Food Operations Manager (South AB)

Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) is hiring a Manager, Food Operations on a permanent basis on our Centre Store Food team. 

This position is a hybrid opportunity and is based out of Calgary, AB. Expected travel of 30% to local Co-ops in the southern Alberta zone and requirement to come into the Calgary region office approximately once per month.

Are you someone with a strong blend of strategic leadership, financial acumen, and coaching ability? Are you interested in leading a team help to support local Co-op Food Stores performance in southern Alberta? 

What you’ll do:

• Collaborate with Local Co-op leaders and Senior Operations Advisors (SOAs) to develop and implement action plans focused on operational efficiencies and cost management, especially in priority Co-ops.
• Provide strategic leadership for achieving sales and margin targets, primarily in Food operations, by guiding SOAs and Local Co-op leadership in building and executing sales action plans.
• Act as a liaison between Local Co-ops and Home Office, ensuring timely execution of projects, reporting, and alignment with CRS objectives and programs.
• Support renovations, expansions, and new store developments by working with Finance, Retail Advisors, and Local Co-ops on feasibility studies and strategic planning.
• Partner with HR and SOAs to identify and develop future leaders within Local Co-ops, coordinating succession planning and training programs.

Who you’ll work with:

You will lead a team of Senior Operations Advisors (SOAs) and work closely with Local Co-op GMs/CEOs, and Operations / Division Managers throughout the designated zone as well as Home Office Managers. You will report into the Senior Manager, Food Operations.

Why it matters:

We help local Co-ops serve their communities by providing support and leadership to food, pharmacy, liquor and convenience stores, and by delivering quality products and exemplary customer service.

Who you are:

You are looking for a career in Retail Store Operations and:

• Have 8+ Years of relevant progressively responsible experience in retail store operations.
• Have a Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Commerce, or Marketing (a combination of relevant education and experience may be considered).

What we offer:

• Competitive salaries, short-term incentives, a comprehensive benefits package, and an employer-contributed pension plan. 
• Encouragement to take advantage of learning opportunities to grow and develop as a Team Member. 
• As a co-operative, we do business differently. We believe in working together to serve Western Canadians, delivering profits back to our communities and investing in sustainable growth. To learn more about who we are and what we offer, visit www.fcl.crs.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process to ensure an enjoyable candidate experience. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, we invite you to submit your requests to us via [email protected]. All information received will be kept confidential.

If this opportunity speaks to you, we invite you to apply by August 10, 2025.

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

As this position is considered a position of trust and safety sensitive, you may be required to complete drug and alcohol test, drivers abstract, and criminal record check in accordance with FCL policies. 

FCL embraces diversity and inclusion. We’re working to create a workforce that is as diverse as the communities we serve and an environment where every team member brings their whole self to work. We believe all candidates should feel at home with us and be given the opportunity to fully participate during the recruitment process.