Produce Department Manager

C&S Wholesale Grocers•Racine, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Produce Manager is responsible for directing and supervising all functions and activities of Produce Department personnel to achieve the sales and profit goals established for the department, and to ensure that the work shifts of all department personnel contribute to the financial best interests of the store. This role involves following all Federal, State, and Local regulations as well as company policies regarding Bakery operations, safety, and sanitation. Key responsibilities include achieving financial goals such as sales and gross profit maximization, minimizing shrink and supply expense, taking customer orders for specialty bakery products, fulfilling weekly orders to ensure adequate supply levels, and adhering to company policy for product processing, preparation, and packaging. The manager must maintain a clean work environment, complete necessary paperwork for the Produce Department, and handle the selection, training, development, and scheduling of Produce associates. Tasks will also be assigned by the Store Manager or Assistant Store Manager.

Requirements

Basic computer skills
Ability to read, write and perform basic math functions
Regular vision
Occasional walking, lifting, carrying loads up to 50 lbs, stooping, crouching, crawling, and kneeling
Frequent amounts of standing, sitting, pushing/pulling loads up to 100 lbs, tasting and smelling
Constant amounts of handling, feeling, talking and hearing
Direct subordinates in implementing plan of action and goal attainment
Promote sales through courteous customer service
Safe operation of equipment
High School Diploma - General Studies
2-5 years Prior Retail or Produce operations experience

Responsibilities

Directing and supervising all functions and activities of Produce Department personnel to achieve the sales and profit goals established for the department
Ensuring that the work shifts of all department personnel contribute to the financial best interests of the store
Following all Federal, State, and Local regulations as well as company policies regarding Bakery operations, safety, and sanitation
Achieving financial goals such as sales and gross profit maximization, as well as minimization of shrink and supply expense
Taking customer orders accurately for cakes and other specialty bakery products
Fulfilling weekly orders in accordance with store policy to ensure adequate supply levels
Adhering to company policy through proper processing, preparation, and packaging of product
Maintaining and enforcing a clean work environment to ensure sanitary conditions
Completing all necessary paperwork relating to Produce Department
Selection, training, development and scheduling of Produce associates
Performing tasks as assigned by the Store Manager or Assistant Store Manager