Produce Department Manager

Glenfield Fresh IGA is a progressive and newly renovated country supermarket. We are seeking an experienced, motivated full time Produce Department Manager who can continue to help grow our business in the strong, vibrant community and beautiful City of Geraldton, Western Australia. 

Our vision is “Great People, Outstanding Service, Great Results. We are passionate about our customers and our community. It is an opportunity for the right person to live the dream...combining a great job with a fabulous coastal lifestyle. The environment is very down to earth and supportive with a culture of responsibility and team work.

About the Role

The Produce Department Manager is responsible for the overall performance and day to day operations of the fruit & vegetable department, ensuring maximum sales, profit and customer satisfaction are achieved. 

We have clear standards in place and a comparative system to rate department performance.

Duties & Responsibilities

Reporting to the Store manger and Store owners this role will include but not be limited to the following :

• Day to day operational matters in operating and presenting the store 
• Merchandising
• Inspire and lead the department team to deliver outstanding customer service.
• Maintain a safe and hygienic work environment.
• Achieve sales, gross profit & shrinkage, wages budgets/targets 
• Oversee ordering, pricing and stock control activities and procedures.
• Rostering including sales and productivity planning
• Develop & maintain a positive, performance-based culture within the department. 
• Meet budget, financial targets and key performance indicators.
• Wage control and the ability to roster within set budgets.
• Inventory management and stocktaking 
• Prioritising in-store marketing & promotions
• Engagement with the local community to help build and maintain store clientele   

Skills & Experience

To succeed in this role you will need integrity, a passion for retail and a “can do” attitude with the following:

• Experience as a Department Manager with a sound knowledge of retail would be desirable but not essential.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills, ability to recruit, roster, train, develop staff and manage their performance. 
• A proven history of providing excellent customer service with a high level of integrity. 
• Willingness to provide hands on support to the team on a day to day basis to help meet the store and customer needs.
• History of strong relationship management with suppliers and customers.
• Strong computer skills essential. 
• Excellent organisational skills  to implement systems and prioritising and delegating tasks effectively.
• Getting on with people

Our aim is to ensure our company represents the community we serve and as part of the management team you will need to have your finger on the pulse of what is happening in the store and in the surrounding community.

Salary package negotiable for the successful applicant.

To apply please submit applications responding to the above selection criteria.
Only applicants that progress to interview stage will be contacted after close of business 28th March 2024.