Assistant Produce Manager

Harmons•South Jordan, UT

About The Position

The Assistant Produce Manager assists the Produce Manager in keeping the produce department operating properly and profitably. The role requires knowledge of all aspects of the department and the ability to fill in for any position as needed. The assistant helps train produce associates, provides exceptional customer service, and assists with determining production and inventory levels. The position supports product quality, freshness, assortment, inventory, pricing, signage, sanitation, safety, and productivity standards. Alongside the Produce Manager or in the manager’s absence, the assistant helps order products, prepare production sheets, create staff schedules, mentor associates, provide performance feedback, and conduct quarterly inventory. The role involves daily interaction with store associates and customers.

Requirements

Current Food Handler’s Permit.
Familiarity with produce products and how to prepare them.
Ability to interpret policies and procedures.
Strong organization and planning skills.
Solid verbal and listening skills to communicate effectively with and manage diverse groups of people.
Ability to handle conflict professionally and appropriately.
Ability to accept constructive review and be accountable for personal and team success.
Ability to make logical, significant decisions using generally recognized skills and techniques.
Integrity, a positive attitude, a mission-driven and self-directed approach, and a demonstrated passion for Harmons’ mission and collaborative work.
Consistent attention to product, customers, personnel, detail, forward planning, and consistency.
Ability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays.
Ability to grasp, push, pull, carry, stoop, twist, crouch, and reach; perform repetitive tasks requiring eye, hand, and foot coordination; and hear and respond to customer inquiries.
Ability to stand, walk, and bend throughout the workday and maneuver objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED and some college education preferred.
One year of produce department experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Follow established departmental and store policies and procedures.
Ensure the quality and freshness of produce department products and services.
Maintain appropriate product assortment and inventory levels.
Confirm pricing accuracy and product signage, with particular attention to advertised items.
Ensure the department is cleaned and sanitized daily and meets company appearance standards.
Deliver excellent customer service.
Serve as an active member of the Safety Committee to help ensure the safety of customers and associates.
Maintain knowledge of produce department products, including fruits, vegetables, fresh salsa and guacamole, and fresh pack items.
Alongside the Produce Manager or in the manager’s absence, order products and create production sheets based on past and projected sales.
Complete assigned tasks efficiently and on time, and set a professional, positive example.
Communicate openly and frequently with the Produce Manager, Store Director, and Director of Fresh Produce.
Maintain company standards for safety, sanitation, and productivity.
Write the department schedule to ensure coverage and meet labor goals.
Teach, mentor, and educate produce and fresh cut associates.
Provide associates with honest, direct, and ongoing feedback about performance and areas for improvement.
Conduct quarterly inventory of produce department products.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.