Bench - Produce Manager

Alex Lee • Manning, SC

2d

About The Position

The Produce Manager oversees produce department operations, including sales, gross profit, recordkeeping, inventory, storage, merchandising, sanitation, food safety, scheduling, and compliance with company standards. The role supervises, trains, and develops departmental staff, supports guest service, and works with the Store Manager to plan operations and meet company objectives.

Requirements

• Friendly, outgoing personality.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds regularly and 25 pounds constantly.
• Ability to read and understand information and directions.
• Knowledge of produce operations.
• Ability to supervise people, including training and development.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to learn multiple tasks and technical requirements of the job.
• Effective communication and guest-service skills.
• Ability to bend, kneel, and stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Follow the weekly company sales program to attain maximum sales volume.
• Achieve budgeted gross profit figures established by the Produce Merchandising Department.
• Prepare produce records required by the Accounting and Merchandising Departments.
• Follow company policies for weighing, pricing, packaging, and displaying merchandise.
• Unload trucks and maintain backroom storage.
• Maintain coolers and freezers to standard.
• Control inventory.
• Reinforce sanitation, safe food-handling practices, security, safety, and company guidelines.
• Assist guests and maintain good guest relations.
• Consult with the Store Manager about department operations, planning, and scheduling to ensure company objectives are met.
• Schedule the department.
• Ensure the department complies with company standards, as measured by ALI audits.
• Communicate performance expectations to direct reports, hold them accountable for productivity goals, and review performance and provide feedback through ongoing and annual appraisals.
• Teach and train departmental staff, and build a talent-planning bench by developing and executing plans for high-potential and promotable employees.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by management.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Paid time off
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Short- and long-term disability
• Employee assistance program
• 100% company-funded pension
• 401(k)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed