Salaried Produce Manager - Full-Time

Buehler's Fresh Foods•Dover, OH

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Produce Manager reports directly to the Store Manager at the assigned location and provides day-to-day leadership for the Store’s Produce Team as a key member of the broader Fresh Goods Leadership Team. The role is accountable for profitable department operations, including budgets, goals, and shrink, and for employee relations and customer service. The manager establishes, develops, trains, and maintains a high-performing team while supporting Buehler’s “Putting People First” approach. This is an exempt, salaried position requiring 50 hours per week. The manager must be at least 21 years old, hold a valid driver’s license, and be willing to travel between company locations as needed. The role includes occasional physical activity such as standing, reaching, lifting, bending, kneeling, stooping, climbing, pushing, and pulling items weighing 50 pounds and occasionally 80 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

At least 21 years of age.
Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel between company 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.
Ability to communicate clearly, listen to others, train and coach employees, recognize patterns and trends, manage projects, and delegate tasks effectively.

Responsibilities

Lead the Produce Team day to day and contribute to the Fresh Goods Leadership Team.
Manage profitable department operations, 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 a team environment.
Promote teamwork, plan and lead employee or small-group meetings, and support morale in the sub-departments.
Provide adequate staffing, supervise labor scheduling, set clear performance expectations, and measure results.
Facilitate and monitor employee training; coach employees and provide recognition.
Follow through in a timely manner.
Forecast budgets and anticipate departmental needs.
Implement and maintain merchandising programs and promotions.
Know Buehler’s personnel policies and procedures and applicable federal and state labor laws, and ensure they are administered properly.
Plan for seasonal changes, holidays, special events, and promotions, emphasizing organization and making the most of each opportunity.
Proactively identify and resolve employee and customer issues.
Perform related duties as required or assigned.