Assistant Produce Manager

Weis Markets•Bethlehem, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Produce Manager supports the Produce Manager in the day-to-day operation of the produce department and performs the manager’s duties in their absence. The role focuses on customer service, merchandising, product quality and freshness, inventory control, associate engagement, department expenses, and maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work area. The position may also assist other departments and may oversee the Floral department in select stores. The role requires handling and preparing produce, replenishing shelves, maintaining displays and the salad bar and cut fruit or vegetables as needed, processing deliveries, and following product rotation and sanitation procedures. The Assistant Produce Manager assists with scheduling, training, recognizing associate performance, and assigning work. A high school diploma or GED and at least two years of management experience in a retail, restaurant, or supermarket environment are required. An associate or bachelor’s degree in a business-related or food-service-related field is desirable.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least two 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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Promote positive customer-focused behavior, greet customers, answer questions, resolve concerns, take orders, and handle special requests professionally.
Prepare customer orders in a timely manner based on the customer’s requested size and appearance.
Maintain fresh, quality merchandise through proper handling, rotation, dating, and storage; control damages and product losses.
Assist the Produce Manager with daily department operations, merchandising, advertising execution, associate engagement, and customer service; perform the manager’s duties in their absence.
Develop and implement merchandising plans to meet financial goals; follow weekly ads and specials, ensure correct pricing and production quantities, and enforce production-log policies.
Oversee inventory by tracking sales reports, product orders, supplies, and physical inventory needs.
Assist with associate scheduling, training, recognition, and work assignments; use the Learning Management System for current and new associates.
Manage inventory levels and review orders to meet customer demand; organize backroom storage and oversee shelf replenishment, prioritizing specials, seasonal and local items, and high-velocity products.
Use cutting lists to maintain product accuracy and variety.
Check and verify deliveries and invoices; help unload and transport merchandise; break down deliveries and follow receiving, dating, restocking, and product-rotation procedures.
Control department expenses, labor costs, damages, spoilage, and shrink; ensure associates follow company recipes and complete required product logs.
Unpack merchandise, clean and trim produce, stock shelves, rotate products, maintain correct pricing and signage, and maintain the salad bar and cut fruit or vegetables as needed.
Build attractive displays and handle spoiled, damaged, new, and discontinued products according to company policy.
Maintain the security and organization of backroom and receiving areas; follow cleaning schedules and sanitation guidelines, meet health and OSHA requirements, and dispose of trash properly.
Assist with baling cardboard or related duties 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.
Assist the department manager in supervising department associates and, in select stores, oversee the Floral department.