Assistant Produce Manager

Weis Markets • Towson, MD

9d

About The Position

The Assistant Produce Manager supports the Produce Manager with the day-to-day operation of the produce department, including merchandising, advertising execution, associate engagement, customer service, inventory, product quality, and department performance. The role performs the Produce Manager’s duties in their absence and may assist with supervising department associates or, in select stores, overseeing the Floral department.

The position helps keep produce fresh, properly handled, priced, stocked, and appealing to customers. It supports ordering, receiving, inventory, product rotation, display building, prepared-product production, department sanitation, and expense control. The Assistant Produce Manager also assists with scheduling, training, recognizing associate performance, and assigning work. The role may require unloading and moving merchandise, helping in other departments, and performing related tasks such as baling cardboard when properly trained.

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.
• Ability to use company-provided personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Promote positive, customer-focused behavior and provide courteous assistance, answer questions, take orders, handle special requests, and resolve customer concerns.
• Assist the Produce Manager with daily department operations, including merchandising, ad execution, associate engagement, and customer service; perform the manager’s duties in their absence.
• Develop and implement merchandising plans that meet financial goals, and ensure weekly advertisements, specials, pricing, and production quantities are accurate.
• Maintain knowledge of produce merchandise and use proper product handling techniques to ensure freshness and quality.
• Control damages, product losses, shrink, labor costs, and other department expenses while improving operational efficiency.
• Oversee department inventory by reviewing weekly sales reports, orders, supplies, and quantities needed to meet customer demand and complete period-end physical inventory.
• Assist with associate scheduling, training, recognition, and delegation of work assignments; use the Learning Management System for current and new associates.
• Maintain organized backroom storage and oversee shelf replenishment, prioritizing weekly specials, seasonal and local products, and other high-velocity items.
• Use cutting lists, verify deliveries and invoices, and follow receiving, dating, restocking, and product-rotation practices; break down deliveries and move merchandise as needed.
• Monitor freshness and product quality; remove and record out-of-code products, handle spoiled or damaged products and discontinued items according to policy, and complete required product logs.
• Unpack merchandise, clean and trim produce, stock and rotate products, ensure correct pricing and signage, maintain salad bar and cut fruit and vegetables as needed, and build attractive displays.
• Ensure associates follow company recipes for prepared products and adhere to production logs and company procedures.
• Maintain department and receiving-area security and organization and ensure general sanitation, cleaning schedules, and health and OSHA requirements are followed.
• Dispose of trash and assist with cardboard baling or related work when properly trained.
• Cooperate with coworkers and supervisors to support smooth department and store operations and continuously improve job performance.
• Use company-provided personal protective equipment, including cut-resistant gloves, safety cutters, and company-sponsored footwear.
• Assist in other departments when called upon.

Benefits

• Health plan
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Short-term disability
• Basic life and AD&D insurance
• Group whole life insurance with long-term care rider
• Voluntary insurance, including hospital indemnity, accident, 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
• Identity theft protection
• Legal services
• Paid time off
• Sick pay
• Quarterly incentive, 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