Produce Manager

Sprouts Farmers Market • Lawndale, CA

20d

About The Position

The Produce Manager is responsible for the sales and operation of Sprouts Farmers Market’s Produce Department. This role oversees product quality, merchandising, department cleanliness and organization, and inventory management. The manager leads and develops team members through coaching, feedback, performance reviews, and one-on-one development discussions, and collaborates with the Store Manager on hiring and promotion decisions. The position also addresses team member concerns, manages corrective action with business and HR partners, and adjusts schedules and staffing to support productivity and efficiency.

The Produce Manager communicates standards, policy changes, expectations, and product knowledge to the team while leading employees to deliver quality products and strong customer service. The manager regularly participates in store meetings and may serve as a Key Carrier or Manager on Duty as needed. The role requires grocery retail management experience in produce, customer-facing and team leadership skills, and the ability to perform substantial physical work in a produce department.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Have 1–3 years of experience in grocery retail, including produce management experience.
• Have basic knowledge of math, weights, and measures.
• Have good communication skills and the ability to take direction and participate in a team environment.
• Perform general housekeeping and clean and sanitize the department work area, including tables, floors, walls, cases, coolers, and freezers.
• Follow safety, health, and Weights and Measures regulations.
• Be able to stand, walk, bend, and climb throughout the workday.
• Be able to lift, stack, and maneuver objects weighing up to 50 pounds from 4 to 72 inches high, for distances up to 3 feet, for 10–50 hours without mechanical assistance.
• Be able to use a pallet jack to move pallets up to 20 feet, requiring up to 85 pounds of force, for up to 5 hours.
• Be able to maneuver six-wheel carts requiring up to 35 pounds of force for up to 2 hours and distances up to 20 feet.
• Be able to walk up to 5 miles during an 8-hour shift.
• Obtain and maintain a Food Handlers permit.
• Be able to work a flexible schedule that changes with business needs, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Have working knowledge of personnel reports, margin reports, weekly sales numbers, and financial goals.
• Demonstrate outgoing, friendly behavior and a positive attitude toward team members and customers.

Responsibilities

• Manage the sales and operation of the Produce Department.
• Oversee produce quality control, merchandising, cleanliness, and organization.
• Manage department inventory.
• Coach, provide feedback to, and develop team members; conduct bi-annual performance reviews and recommend merit increases.
• Attend and participate in in-store meetings.
• Recruit, hire, and make promotion or transfer decisions in collaboration with the Store Manager.
• Exercise independent judgment to address team member concerns.
• Document and take corrective actions, working with business and HR partners on performance management when needed.
• Create and adjust schedules and staffing levels to support productivity and efficiency.
• Communicate standards, expectations, policy changes, and product knowledge to team members.
• Lead the team in delivering quality products, high-level service, and a positive customer experience.
• Serve as a Key Carrier and/or Manager on Duty as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Sick time plan
• Vacation accrual plan
• Career growth opportunities
• 15% discount for the employee and one other household family member on purchases at Sprouts
• Flexible schedules
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Company-paid life insurance
• Contests and appreciation events
• Performance-based bonus, subject to eligibility
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, subject to eligibility
• Health Savings Account with company match, subject to eligibility
• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care, subject to eligibility
• Company-paid short-term disability coverage, subject to eligibility
• Paid parental leave for mothers and fathers, subject to eligibility
• Paid holidays, subject to eligibility
• DailyPay access for eligible employees

What This Job Offers

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