Produce Manager

Weis Markets•Laurel, MD

13d

About The Position

The Produce Manager oversees the produce department and its associates, promoting excellent customer service, department improvement, effective merchandising, and financial performance. The role includes scheduling, training, recognizing, and supervising associates; supporting performance reviews and interviews; and using the Learning Management System for current and new associates. The manager develops localized merchandising plans and displays, coordinates with other departments and the store manager, monitors competitors, and maintains inventory, sales, and associate records. The role also oversees deliveries, product rotation, quality and freshness, pricing, stocking, prepared produce, product logs, sanitation, and department organization. The manager controls expenses, labor costs, damages, spoilage, and shrink while ensuring company, health, and OSHA requirements are followed. The position may involve unloading and moving merchandise, assisting in other departments, and overseeing the Floral department in select stores. This is a full-time Department Manager position. The hourly pay starts at $18.00 and goes up to $26.00. Weis Markets offers a comprehensive benefits package, with some benefits and incentives subject to eligibility and position-specific criteria.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
At least 3 years of management experience in a retail, restaurant, or supermarket environment.
Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, with or without accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor's degree in a business-related or food service-related field is desirable.

Responsibilities

Promote positive, customer-focused behavior and provide polite, professional assistance to customers, including taking orders and handling special requests and concerns.
Continuously improve department operations and ensure progress in all areas of the department.
Schedule, supervise, train, recognize, and delegate work to produce associates; participate in performance reviews and new-hire interviews; and use the Learning Management System.
Develop and implement localized merchandising plans and displays, coordinate cross-merchandising with other departments and the store manager, and monitor competitor activity.
Maintain and track inventory, department records, sales information, and other required reports; check deliveries and invoices for billing accuracy.
Oversee receiving, dating, restocking, stock rotation, product quality and freshness, pricing, signage, stocking, and the handling of spoiled, damaged, new, and discontinued products.
Control department expenses, labor costs, damages, spoilage, and shrink; maintain department profitability and operational efficiency.
Ensure associates follow company recipes and complete required product logs; maintain salad bar and cut fruit or vegetables as needed.
Maintain a well-stocked, appealing produce department and build attractive displays.
Maintain backroom and receiving-area security and organization, follow 5S procedures and cleaning schedules, and ensure work areas and equipment meet health and OSHA requirements.
Dispose of trash properly and, if trained, assist with baling cardboard.
Use company-provided personal protective equipment and cooperate with coworkers and superiors to support smooth department and store operations.
May unload and transport merchandise, assist in other departments, and oversee the Floral department in select stores.

Benefits

Health plan
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Short-term disability
Basic life and AD&D insurance
Group whole life insurance with long-term care rider
Voluntary insurance, including hospital indemnity, accident, and critical illness
401(k) retirement savings plan
Scholarship program
Associate discount programs
Auto and home insurance
Employee assistance program
Pet insurance
Purchasing power
ID theft protection
Legal services
Paid time off
Sick pay
Quarterly incentive based on eligibility and position-specific criteria