Produce Manager

Redner's Markets • Shenandoah, PA

309d

About The Position

The Produce Manager is responsible for directing and managing all functions and activities of the Produce Department to achieve sales and profit goals. This role involves working closely with the Store Director to develop localized merchandising plans and ensuring effective space management based on consumer demand and profitability. The Produce Manager will oversee inventory control, product quality, and compliance with company policies and health regulations.

Requirements

• High school education a minimum requirement.
• Ability to read and write to properly tag merchandise, order and maintain inventory, and ensure proper rotation of product.
• Above average analytical skills necessary to study and interpret various reports to keep the department profitable.
• At least two years experience as a produce clerk.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills for dealing with customers, employees, and vendors.
• Dexterity in hands to enable trimming and packaging of produce.
• Ability to unload, transport, and place merchandise in their specific areas.
• Must be able to lift up to fifty (50) pounds up to fifty percent (50%) of the time.
• Must be able to stand upright for the majority of your scheduled work shift.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Store Director to develop localized merchandising plans for the department.
• Follow approved Produce Department Plans for effective space management based on movement, consumer demand, and profitability.
• Order merchandise and control inventory to minimize out-of-stocks and overstocks and maximize sales.
• Follow approved procedures for receiving product, price marking, and restocking cases to ensure quality protection, accuracy, and product rotation.
• Control department expenses.
• Take action to control shrinkage and pilferage losses.
• Effectively train, schedule, and supervise other produce department personnel.
• Follow planned program for cleaning and preventative maintenance on cases, back room coolers, and refrigeration equipment.
• Establish culture and a favorable department image with customers through a clean, attractive, and friendly atmosphere.
• Follow all company policies and procedures.
• Maintain and submit required records and reports.
• Observe local conditions and competitive activity relating to the produce department and keep others informed.
• Maintain good communications in the store, the produce department, and throughout the organization.
• Ensure compliance with the company's Sanitation, Safety, and Security Program.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and government weights and measures laws, and health department regulations.
• Greet all customers and be observant.
• Monitor products for quality, count, and freshness.
• Manage the floral department.
• Prepare a weekly schedule based on projected sales volume and workload.
• Maintain a neat personal appearance according to the company's dress code policy.
• Manage the salad bar department.
• Promote all programs to ensure a safe and accident-free environment.
• Conduct competitive price checks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: General Merchandise Retailers
• Education Level: High school or GED