County Market Produce Manager
About The Position
The Produce Manager oversees the overall operation and success of the produce department, including maximizing gross margins, promoting sales, controlling inventory and expenses, and ensuring superior guest service. The role is responsible for merchandising, stock levels, quality assurance, inventory and asset control, compliance with health and safety requirements, and personnel management. The manager develops work plans based on sales projections and labor goals, monitors department performance, and represents the organization in the store and community. The position requires varied hours and days to oversee department operations.
Requirements
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
- One to three months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
- Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
- Ability to use supermarket math concepts, including arithmetic, percentages, distribution, penetration, gross profit, and Sales Per Associate Hour.
- Manager Food Handlers Certificate provided at store level.
- Leadership, communication, prioritization, multitasking, problem-solving, attention to detail, adaptability, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Passion for the product, friendliness, and ability to perform a variety of tasks.
- Ability to meet the listed physical demands, including standing, walking, reaching, handling objects, and lifting and/or moving loads up to 100 pounds.
Responsibilities
- Deliver superior guest service and ensure customer satisfaction.
- Maintain appropriate merchandise stock levels, adjacencies, presentations, signing, assortment, and adequately stocked selling floors.
- Review department and store trends and recommend and initiate changes to maximize goals and objectives.
- Conduct quality assurance checks throughout the department.
- Manage new items, resets, and planograms.
- Manage company assets, including receiving, invoicing, pricing, shrink control, and inventory.
- Ensure compliance with laws, policies, procedures, and health code guidelines through meetings, store walkthroughs, and audits.
- Represent NFI within the store and community.
- Evaluate and respond to performance issues.
- Operate and use equipment necessary to run the department.
- Work varied hours and days to oversee department operations.
- Develop effective daily and weekly work plans based on sales projections and budgeted labor goals.
- Plan and execute merchandising to maintain a well-merchandised department.
- Maintain stock levels and best practices throughout the Produce Department.
- Supervise Produce Department Associates, including training, planning and assigning work, directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and coaching associates, and resolving complaints and problems.
- Follow store, department, and safety policies and procedures, serving as a safety role model.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care
- Life insurance
- Voluntary benefits
- Paid time off
- Retirement plans
- Employee assistance program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
