Produce Manager - Full Time

Job Description

Deadline for applications: January 15, 2026

Description:

Homestead Co-op is hiring a Full Time Produce Manager at our Portage Food Store location.

Who we are

Co-op does business differently. As a co-operative, we believe in working together to serve Western Canada, delivering profits back to our communities and investing in sustainable growth. To learn more about who we are and how you can help bring our brand to life, visit us at www.homesteadco-op.crs

What you’ll do

Reporting to the Food Manager your duties will include but are not limited to; providing strategic leadership to the Produce Team Members to ensure operational efficiencies and processes are followed to align with the strategy, objectives and vision of the respective department. This role will work with the Food Store Manager to determine current and future capabilities required for effective execution of merchandising, marketing, image/fixed assets, talent development in addition to driving sales. Responsible for recruitment, performance management, team member relations, health and safety, marketing, merchandising, fixed asset management, and administrative duties. This position requires some out of town travel for seminars, conferences, or competition checks as well as to assist in alternate locations as required. This may change depending on operational requirements.

Who you are

You are looking for a career in Retail and:

• You have excellent customer service skills, communication skills and the ability to problem solve.


• You are highly motivated and organized.


• You possess strong interpersonal skills.


• You demonstrate the ability to provide leadership and motivate employees.


• You have Grade 12 or Equivalent with a preference for post-secondary education (business diploma or degree)


• You have previous experience (3-5 years) in a retail environment with supervisory responsibilities, with a preference for produce experience


• You have your Food Safety Certificate and a commitment to ongoing development in the industry.


• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.


• Must be able to work a variety of shifts including days, evenings and weekends.


• You’re honest and trustworthy, are results-orientated and strive to be the best in what you do.

Core Competencies

• Drives Engagement – Creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives.


• Builds Effective Teams – Building strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals.


• Manages Conflict – handling conflict situations effectively, with a minimum of noise.


• Interpersonal Savvy – relating openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people.

Homestead offers competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefit package and an employer matched pension plan. We encourage our Team to take advantage of learning opportunities to grow and develop and we foster a culture of living up to our values of Integrity, Responsibility, and Excellence.

At Co-op, we embrace diversity and inclusion, and we’re working to create a workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve.

To apply please go to the career section of our website at www.homesteadco-op.crs

Sorry, we are no longer accepting paper/emailed applications

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted.

About Us

Homestead Consumers Co‑op Ltd. is here to serve our members and customers with products and services that help build, feed, and fuel individuals and communities. We are a different kind of business, being member-owned means that any profits are returned to our members and stay in the local economy. We live where you live, work where you work, and help grow the economy right here.

Job Info

• Job Identification 11890


• Job Category Retail Management


• Posting Date 01/08/2026, 05:44 PM


• Job Schedule Full time


• Locations 2275 Saskatchewan Ave W, Portage La Prairie, MB, R1N 3C5, CA