Produce Supervisor - Sobeys, Victoria

What you'll do

As a Produce Supervisor at Sobeys in Victoria, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring an outstanding customer experience within the produce department. This leadership position involves coaching and developing a friendly, well-trained team of employees, acting as the primary point of contact when the Department Manager or Assistant is unavailable. You will foster strong customer loyalty, meet customer needs, and actively contribute to an engaging environment for both employees and customers. Your efforts will directly make a difference in the daily operations and success of the department.

• Keep work area clean and presentable at all times
• Remain current with weekly and in-store specials
• Ensure accurate labelling of products through adherence to company pricing strategies
• Foster a shopping experience that engages customers in a way that enhances loyalty, sales and profit
• Run, monitor and analyse sales data reports
• Monitor and ensure compliance with SOP, OH&S, food safety and other corporate initiatives
• Monitor execution of company inventory control procedures
• Lead department in accordance with company presentation standards
• Act as the departmental "go-to" person in charge of department, when required
• Recruit, train, develop, motivate and coach employees, and provide regular feedback to support the department leadership team
• Schedule and monitor breaks, back-ups, and other departmental activities
• Participate in the final inventory calculations
• Follow store lock-up procedures, when required
• Other duties as required

What you'll bring

To thrive as a Produce Supervisor, you will possess a strong understanding of department operations and demonstrate the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced retail setting. Your capacity to work independently and manage various tasks will be essential. This role requires flexibility, as you will need to be available for a variety of shifts, including evenings and weekends, to best support the department and its employees.

• Full knowledge of department operations and skills
• Ability to work independently in a fast paced environment
• Available to work a variety of shifts including evenings and weekends

About the company

Embark on a rewarding career journey with Sobeys Inc., proudly recognised among Canada’s Top 100 employers. This Canadian company, which began in a small Nova Scotia town, has grown into a national family with over 1,600 stores across all 10 provinces, including banners like Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, and Thrifty Foods. Our extended family of 128,000 employees and franchise affiliates share a collective passion for delivering exceptional shopping experiences and amazing food to all our customers. Our mission is to nurture the things that make life better – great experiences, families, communities, and our employees. We are truly a family nurturing families, committed to excellence and making a positive community impact.

Compensation and perks

Sobeys is dedicated to supporting its employees' well-being through a comprehensive Total Rewards package, designed to help teammates live better physically, financially, and emotionally. This package goes beyond your paycheque, offering a range of benefits and opportunities for personal and professional growth.

• Competitive Benefits Package, tailored to meet your needs, including health and dental coverage, as well as life insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance*
• Access to Virtual Health Care Platform* and Employee and Family Assistance Program
• A Retirement and Savings Plan that provides you with the opportunity to build and add value to your savings*
• A 10% in-store discount at our participating banners and access to a wide range of other discount programs, making your purchases more affordable*
• Learning and Development Resources to fuel your professional growth
• Paid Vacation
• * Eligible only after working a set number of hours/days worked.