County Market Produce Manager
About The Position
The Produce Manager supervises the overall operation and success of the produce department, including maximizing gross margins, promoting sales, controlling inventory and expenses. The role oversees merchandise presentation and stock levels, quality assurance, inventory, department planning, and compliance with company policies, procedures, health codes, and safety requirements. The manager directly supervises Produce Department Associates and is responsible for training, work assignments, performance evaluation, coaching, and resolving complaints and problems. The position works varied hours and days to oversee department operations.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED, or 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.
- Leadership, communication, prioritization, multitasking, attention to detail, problem-solving, adaptability, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Nice To Haves
- Passion for the product.
- Friendly demeanor.
- Multi-skilled.
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 maximize goals and objectives.
- Conduct quality assurance checks throughout the department.
- Manage new items and oversee resets and planograms.
- Manage company assets, including receiving, invoicing, pricing, shrink control, and inventory of the Delicatessen, as stated in the posting.
- Ensure compliance with laws, policies, and procedures through management and staff meetings, store walkthroughs, and audits; represent NFI within the store and community.
- Evaluate and respond to performance issues.
- Operate and use equipment necessary to run the department.
- 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.
- Maintain appropriate stock levels and best practices throughout the Produce Department.
- Direct, coordinate, and evaluate Produce Department Associates; train associates and plan, assign, and direct work.
- Appraise performance and reward and coach associates; address complaints and resolve problems.
- Follow health code guidelines and store and department policies and procedures.
- Follow safety policies and procedures and serve as a safety role model.
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
