Produce Team Lead- KINGS Garden City, NY

Albertsons•Garden City, NY

3d•$20 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

A Kings Produce Team Lead oversees daily department operations, focusing on customer service, merchandising, inventory, and staff leadership , ensuring high-quality produce, attractive displays, and team development to meet sales/profit goals, involving ordering, training, maintaining standards (freshness, sanitation), and managing waste for a profitable department. May need to assist with other departments as necessary. Produce Department Manager –This is a union position which is also bonus eligible. You must be willing and able to work at any store within the hired district/union per CBA agreement. If you are new to the union you will need to pay an initiation fee in addition to your weekly dues. Pay Transparency : The pay for this position is $20-$25 per hour, but no less than the local minimum wage. Starting rates may vary based on things like location, experience, qualifications and the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement. General Summary : Exemplifies strong customer service in every aspect of the job. Directs and controls the operation of the Produce Department, including supervising and training personnel to achieve departmental and store sales and profit objectives. Provides feedback and recommendations on operational issues and personnel decisions to Store Director and Division management.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED or relevant work history or demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the position.
Highly motivated and team oriented
Minimum 2-3 years' experience in Produce, with Assistant Produce Manager experience preferred.
Must have strong leadership ability.
Must possess strong Customer Service quality.

Nice To Haves

Assistant Produce Manager experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for Superior Service goals of the Department
Supervise department staff to include scheduling, training, and assigning duties.
Implement all merchandising programs.
Ensure standards of Department presentation and operations are met; including cleanliness and sanitation, inventory control, rotation and culling, quality, ordering, variety standards, signing, seasonal schematic, and proper backroom procedures
Responsible for ordering and inventory control to meet division "turn" goals.
Ensure the Department has the highest quality of produce available for the customer.
Monitor to ensure variety standards are followed, as well as 100% compliance on ad item display.
Ensure paperwork, as set by the Division, is followed.
Perform all other related duties as assigned by management.
Responsible for the sales and profitability of the department