Produce Manager

This role would be an excellent opportunity for a results-driven, self-motivated individual looking to further their career in the FMCG industry. Ideally, this role is suited to someone with a sound working knowledge and experience in the produce industry, as well as a desire to be the best in their field.

Key responsibilities include:

• Meet and actively manage labour, sales, and margin goals.
• Analyse margin data and re-establish strategies as necessary to meet target margins.
• Participate in the development of the annual budget and long-term strategic planning for labour, operating expenses, and capital spending.
• Adapt the pricing structure to meet budget goals.
• Manage the Produce Department staff, including hiring, training, scheduling, coaching, and initiating required performance reviews.  
• Monitor associate performance and effectively recommend personnel action such as hiring, firing, layoff, promotion, demotion, and disciplinary action.
• Maintain confidentiality concerning associates, store sales, and Company information.
• Prepare the weekly sales and labour projections for the Produce Department to maximize sales and profits.
• Order produce products and maintain inventory levels according to Division directives.

Requirements for the role:

• Ability to function at the required level, through proven relevant work experience in & knowledge of the supermarket sector; 
• A positive, customer-focused attitude with loads of enthusiasm, physically able and reliable;
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test

This role has a minimum of 32 hours per week guaranteed.

All employment offers are subject to background checks, including reference and Ministry of Justice checks.  

You must be an NZ citizen or a resident visa holder to apply.