Assistant Produce Manager

Weis Markets • Waldorf, MD

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About The Position

The Assistant Produce Manager assists with the day-to-day operation of the produce department, including merchandising, advertising execution, associate engagement, customer service, inventory, product quality, and department sanitation. The role supports the Produce Manager and performs the manager’s duties in their absence. It may also assist with oversight of the Floral department in select stores and may be asked to help in other departments.

The position focuses on providing courteous customer service; maintaining fresh, appealing, accurately priced merchandise; minimizing damages and shrink; managing orders, deliveries, inventories, and labor costs; and maintaining organized, sanitary work and storage areas. The Assistant Produce Manager also helps supervise, schedule, train, recognize, and delegate work to department associates. The role is full-time, and the hourly pay starts at $17 and goes up to $25.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least 2 years of management experience in a retail, restaurant, or supermarket environment.
• Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, with or without an accommodation.
• Use company-provided personal protective equipment as required.

Nice To Haves

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in a business-related or food-service-related field.

Responsibilities

• Promote positive, customer-focused behavior among associates and provide polite, professional service to customers, including answering questions, resolving concerns, taking orders, and handling special requests.
• Assist the Produce Manager with daily department operations, including merchandising, ad execution, associate engagement, and customer service; perform the Produce Manager’s duties in their absence.
• Develop and implement merchandising plans that meet financial goals, and maintain knowledge of weekly advertisements, specials, and produce merchandise.
• Ensure fresh, quality merchandise through proper handling, rotation, pricing, signage, and removal and recording of out-of-code products.
• Control damages, spoilage, shrink, and other product losses in accordance with company procedures and standards.
• Oversee department inventories by tracking weekly sales reports, product orders, supplies, and physical inventory requirements; manage inventory levels and review orders to meet customer demand.
• Assist with scheduling associates, training, performance recognition, and delegation of work; use the Learning Management System for current and new associates.
• Maintain backroom organization and product storage, and oversee shelf replenishment with attention to specials, seasonal and local items, and other high-velocity products.
• Use cutting lists and ensure associates follow company recipes for prepared products; maintain production logs and other required records.
• Check department deliveries and invoices for accurate billing; break down deliveries and, when needed, help unload and transport merchandise to the sales floor or storage area.
• Unpack merchandise, clean and trim produce, stock shelves, build displays, and maintain the salad bar and cut fruit or vegetables as needed.
• Maintain department and receiving-area security and organization, follow cleaning schedules and department guidelines, and ensure work areas and equipment meet health and OSHA requirements.
• Dispose of trash properly and, if trained, assist with baling cardboard or related duties.
• Cooperate with coworkers and supervisors to support smooth department and store operations, continuously improve job performance, and use company-provided personal protective equipment.
• Assist with supervising department associates and, in select stores, may oversee the Floral department.

Benefits

• Minimum essential coverage (MEC) plan with 100% in-network coverage for preventive care services required by the Affordable Care Act.
• Supplemental medical plan options: Advantage and Elite.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Short-term disability coverage.
• Term life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) coverage.
• Voluntary insurance, including hospital indemnity and critical illness coverage.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Scholarship program.
• Associate discount programs.
• Auto and home insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Pet insurance.
• Purchasing power program.
• Paid time off and sick pay, subject to position-specific eligibility and criteria.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED