

Responsibilities

- Manage the Produce Department in accordance with company policies, procedures, programs, merchandising standards and overall expectations.
- Provide feedback to the Centre Manager/Assistant Centre Manager and Produce Operations Director regarding recommendations for continued improvement of operations. Develop and administer action plans to achieve desired results of the business plan.
- Demonstrate and provide leadership that creates a team workplace within the centre.




- Lead and direct the development and achievement of financial results and store budget objectives in the areas of sales, margins, expenses, profits, EHP and inventory turns in relation to the overall business plan.
- Assist centres in adhering to government regulations in the areas of price integrity, labeling, sanitation and food safety.
- Maintain customer service standards by tracking, monitoring and following up on customer comments and complaints in a timely and efficient manner.
- Lead and direct while upholding confidentiality in the areas of employee relations, performance management, security, union contract compliance, administration of policy and procedures and WCB claims.
- Coach, mentor and develop Team Members, including overseeing onboarding and providing career development planning and opportunities.
- Coordinate yearly performance work plans.
- Perform or assist with year‑end performance reviews and development action plans.
- Lead in the areas of Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S;) by participating in OH&S; activities, ensuring employees are knowledgeable about and comply with OH&S; policies, procedures and legislation, and assisting in identifying unhealthy, unsafe situations and ensuring corrective action is taken.

Minimum Qualifications

- Grade 12 education.
- Two years of Calgary Co‑op supervisory experience or three years of retail supervisory experience.

Desirable Qualifications

- Post‑secondary education.
- Three years of retail produce supervisory experience.

Calgary Co‑op offers competitive wages, extended health benefits for full‑time and part‑time employees, paid vacations, a 5% employee discount on all purchases, a recognition program, social committee events, an employee & family assistance plan, and numerous training and development programs.

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📌 Produce Manager (Calgary)
🏢 Calgary Co-op
📍 Calgary