The Opportunity: Reporting to the General Manager/CEO, the role leads our multi-location food business, with accountability for strategy, financial results, operational excellence, profitable growth, member experience, and expansion.
What you’ll do:
Set division strategy, plans, budgets, forecasts, targets, and resource priorities.
Improve profitability through consistent standards, integrated processes, shared resources, technology, and continuous improvement; oversee food safety, occupational health and safety, asset protection, and regulatory compliance through Store Managers.
Grow sales and member loyalty through data-informed pricing, assortment, merchandising, marketing, and innovation.
Lead and develop Store Managers; strengthen accountability, succession, engagement, and organizational capability.
Evaluate opportunities and lead approved expansion, modernization, capital investment, partnerships, services, channels, and acquisitions.
Who you are
A degree in business, commerce, retail management, or a related field; equivalent education and experience will be considered.
At least 10 years of progressive grocery, food, or multi-site retail experience, including seven years of leadership with financial accountability; experience leading Store Managers is preferred.
Strong financial, commercial, and data acumen, with demonstrated profit-improvement capability.
Strong knowledge of food operations, merchandising, inventory, labour, supply chain, food safety, and occupational health and safety; Co-op Retailing System experience is an asset.
Proven people, change, and continuous-improvement leadership.
Why it matters Our team provides a range of products and services to support our member-owners. Through the work that we do, we help to build, fuel, feed, and grow Western Canadian communities together.
What we offer
competitive compensation
comprehensive benefits
an employer-contributed pension plan
relocation assistance
development opportunities
At Co-op, we value diversity and inclusion and welcome Team Members to bring their whole selves to work.
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Food Division Manager in Winnipeg employer: Co-op
Discovery Co-operative is an exceptional employer that prioritizes community engagement and employee well-being. With a strong commitment to supporting local initiatives, our team members enjoy competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and ample opportunities for professional growth in a collaborative and inclusive work environment. Join us at the Carlton Trail Gas Bar in North Battleford, SK, where your contributions directly impact the community and foster meaningful relationships.
