Produce Coordinator

Meijer•Lafayette, IN

2d•$16 - $25

About The Position

The Produce Coordinator 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. The Coordinator maintains department cleanliness and follows food safety processes. In the Department Manager’s absence, the Coordinator supervises, trains, and manages the department team and ensures department standards are met.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Two to three years of related retail experience.
One year of management experience.
Demonstrated ability to communicate clear and precise direction to team members.
Demonstrated ability to resolve conflict by addressing root causes.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks.
Demonstrated ability to analyze financial and statistical information and use it to make informed decisions.
Demonstrated ability to consult with customers about department matters.
Demonstrated ability to lead an organization that practices working safely.
Demonstrated ability to mentor team members, including hourly team members.
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 sales, labor, and margin plans and other budgeted P&L goals.
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, including complying with price changes and food safety requirements.
Order manually ordered items.
In the Department Manager’s absence, supervise, train, and manage the department team in stocking, rotating, and merchandising products according to department procedures.
Remove inferior or out-of-code products from display and ensure products are accurately priced and sale prices are current.
Consult with customers about department products when needed.
Execute advertising setup and signage requirements; keep the backroom neat and organized; and meet or exceed 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 appropriately.
Perform other daily tasks as required.