Simsbury Produce Manager

GEISSLERS SUPERMARKET INC•Simsbury, CT

9d•$20 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

The Produce Manager directs and supervises Produce Department personnel to provide quality customer service, achieve established sales and profit goals, and operate the department efficiently in accordance with store policies. The role oversees staffing, training, scheduling, employee relations, payroll, inventory, merchandising, receiving, product quality and freshness, sanitation, and safety. The manager is responsible for meeting department sales and margin targets, managing weekly and monthly buying and selling, and maintaining accurate pricing and point-of-sale operations.

Requirements

At least three years of supermarket-industry experience in supervision and/or management of Produce Department operations.
High school education or equivalent; some college is preferred.
ServeSafe certification.
Thorough familiarity with all products carried in the Produce Department.
Strong leadership skills.
Proficient understanding of cleaning and sanitation practices.
Excellent customer service skills.
Self-starter ability, integrity, good communication and listening skills, attention to detail, organization, and time commitment.
Math skills necessary to supervise and handle department operations.
Ability to lift at least 50 pounds.
Must be available for opening, closing, and weekend shifts.
Must be available to work up to 35 to 40 hours per scheduled work week.

Nice To Haves

Some college education.

Responsibilities

Perform duties safely and efficiently and enforce safety and sanitation standards.
Greet customers and provide quality customer service.
Assign and supervise staff to meet merchandising and production plans while maintaining strong staff relations.
Train department personnel in store methods and participate in training to improve personal skills, department processes, and customer service.
Evaluate performance, recruit as needed, conduct performance appraisals, support counseling, and train new and existing employees.
Handle employee relations and accountability, including hiring, scheduling, performance reviews, and disciplinary actions.
Manage direct-report schedules to ensure daily staffing coverage, including vacation and call-out coverage.
Enforce the department dress code policy.
Meet weekly payroll budgets, gross margin and target goals, and monthly sales projections.
Manage weekly and monthly department buying and selling and allocate workloads among direct reports.
Follow approved department plans for space management based on product movement, consumer demand, and profitability.
Monitor receiving and unloading; verify invoice items and counts, billing, pricing, quality, code dates, quantities, and condition, and enforce store receiving procedures.
Ensure received stock is moved to storage or shelf areas and order necessary merchandise, ingredients, and supplies.
Control inventory to maximize sales and turnover and minimize overstock and understock; maintain inventory control of ingredients and supplies.
Plan and build displays to maximize sales and turnover.
Conduct monthly inventories and meet margin goals.
Ensure product rotation and optimal freshness and quality.
Ensure refrigerated cases and display shelves are stocked and faced according to product movement, tag allocation, and department standards.
Maintain accurate, properly positioned signs and prices and ensure front-end point-of-sale accuracy and integrity.
Maintain and water wet racks.
Handle damaged and spoiled products and help control their levels.
Monitor shrink logs daily and respond to excessive shrink.
Enforce housekeeping, sanitation, and cleaning programs that meet department standards and applicable health regulations.
Ensure employees respond promptly to emergencies and potential safety hazards, including spills, broken glass, and containers.
Meet the physical requirements of the job.
Perform other duties as assigned or requested.