Produce Coordinator

Fresh Thyme Market • Lafayette, IN

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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. It also maintains department cleanliness and follows food safety processes. In the Department Manager’s absence, the Coordinator supervises, trains, and manages the department team.

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 about products in the department.
• Ability to lead a team that works 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 department 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.
• Meet budgeted P&L goals, including department 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 and review customer surveys and feedback.
• Prepare, package, stock, and display merchandise appropriately, including washing, bundling, trimming, rotating, and facing products according to department procedures.
• Comply with price changes and ensure products are accurately priced and sale prices are current.
• Follow food safety requirements, remove inferior or out-of-code products from sale, and maintain department cleanliness.
• Order manually ordered items.
• Execute advertising set compliance, including signage.
• Keep the backroom neat and organized and meet or exceed department sales-floor condition expectations.
• Train and manage department team members in the absence of the Department Manager and ensure they complete required training.
• Promote a safe work environment and maintain reliable, consistent attendance.
• Use the production planner and fresh dashboard appropriately.
• Complete other daily tasks as required.

Benefits

• Fresh Thyme Rewards
• Weekly pay
• Scheduling flexibility
• Paid parental leave
• Team member discount
• Career growth opportunities
• Competitive compensation
• Incentive programs
• Recognition programs
• Medical insurance for full-time team members
• Dental insurance for full-time team members
• Life insurance for full-time team members
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Programs designed to support part-time team members
• Support for work-life balance, long-term health, financial security, and continuous professional development

What This Job Offers

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