Produce Manager

Sprouts Farmers Market•Tempe, AZ

11d

About The Position

The Produce Manager is responsible for the sales and operation of Sprouts Farmers Market’s Produce Department. The role oversees quality control, merchandising, cleanliness, organization, and inventory management while leading a team to deliver high-quality products and excellent customer service. The manager coaches and develops team members, participates in performance reviews, makes staffing and scheduling decisions, and collaborates with the Store Manager on hiring and promotions. The position also handles team member concerns and corrective actions, communicates department standards and product knowledge, attends store meetings, and serves as a Key Carrier or Manager on Duty as needed. The role requires working in a fast-paced grocery retail setting and maintaining a flexible schedule that may include nights, weekends, and holidays. Physical duties include standing, walking, bending, climbing, lifting and maneuvering heavy objects, using a pallet jack, and moving six-wheel carts. The manager must perform housekeeping and sanitation tasks, follow applicable safety and regulatory requirements, and maintain a Food Handlers permit.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age.
Have 1–3 years of experience in grocery retail, including management experience in produce.
Have basic knowledge of math, weights, and measures.
Have good communication skills and the ability to take direction and participate in a team environment.
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, for distances up to 3 feet, for between 10 and 50 hours without mechanical assistance.
Be able to use a pallet jack to move pallets up to 20 feet, requiring force up to 85 pounds, for up to 5 hours.
Be able to maneuver six-wheel carts requiring force up to 35 pounds 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.
Possess 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

Oversee sales and operations of the Produce Department.
Maintain product quality, merchandising, cleanliness, and organization in the department.
Manage department inventory.
Coach, provide feedback to, and develop team members; complete 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.
Address Team Member concerns using independent judgment.
Document corrective actions and collaborate with business and HR partners on performance management, including coaching, counseling, progressive discipline, suspension, or termination when needed.
Create and adjust schedules and staffing levels to maximize productivity and efficiency.
Communicate standards, expectations, policy changes, and product knowledge to team members.
Lead the team in delivering quality products, service, and customer experiences.
Serve as a Key Carrier and/or act as Manager on Duty as needed.
Perform general housekeeping and clean and sanitize the department work area.
Adhere to safety, health, and Weights and Measures regulations.

Benefits

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