Assistant Produce Manager

Weis Markets•Danville, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Produce Manager supports the Produce Manager with daily department operations and customer service, and performs the Produce Manager’s duties in their absence. The role helps maintain fresh, high-quality, well-stocked and appealing produce merchandise; supports merchandising and financial goals; controls expenses, labor costs, damages and shrink; and ensures that department procedures, product logs, food-safety practices and company policies are followed. The position also assists with supervising, scheduling and training department associates and may oversee the Floral department in select stores. The number of associates supported depends on store volume. The associate may be asked to assist in other departments.

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 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; greet customers, answer questions, take orders, handle special requests and resolve customer concerns professionally.
Support continuous improvement in the department and make changes to improve performance.
Assist the Produce Manager with day-to-day operations, including merchandising, advertising execution, associate engagement and customer service; perform the manager’s duties in their absence.
Develop and implement merchandising plans that meet financial goals, and maintain knowledge of weekly ads, 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 and product losses, and manage department expenses, labor costs and shrink through operational improvements and efficiency.
Oversee inventories by tracking sales reports, orders and supplies; review inventory levels and orders to meet customer demand and support physical inventory.
Assist with scheduling, training, recognizing performance and delegating work; use the Learning Management System for current and new associates.
Maintain organized backroom storage and receiving areas, replenish shelves, and prioritize weekly specials, seasonal and local items, and other high-velocity products.
Use cutting lists, follow company recipes for prepared products, and maintain salad bar and cut-fruit and vegetable offerings as needed.
Check deliveries and invoices for accuracy; break down deliveries and, when needed, help unload and transport merchandise to the sales floor or storage area.
Receive, date, restock and rotate products according to department practices; monitor product freshness and quality.
Unpack merchandise, clean and trim produce, stock displays, build attractive displays and ensure products are saleable and properly priced.
Complete product logs and handle spoiled, damaged, new and discontinued products according to company policy.
Maintain department sanitation by following cleaning schedules and guidelines, keeping work areas and equipment clean, meeting health and OSHA requirements, and disposing of trash properly.
Assist with baling cardboard or related duties when properly trained.
Maintain receiving-area and backroom security and organization, cooperate with coworkers and supervisors, and continuously improve job performance.
Use company-provided personal protective equipment, including cut-resistant gloves, safety cutters and company-sponsored footwear.
Assist with supervising department associates and, in select stores, may oversee the Floral department.
May assist in other departments.