County Market Produce Manager

Niemann Foods • Petersburg, IL

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About The Position

The Produce Manager oversees the overall operation and success of the produce department, including maximizing gross margins, promoting sales, and controlling inventory and expenses. The role ensures superior guest service, appropriate merchandise stock levels and presentation, and effective merchandising and inventory practices. The manager develops work plans based on sales projections and labor goals, monitors department performance, and oversees compliance with company policies, safety requirements, and health codes. The position also supervises Produce Department Associates and represents NFI within the store and community.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• One to three months of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to work with supermarket math concepts, including arithmetic, percentages, distribution, penetration, gross profit, and Sales Per Associate Hour.
• Manager Food Handlers Certificate provided at store level.
• Passion for the product, leadership, friendliness, prioritization and multitasking, communication, attention to detail, problem solving, adaptability, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver superior guest service and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Maintain appropriate merchandise stock levels, adjacencies, presentations, signing, and assortment; ensure the selling floor is adequately stocked.
• Review department and store trends and recommend or initiate changes to achieve goals and objectives.
• Perform quality assurance checks throughout the department.
• Manage new items, resets, and planograms.
• Manage company assets, including receiving, invoicing, pricing, shrink control, and inventory.
• Ensure compliance with laws, policies, and procedures through management and staff meetings, store walk-throughs, and audits.
• Represent NFI within the store and community.
• Evaluate and respond to performance issues.
• Operate and use equipment necessary to run the department.
• Work varied hours and days to oversee department operations.
• Develop effective daily and weekly work plans based on sales projections and budgeted labor goals.
• Plan and execute merchandising to maintain a well-merchandised department.
• Oversee stock levels and best practices throughout the Produce Department.
• Manage personnel responsibilities for Produce Department Associates.
• Follow health code guidelines and store and department policies and procedures.
• Follow safety policies and procedures and serve as a safety role model.
• Train Associates; plan, assign, and direct work; appraise performance; reward and coach Associates; and address complaints and resolve problems.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care
• Life insurance
• Voluntary benefits
• Paid time off
• Retirement plans
• Employee assistance program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED