Chop Shop Operations Manager

Our client, The Root Cellar, has an opportunity for a Chop Shop Operations Manager to become a key member of their operations leadership team. The primary objective of this new role is to oversee the production teams in both Chop Shop store locations, and deliver a range of in-house products that include both their robust meat program as well as house-made deli products – including their world-famous green sauce!

As Chop Shop Operations Manager your day will include :

Driving Sales:

• Improving department profitability: Working in conjunction with the Retail Operations Manager and Procurement Manager to increase sales, reduce waste, and optimize inventory levels.
• Improving Gross Margins and Increasing Sales Volume: You will review and understand pricing strategies, supplier contracts, and sales data to identify products and services that increase profitability.

Operations Management:

• Maintaining Operational Efficiency including maintaining full fresh displays, limiting out of stock instances through strategic partnerships with suppliers, and strong staff training. The goal is for customers to consistently have access to their favourite items. This also includes implementing and maintaining operational SOP’s and checklists, and driving operational efficiency between departments is a key success factor in this position.
• Competition Awareness: Regularly assessing competitor offerings to inform decision making and product development.

People Management:

• Leading the Chop Shop teams including hiring, retaining, and developing the teams, as well as overseeing scheduling, labour costs and ensuring the teams are working optimally.

This is a sampling of what your day will include. Please be sure to review the full Job Description to learn more about this leadership opportunity.

Why would you join The Root Cellar?

There are many reasons for joining a work environment that the team is proud to be part of, and here are a few:

• Compensation includes a base salary of $65,000 – $75,000 (based on related experience) plus a 15% performance bonus tied to KPIs.
• 20% team member discount at their stores.
• Group health and dental benefits, including employee and family assistance program.
• Opportunities to learn and grow.
• And yes… all the legendary Green Sauce you could want.

The Root Cellar’s values shape everything they do. Integrity means they do it right, even when it’s not the easy way. Sustainability keeps their team accountable to practices that leave the earth lighter and the business stronger. The team is fueled by innovation to be first, to be better, and to be different. They are looking for a Chop Shop Operations Manager who can bring these values to life for both their team and their customers every single day.

Our ideal Chop Shop Operations Manager brings:

• At least 5+ years of prior meat and deli retail experience, preferably in a retail or grocery operations setting
• The ability to cut meat and train others in this area would be an asset
• Experience supervising food production teams, with the ability to create and improve operational processes through production efficiencies.
• Experience includes working in a similar role with a proven track record of business results. This includes experience in price and buying negotiation, managing product inventory and driving sales targets.
• Testing and deployment of new products and recipes would also be a strong asset.
• Strong team leadership, communication and organizational skills are required.

We would love to hear from you!

If you would love the opportunity to make an impact in a growing, values-driven Island company, we’d love to meet you. Please forward your confidential application to TallSky Consulting.

This position will remain open until it is filled. We thank all applicants; however, after initial acknowledgement, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.