Department Manager, Produce

Location: New Westminster

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Royal City Centre - New Westminster BCtime type:
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January 19, 2026 (4 days left to apply) job requisition :
R-With over 185 stores and nearly 22,000 team members, Save-On-Foods is Western Canada’s largest grocery retail company and a great place to grow your career. Committed to its core values of service, people, innovation, fun and integrity, Save-On-Foods is known for its World Class Team that goes the extra mile for its customers, team members, and communities. A division of Pattison Food Group Ltd.,

Save-On-Foods is B.C.’s Most Loved Brand and certified a Great Place to Work.
** We are hiring for a Department Manager, Produce at our Royal City Centre Save-On-Foods location in New Westminster, BC.
**** This is a full-time position, 40 hours per week, and the successful applicant must have open availability.
**** You will be responsible for:
*** Leading the department, acting as a coach, mentor, and resource while fostering a positive team environment focused on Always Customer First service.
* Ensuring the department executes and achieves operational excellence through customer experience, health and safety, food safety, and merchandising.
* Engaging and retaining team members through training, performance management, rewards/recognition, and succession planning.
* Communicating key messages and business objectives to team members in the department, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
* Supporting the management team in reviewing and analyzing income statements and identifying opportunities to improve performance within the department.
* Reviewing and interpreting department financial reports and presenting KPIs to the management team.
* Analyzing business/HR metrics and dashboards of the department.
* Assisting the management team with implementing strategies to grow sales and customer loyalty.
* Leading inventory counts/period end of the department and resolving issues as required.
* Performing all job duties throughout the department as needed, including lifting weight (up to 50 lbs), standing for long periods of time, and working in hot/cold environments.
** You have:
*** 1-3 years of retail experience.
* Leadership experience is an asset.
* Food Safe Certification.
* A post-secondary education in a business related field is an asset.
* Experience and/or knowledge with:  + Achieving sales targets and profitability.  + Executing merchandising plans and creating in-store displays to drive sales.  + Human Resources (e.g. training, development, coaching and mentoring).  + Employee Relations and knowledge of the collective agreement (if applicable).  + Scheduling.
* Proficiency with computer applications.
** You are:
*** A leader that embodies and demonstrates our leadership competency model through communication, collaboration, initiative and awareness.
* Self-aware, empathetic, and possess a high level of Emotional Intelligence (EQ).
* An effective communicator, with interpersonal and relationship building skills.
* Proactive in taking initiative with an entrepreneurial mindset.
* Able to thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environment while meeting organizational goals.
* Committed to maintaining department standards with a strong attention to detail and accuracy, ensuring operational excellence.
* Results-oriented with strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
** Here are some of the perks we offer:
*** Get paid every Friday!
* Exclusive team member offers and discounts.
* Benefits & pension eligibility.
* Wellness and team member assistance program.
* Educational reimbursement & scholarship opportunities.
* Opportunities to learn and grow.
** Compensation Details:**$49,920.00
** Join our Team!
** Come be part of an energetic and inclusive team where we work together to have fun and achieve our goals.  If you are a positive, customer-focused individual, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and join our growing team!

As a community-focused retailer, we offer great career opportunities in a fast-paced, exciting environment, while providing ongoing training to invest in our team members so they can develop and achieve their goals. If you are a positive, customer-focused individual, we would love to hear from you.
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