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Fresh Merchandising Operations Manager

Fresh Merchandising Operations Manager

Minnesota StaffingSaint Cloud, MN, US
1 day ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
Job description

Fresh Merchandising Operations Manager

Coborn's is hiring a Fresh Merchandising Operations Manager to lead the execution, maintenance, and continuous improvement of merchandising programs across all our Fresh departments-including Produce, Meat, Bakery, Deli, and Floral. If you enjoy managing a team, you will have the opportunity to manage one assigned Fresh department to drive sales, margin, and profitability goals. This will allow you to gain day-to-day insight of our fresh departments. As the manager of this team, you will serve as the strategic bridge between Fresh Category leadership and Store Operations - translating plans into executable standards, influencing field performance through collaboration, and leading a support team that drives program readiness, training, and compliance across all Fresh categories. If Fresh Merchandising is your passion and you are ready for a new role, apply today!

Additional Duties Include :

  • Category Leadership & Financial Performance
  • Merchandising Program Execution & Rollout
  • Auditing, Compliance & Standards
  • Shrink & Waste Management
  • Tool, Process, & Resource Development
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration & Influence
  • Team Leadership & Coaching

What's In It For Me?

Our remarkable employees are at the heart of everything we do. At Coborn's, we're committed to creating a supportive and rewarding workplace-one that offers a vibrant, team-oriented environment, ongoing career growth, and meaningful benefits. As an employee-owned company, we believe in investing in our people and their futures. We're proud to offer a variety of benefits to both our full-time and part-time employees, including :

  • 10% employee discount on grocery items, with additional franchise-specific discounts available at company owned Ace Hardware, Caribou Coffee, Erbert and Gerbert's, and Pet Supplies Plus locations.
  • Get Paid Daily with DailyPay - for employees who would like access to their pay before payday, we offer this great benefit!
  • Paid Time Off (PTO / Vacation)
  • Paid Floating Holidays & time and a half (1 ) paid for hours worked on a company-recognized holiday!
  • Sunday Premium Pay - an extra $1 per hour for hours worked on Sundays (some exclusions apply)
  • Paid Military Leave
  • Employee recognition programs with monetary rewards including in-store vouchers, years of service, and employee of the month
  • Employee Health & Wellness Programs, Challenges and Resources - to assist our team members in living a life of wellbeing!
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - unlimited phone access to legal, financial, and work-life services and up to five free in-person counseling sessions, per situation / issue, per year
  • Access to a national discount marketplace for travel, electronics, auto / home insurance , entertainment and more!
  • Tools, resources and opportunities for career growth and development
  • 401(k) plan options - we also match up to 20% of the first 5% contributed
  • Participation in our Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) - yes, we're employee-owned!
  • Education benefits including tuition discount and scholarship programs
  • Additional Voluntary Benefits - such as vision, accident and critical illness insurances

    • If you're hired or promoted into a full-time position with our company, you will also be eligible for : Medical & Dental Insurance, Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Tuition Reimbursement, Adoption Reimbursement, Paid Family Caregiver Leave, as well as company-sponsored Term Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, and Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance!

    Requirements :

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Merchandising, or related field preferred.
  • Advanced coursework or certification in Retail Operations, Category Management, or Food Safety preferred.
  • 7+ years' of progressive experience in grocery retail merchandising, operations, or category management with a focus on fresh departments, including 3+ years in Fresh category management or merchandising leadership.
  • Familiarity with food safety standards, handling requirements, and regulatory compliance for perishable departments preferred.
  • Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop a cross-functional support team.
  • Knowledge of food safety standards and regulatory requirements (FDA Food Code, HACCP, state / local jurisdictions) required.

    • Pay Range USD $82,000.00 - USD $130,000.00 / Yr.

    Company Introduction : At Coborn's, Inc., we love serving our guests, supporting our communities, and helping our team members grow their careers. If you're looking for a place where you can build a future while making a positive impact...

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