Job Description

Interested in joining Canada’s largest poultry processor? At Maple Lodge Farms, we’re not only passionate about our chickens, but our people, too. We operate to the latest in technological, health and safety, and quality standards. With rapid expansion over the years, and continued innovation and investment in growth, we’re looking for committed, team players to join the Maple Lodge family. As a proudly family-owned Canadian company, we’re passionate about what we do. If you’re a committed team player, we would love to have you as part of our team.

About the Role:

Reporting to the Director, Chicken Shop, the Store Manager will manage the overall day-to-day operations of the retail store facility (The Chicken Shop), setting sales and operational objectives.

What's in it for you?

• Health benefits and pension plan
• Weekly pay
• Onsite Restaurant
• Discount at our Chicken Shop
• Opportunities for career advancement
• A culture that values humility, a respect for family and hard work

What you will be doing:

• Overseeing and coordinating management of customers, staff, product, price & promotions. Develop business strategies to retain and expand store traffic.
• Team building, rand development of new employee’s & performance management
• Managing, monitoring and analysis of store financials sales, inventory and EBIT – including reconciling and closing out all daily transactions.
• Setting targets and goals for the store and staff and implementing measures to achieve objectives.
• Ensures the business complies with all health and safety regulations and food safety protocols and security procedures to minimize theft and loss.
• Oversees and optimizes all e-commerce & online store operations and sales analysis
• Developing marketing strategies to attract new customers and retain existing including ongoing merchandising management through planograms. Coordinating with current and new Vendors/ suppliers on cost and promotion.
• Organize and supervise the activities and work of a team of subordinates to ensure that all assigned work activity is carried out in an efficient and procedurally compliant manner.
• Provide formal and informal feedback to subordinates to ensure their continuous development and overall contribution to the achievement of Maple Lodge Farms business strategy.
• Responsible for all aspects of Human Resources functions for team including hiring, onboarding, performance management and disciplinary matters.
• Develop team capabilities through continue on-the-job and formal training opportunities and coaching.
• Monitor the financial performance of area of responsibility against approved budget so that areas of unsatisfactory performance are identified and rectified promptly and potential performance improvement opportunities are capitalized on

What you will bring:

• Post Secondary Diploma in Business Administration, Retail Management, Marketing or related field required.
• Minimum ten years of Grocery Retail experience required, with a minimum of five years in a Grocery Store Management role;
• Working knowledge of Food Safety & HACCP Regulatory Standards;
• Team-player with excellent leadership skills, able to motivate others, negotiate effectively, and interact professionally with internal and external stakeholders;
• Demonstrated success in building strong, collaborative teams, setting stretch objectives, and holding people accountable for commitments with a track record of delivery favorable results;
• Analytical, with problem-identification and problem-solving capabilities;
• Ability to work / excel in a fast-paced environment where attention to detail and effective multi-tasking is essential;
• Working knowledge of refrigeration
• Strong Leadership and Management Skills
• Ability to effectively manage budgets, sales reports and profit margins.

Maple Lodge Farms was established in 1955. We are the largest chicken processor in Canada, and we remain family owned. The principles that guided us from our humble beginnings, when Lawrence May sold eggs door-to-door, are the same principles that guide us today: hard work, agricultural wisdom and family values. We are creating a sustainable future by providing healthy, wholesome, best quality chicken products with a focus on the humane treatment of animals, the responsible use of resources and the positive development of our employees and the communities in which we operate.

Please note that any offer of employment will be conditional upon background and reference checks, including a criminal record check.

In accordance with Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) 2003, accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants are required to make their needs known in advance.

We thank all applicants for applying, however, only those chosen will be contacted by our Talent Acquisition Team.

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