Produce Assistant Department Manager Whitby

Position: Produce Assistant Department Manager - Full Time (Whitby)
Location: Whitby

As the Assistant Produce Department Manager, you will assist the Produce Manager to ensure that the department is prepared for daily operations.
Responsibilities   Motivate and mentor Team Members
Support with regular team meetings
Coach and train Team Members to maintain the highest level of productivity
Handle Team Member and customer issues
Uphold company policies and procedures including health & safety, food safety and loss prevention
Merchandise, manage inventory and schedule to meet financial objectives
Provide exceptional customer service to all Team Members, Customers and Vendors
Qualifications   Minimum of 1-year experience in a produce department with a solid understanding of product knowledge
Strong customer service skills and the ability to build relationships with Team Members and Customers
Ability to lead, coach, motivate and work in a fast paced environment
Solid computer skills and ability to quickly learn new systems
Ownership to resolve issues with a sense of urgency

Effective communication and listening skills
Strong creativity skills and ability to create eye catching displays
Ability to role model and inspire behaviour consistent with our values
Work Environment   Work is performed in a store retail environment
Must be available to work days, evenings and weekends
Travel is required to support off‑site events
Benefits   Competitive wages and flexible benefits
Opportunity to advance your career
A team that cares and treats you like family
Culture of teamwork and collaboration
Celebrates and rewards our Team Members
Longo‑s is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and, upon request, will work with qualified job applicants to provide suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicants accessibility needs due to disability.

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