Produce Assistant Manager

Meijer•St. Peters, MO

1d•$16 - $25

About The Position

The Produce Assistant Manager plans, directs, and supervises team members in the day-to-day operations of the produce department. The role delivers exceptional customer service and manages ordering, receiving, stocking, and displaying products to maximize profits while maintaining department cleanliness and following food-safety processes. The assistant manager supervises, trains, and manages the department team in the Department Manager’s absence and supports department performance, staffing, team development, and customer service.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
2–3 years of related retail experience.
One year of management experience.
Ability to communicate clear, 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 about department products.
Ability to lead an organization that practices working safely.
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 providing career paths, identifying development needs, and participating in promotion decisions.
Support disciplinary actions and make recommendations concerning discharge.
Meet department P&L budget goals, including sales, labor, and margin plans.
Review sales goals, supply costs, stock loss and shrink results, and related goals.
Model exceptional, fast, and friendly customer service; review customer surveys and feedback.
Prepare, package, stock, and display merchandise appropriately and comply with price changes.
Follow food-safety requirements and order manually ordered items.
In the Department Manager’s absence, supervise, train, and manage the department team in stocking, washing, bundling, trimming, rotating, and facing products according to department procedures.
Ensure inferior or out-of-code products are removed from display and not sold.
Ensure products are accurately priced and sale prices are current.
Consult with customers about department products.
Execute advertising-set requirements, including signage.
Keep the backroom neat and organized and meet or exceed department sales-floor condition expectations.
Ensure department team members are thoroughly trained and complete required training.
Promote a safe work environment and maintain reliable, consistent attendance.
Use the production planner and fresh dashboard properly.
Complete other daily tasks as required.