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Job Title: Front End Manager - UnionizedEmployment Status: Full - Time PermanentCompany: Larabie's Your Independent GrocerAddress: 55 Brunetville Rd Kapuskasing, ON P5N 2E8 Date Posted: Jan 10, 2025Closing Date: Jan 24, 2025Key Responsibilities Responsible for the day to day management of all aspects of Front End, including customer service, Pc express online shopping, labour scheduling and other sales programs within the department.Champion customer service and satisfaction through consistent application of store processes and standards.Ensure all company policies and procedures are followed.Execute merchandising programs including ownership for maintenance, communication and execution of store plan-o-grams.Ensure that department budgets are met through efficient operation of the Front End (including gross profit, wage cost, operational expenses, and inventory).Responsible for all aspects of Employee relations including the interviewing, Hiring, Training and the on-going Development and Motivation of the Front End team.Maintain the highest levels of department sanitation and cleanliness.Ensure the safety of all staff and customers.Responsible for the administration of the collective agreement.Other duties and responsibilities as required.

Requirements

Three (3) to five (5) years management/leadership experience in a food retail environment.Exemplary customer relations skills.Excellent organizational abilities; able to manage multiple priorities.Demonstrated ability to lead and manage others.Minimum Grade 12 education, as well as sound interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.Systems skills (E-mails, SAP and PC applications).Punctual.Reliability.

Our Commitment

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you are contacted by us regarding a job opportunity or interview, please advise if you require accommodation.

Job Posting Notes

Thank you for your interest, however due to the volume of resumes only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted. Posting will be removed on close date noted above.

Our commitment to Sustainability and Social Impact is an essential part of the way we do business, and we focus our attention on areas where we can have the greatest impact. Our approach to sustainability and social impact is based on three pillars – Environment, Sourcing and Community – and we are constantly looking for ways to demonstrate leadership in these important areas. Our CORE Values – Care, Ownership, Respect and Excellence – guide all our decision-making and come to life through our Blue Culture. We offer our employees progressive careers, comprehensive training, flexibility, and other competitive benefits – these are some of the many reasons why we are one of Canada’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Greenest Employers & Canada’s Top Employers for Young People.

If you are unsure whether your experience matches every requirement above, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are looking for varied perspectives which include diverse experiences that we can add to our team.

We have a long-standing focus on diversity, equity and inclusion because we know it will make our company a better place to work and shop. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our employees, candidates and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.  
 
Please Note:
Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal background check. Details will be provided through the application process.    

NOTE: The Employer noted in this posting is an independently owned corporation (“Franchisee”) which is licensed to use the “Your Independent Grocer” trademark(s) by Loblaws Inc. Applicants hired by a franchisee will be employees of the franchisee. No employment or similar relationship will be created between the applicant and Loblaws Inc. or its affiliates.