Produce Manager

Weis Markets•Westminster, MD

2d•$19 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

The Produce Manager oversees the produce department, including customer service, staffing and training, merchandising, inventory and expense controls, product quality, sanitation, and compliance with company and safety requirements. The role promotes a positive, customer-focused environment, drives continuous improvement, and coordinates with other departments and store management to meet sales and financial objectives. The manager supervises department associates and may oversee the Floral department in select stores. The number of associates supervised depends on store volume.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Promote excellent customer relations and a positive, customer-focused approach among associates; assist customers, take orders, and resolve concerns promptly and professionally.
Schedule produce associates; oversee and participate in training; recognize performance; delegate assignments; participate in performance reviews and new-hire interviews; and use the Learning Management System.
Develop and implement local merchandising plans, create displays, coordinate cross-merchandising with other departments and store management, and monitor competitor activity.
Prepare and track inventory and department records, calculate gross monthly profits according to company guidelines, and maintain reports on department matters.
Check deliveries and invoices for accuracy; receive, date, rotate, restock, and break down merchandise; and monitor product quality and freshness.
Control expenses, labor costs, damages, spoilage, and shrink; ensure associates follow company recipes; remove and record out-of-code products; and complete product logs.
Keep the department stocked and appealing; unpack and prepare produce; maintain salad bar and cut-fruit and vegetable offerings as needed; price and sign merchandise correctly; and build displays.
Handle spoiled, damaged, new, and discontinued products according to company policy.
Maintain backroom and receiving-area security and organization; follow 5S procedures, cleaning schedules, sanitation guidelines, health requirements, and OSHA requirements; and dispose of trash properly.
Assist with cardboard baling or related duties when properly trained, and assist in other departments as needed.
Cooperate with coworkers and supervisors, continuously improve job performance, and use company-provided personal protective equipment.
Supervise all associates in the department and, in select stores, may oversee the Floral department.

Benefits

Minimum essential coverage (MEC) plan with 100% in-network coverage for preventive care services required by the Affordable Care Act.
Two supplemental medical plan options: Advantage and Elite.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Short-term disability coverage.
Term life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) coverage.
Voluntary insurance options, including hospital indemnity and critical illness coverage.
401(k) retirement savings plan.
Scholarship program.
Associate discount programs.
Auto and home insurance.
Employee assistance program.
Pet insurance.
Purchasing power program.
Paid time off and sick pay, subject to position-specific eligibility and criteria.