Lead Produce

SpartanNash • Jackson, MS

12d • Onsite

About The Position

As a member of the C&S Wholesale Grocers family of companies, SpartanNash is a food solutions company that distributes grocery and household goods, including fresh produce and the Our Family® portfolio, to locations across the United States. This role leads day-to-day produce department operations in a retail store in the absence of the department manager or as directed. The Lead Produce associate helps ensure associates are trained, the department is fully staffed and operating at company standards, and company goals and key performance indicators are met.

The role includes ordering and maintaining inventory, overseeing received orders and product storage, and managing stocking, production, freshness, rotation, and handling of spoiled or damaged products. It also supports department staffing, scheduling, labor and payroll controls, associate development, forecasting, and goal setting. The associate maintains department presentation and cleanliness, follows food safety and safety requirements, supports guest experience guidelines, and may perform tasks in other departments based on customer experience needs.

The position is located at 575 E. Jackson, Elkhart, Indiana 46516. The work takes place in a typical retail store environment with varied temperatures, possible exposure to outside weather conditions, and usually low to moderate noise. Travel requirements vary by assignment.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent (GED) required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Bookkeeping skills.
• Good organization, prioritization, decision-making, problem-solving, and conflict-management skills.
• Strong leadership abilities and capability to work in a hands-on environment.
• Good strategic planning and business acumen skills.
• Good knowledge of retail store operations and knowledge of retail management systems.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 30 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and bend, stoop, twist, and turn frequently.

Nice To Haves

• 0–2 years of retail experience preferred.
• Suggestive selling and product knowledge preferred.
• Depending on company location, ability to communicate in Spanish is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day department operations in the absence of the department manager or as directed, ensuring associates are trained, the department is fully staffed, and operations meet company standards and goals.
• Order and maintain department inventory, using inventory control and markdown procedures to minimize known loss and ensure product freshness and quality.
• Review and validate received orders for amount, quality, count or weight, and condition; ensure product is stored in appropriate areas.
• Manage a team completing stocking, production, and other tasks, ensuring product quality, production planning, accuracy, date-sensitive rotation, and appropriate handling of spoiled or damaged products.
• Maintain familiarity with products carried in the department and throughout the store, including ad items, special prices, coupon deals, and sales and rewards program features.
• Communicate and execute the weekly and period Flight Plan to company expectations and timelines.
• Use required tools and software to manage scheduling in accordance with company policies, timelines, and forecasted guidelines.
• Support the department manager with work schedules, labor control, overtime control, and department payroll expense.
• Implement Our Winning Recipe and model company core values and competencies.
• Support department staffing, training, performance management, and associate career development.
• Support the development and monitoring of department goals and forecasts, as required.
• Attend and participate in daily huddles, manager meetings, and district- and company-level meetings, as required.
• Maintain a clean, attractive, and well-stocked department using structure-of-the-day guidelines and Prime Time standards.
• Support development and implementation of plans to meet company goals and key performance indicators.
• Follow all PPE and safety guidelines, food safety and cleaning expectations, and guest experience guidelines.
• Perform tasks in other departments when assigned based on customer experience needs.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED