Salaried Produce Manager - Full-Time
About The Position
The Produce Manager reports directly to the Store Manager at the assigned location. The role provides day-to-day leadership for the Store’s Produce Team and is a key member of the larger Fresh Goods Leadership Team. The manager is accountable for the profitable operation of the department, including budgets, goals, and shrink, and leads the Produce Team in support of the company’s “Putting People First” approach and exceptional customer service. The position oversees produce operations, employee relations, staffing, scheduling, training, merchandising, budgeting, and planning for seasonal changes and promotions. It also requires knowledge of Buehler’s personnel policies and procedures and applicable federal and state labor laws. This is an exempt salaried position requiring 50 hours per week.
Requirements
- At least 21 years of age.
- Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel between locations as needed.
- Previous managerial experience.
- Thorough knowledge of industry trends.
- Ability to occasionally stand, reach, lift, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, push, and pull items weighing 50 pounds and occasionally 80 pounds.
- Manual dexterity, auditory and visual skills, and ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures.
Responsibilities
- Lead the Produce Team day to day as part of the Store’s Fresh Goods Leadership Team.
- Manage the profitable operation of the department, including budgets, goals, and shrink.
- Establish, develop, train, and maintain exceptional customer service among Produce employees.
- Ensure proper product rotation and sanitization, and maintain food safety certification.
- Communicate effectively with store associates, customers, subordinates, and others, and foster teamwork.
- Plan and lead employee or small-group meetings and support overall morale in the sub-departments.
- Provide adequate staffing and supervise labor scheduling.
- Set clear performance expectations for subordinates and measure results.
- Facilitate and monitor employee training, and follow through in a timely manner.
- Forecast budgets and anticipate departmental needs.
- Implement and maintain merchandising programs and promotions.
- Apply Buehler’s personnel policies and procedures and federal and state labor laws appropriately.
- Plan for seasonal changes, holidays, special events, and promotions, emphasizing organization and effective execution.
- Proactively identify and resolve employee and customer issues.
- Perform related duties as required or assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
