Produce Department Manager

Hy-Vee, Inc.•Rochester, MN

5d•$51,480 - $64,480•Onsite

About The Position

At Hy-Vee, the produce department sets the tone for the entire store, and the Produce Department Manager is the person who makes it shine. In this role, you'll set the standard for freshness, quality, customer service, and team performance while managing all aspects of department operations. From building displays and writing ads to developing your team and driving profitability, your leadership has a direct impact on how customers experience Hy-Vee every day. If you're a motivated leader with a passion for fresh product, a sharp eye for detail, and a talent for building great teams, we'd love to have you on board.

Requirements

Bring commitment to Hy-Vee's mission and a genuine passion for delivering an outstanding customer and team experience
Lead, motivate, and develop a team while maintaining high standards in a fast-paced retail environment
Solve practical problems and make sound decisions with a variety of variables and limited standardization
Apply math skills including fractions, decimals, and percentages to pricing, sales analysis, and inventory tasks
Communicate clearly and professionally through written correspondence, interviews, and daily interactions with customers, employees, and vendors
Analyze sales data and trends to make informed decisions about product, promotions, and department operations
Handle confidential information including employee compensation, sales and profit sheets, inventory reports, and warehouse pricing with discretion
High school diploma or equivalent experience
On-the-job training plus produce and sanitation courses required

Nice To Haves

Over one year of related work experience preferred

Responsibilities

Set the standard for customer service, employee relations, cleanliness, sanitation, professional appearance, and overall department profitability
Create a friendly, welcoming atmosphere by modeling great customer service and encouraging your team to do the same
Greet customers warmly, assist them with their needs, and handle and resolve customer concerns promptly and professionally
Recruit, hire, train, supervise, evaluate, and develop all department employees
Determine department goals in partnership with the Store Director and establish weekly schedules and daily work plans
Supervise salad bar employees by planning, scheduling, and overseeing the overall operation, including conducting inventory
Inspect signage, displays, and merchandise for quality and quantity; order product for replenishment and ensure competitive pricing
Analyze weekly and monthly sales and trends, prepare ad projections, and write ads
Plan displays, promotions, and determine pre-orders to drive sales and customer engagement
Manage department bookkeeping, including extending and posting invoices and overseeing financial procedures
Conduct department inventory and ensure proper temperatures and storage procedures are maintained to guarantee freshness and control shrink
Understand and troubleshoot department equipment and ensure maintenance is performed as needed
Unload trucks, check in delivered merchandise, and place product in appropriate storage areas
Have authority to approve employee discipline and recommend transfers, discharges, and salary changes
Attend meetings, seminars, and continuing education as assigned
Answer the phone promptly and provide friendly, helpful service to customers who call, including taking product orders
Follow Hy-Vee's dress code, hygiene standards, and all department and company guidelines
Pitch in with departmental duties and other tasks or special projects as they come up