Produce Manager ELR

Heritage Grocers Group•Fort Worth, TX

About The Position

At El Rancho Supermercado, how we work is defined by shared values that include absolute integrity, respect, and collaboration. However, it's more than that; it's smart and highly driven people united in purpose to serve one another. Bring your energy and unique perspective and you'll have the opportunity to grow with us professionally, personally, and financially. You'll be part of a team that genuinely cares about helping you succeed, and you'll work alongside talented colleagues, while making a difference in our communities. POSITION SUMMARY: The Produce Manager is responsible for the center of the produce department to promote sales, achieves profit margins, labor goals and exceeds customer expectations.

Requirements

High School Diploma, GED equivalent required
Previous experience in produce departments/supermarkets
Bilingual in English and Spanish
Able to conduct proper training
Ability to supervise the department personnel
Ability to understand, read and record department's invoices and paperwork
Managerial skills
Communication skills; verbal and written
Leadership skills
Excellent customer service skills
Some computer skills
Negotiating skills
While performing job duties, the manager is required to sit, stand, and use the hands to handle objects, tools or controls.
Able to lift up to 50lbs.
Successful performance requires vision abilities that include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
The work environment is that typical of an office and retail store. The noise level ranges from quiet to loud.
Ability to drive and flexible to travel to all company locations as required.

Responsibilities

Follow through training, reports and supervision tasks, properly working, clean, full and organized department
Develops department's schedules, promotions, sales forecast
Successfully oversees department personnel shifts while maintaining retail standards as required.
Oversee suppliers invoices and returns
Maximize sales potential through effective and proper procedures for stocking merchandise
Requests and ensure proper signage
Trains new employees, utilizing all training checklists and materials
Responsible for achieving and exceeding margin and sales targets
Controls spoilage / shrink; achieves turn goals and inventory control
Orders merchandize for the department per standard practice
Ensures strategy is reconciled among company direction and category strategy
Requests promotional activities related to Seasonal Promotions, Demo Supports, Events, etc
Determines cause and actions to address and resolve challenges
Creates, administers and measures quarterly budgets
Controls conflict in a calm and neutral manner.