Meat Program Supervisor

Freson Bros. Operations Office, 4401-48 St, Stony Plain, Alberta, Canada Req #754

April 16, 2025

Freson Bros., an Alberta-owned and operated fresh food retail chain, invites experienced butchers to apply for the Meat Program Supervisor position. Based out of the Freson Bros. Operations Office in Stony Plain, this position provides leadership to Store Meat department teams and assists in the implementation of Meat programs across all 16 locations.

Qualifications:

1. 5+ years of experience in butcher shop operation and management
2. Extensive knowledge of butchery skills is required
3. A history of meeting financial objectives, company standards, and targets as a team leader
4. Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
5. Able to work independently and within teams
6. A passion for leading and developing others
7. Effective critical thinking and conflict resolution skills
8. Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment during peak food-retail hours (i.e. evenings, weekends, holidays)
9. Proficiency in Google Suite and the ability to quickly learn new computer programs
10. Ability to work in-office and travel to locations across Alberta
11. Most importantly, the willingness and enthusiasm for continuous learning and development.

Astute Business Acumen:

The capability of growing and effectively managing an operational business unit.

Belief in the value of teamwork and the ability to harness the collective talent of individuals.

Ambition:

Self-motivated and disciplined to achieve personal and professional success.

Brand Ambassadorship:

Passionate about delivering the Freson Bros. Brand with Team Members to all guests.

Role & Responsibilities:

1. Maintain and monitor company-wide Meat programs and procedures
2. Manage the sourcing, purchasing and logistics of meat and seafood products
3. Build and maintain relationships with existing and potential vendors
4. Assist Director, Meat & Seafood on new product initiatives
5. Provide Meat Management teams support to:
6. Achieve weekly, segment, and yearly targets (sales, budget, productivity, etc.)
7. Manage day-to-day operations
8. Resolve inventory and operational issues promptly
9. Acquire and train new Meat Team Members
10. Implement product recall procedures
11. Create and monitor merchandising initiatives including planograms and merchandising programs
12. Regular visitation to store locations to provide assistance and ensure compliance with operational standards & procedures
13. Reports to the Director, Meat & Seafood

Position Type: Full Time, Permanent

Work Environment: In-Person, Stony Plain Operations Office

Travel: 40% (company vehicle provided and expenses covered)

Salary Range: $60,000-65,000 annually

Performance-based bonus structure

Group Benefits plan for all Full-Time Team Members

Team Member Grocery Discount Program - 10%

Team Member Lunch Program

Endless professional development and training opportunities

About Freson Bros.:

Founded in 1955, Freson Bros. is an Alberta-based fresh food retailer. Host to 16 locations across Alberta and employing over 1100 Team Members. Freson Bros. is committed to providing Albertans with high-quality, hand-made and local food products at a great value. The crafts of Bakers, Butchers, Chefs and Sausage Makers are championed here. Freson Bros. is home to those who believe really great food (and people) really matter.

For more information about what we believe in at Freson Bros. and our foundational values, visit our website at:

If you’re the individual we are looking for, we invite you to submit your resume with a cover letter about what piqued your interest in this role.