Assistant Produce Manager

Meijer•Ballwin, MO

2d•$16 - $25

About The Position

The Assistant Produce Manager plans, directs, and supervises team members in the day-to-day operations of the produce department. The role delivers exceptional customer service while managing ordering, receiving, stocking, and displaying products to maximize profits. It also supports department cleanliness and compliance with food-safety processes. The Assistant Produce Manager supports staffing, hiring, scheduling, team development, performance management, and department financial goals. In the Department Manager’s absence, the role supervises, trains, and manages department team members and ensures products are handled, priced, displayed, and promoted according to department procedures. The position requires reliable and consistent attendance and includes physical work such as prolonged standing and walking, lifting and carrying items up to 50 pounds occasionally, and working in conditions where some extreme temperatures are possible.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
2–3 years of related retail experience.
One year of management experience.
Ability to communicate clear and precise direction to team members.
Ability to resolve conflict by addressing root-cause issues.
Ability to manage multiple tasks.
Ability to analyze financial and statistical information and use it to make informed decisions.
Ability to consult with customers on matters related to the department.
Ability to lead an organization that practices safe work at all times.
Ability to mentor team members, including those in hourly positions.
Successful completion of all required certifications.
ServSafe certification.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in the natural foods industry.

Responsibilities

Assist with scheduling, staffing selection, and hiring to meet staffing needs.
Support succession planning by identifying development needs, providing career paths, and participating in promotion decisions.
Support disciplinary actions and make recommendations concerning discharge.
Achieve department budget goals for sales, labor, and margin; review sales goals, supply costs, and stock-loss or shrink results.
Model fast, friendly customer service and review customer surveys and feedback.
Prepare, package, stock, and display merchandise; maintain price-change compliance and ensure prices and sale prices are accurate and current.
Order manually ordered items.
In the Department Manager’s absence, supervise, train, and manage the department team in stocking, rotating, washing, bundling, trimming, and facing products according to department procedures.
Ensure inferior or out-of-code products are removed and not sold.
Execute advertising and signage requirements and maintain an organized backroom and expected sales-floor conditions.
Consult with customers about department products when needed.
Ensure department team members are trained in all aspects of their jobs and complete required training and certifications.
Promote a safe work environment and ensure food-safety compliance.
Use the production planner and fresh dashboard appropriately.
Maintain reliable and consistent attendance and perform other daily tasks as required.