PRODUCE 2ND MANAGER

PAQ INC. FOOD 4 LESS•Drumore Township, PA

17d•Onsite

About The Position

The Produce 2ndassiststhe Produce Manager in overseeing the department's operations, including staff management, inventory control, and customer service.

Requirements

Advanced knowledgeof produce products and department operations.
Familiarity with retail stocking procedures and inventory management.
Knowledge of health and safety regulations related to food handling.
Strong leadership, supervisory, and training skills.
Excellent customer service.
Strongproblem-solving and decision-making skills.
Proficient in inventory management.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Effective verbal communication skills for interacting with customers and team members.
Ability to manage and motivate a team.
Ability to handle complex operational issues.
Ability to analyze and improve sales and profitability.
Attention to detail to ensure accuracy in stocking and labeling.
Capability to adjust to changing situations, handle multiple demands, and work with diverse personalities.
Aptitude for making informed decisions quickly, often in high-pressure situations.
A genuine desire to meet and exceed customer expectations, creating a positive shopping experience.
Ability to perform physical tasks, including stocking, lifting boxes, and standing for extended periods.

Responsibilities

Assist the Produce teamin managing and supervising the department, including scheduling, training, ordering, overseeing sweep logs, and all administrative and operational department tasks.
Supervise and train the Produce team.
Verify produce vendor invoices, checking for product quality and accuracy of quantity.
Assistin ordering and maintaininginventory control to ensure freshness, product quality, and turnover, maximizing salesand minimizingshrinkageor loss to the company.
Ensure that damaged product is correctlyaccounted for and disposed of.
Carry out merchandising plans approved by produce department management to maximize profitability and meet customer demands.
Follow approved procedures for receiving products, pricing, and restocking merchandise displays to ensure quality protection, image accuracy, and product rotation.
Ensure all products are correctlytrimmed and attractively presented, with pre-packed items providing adequate allowances for tare weights or shrinkage.
Conduct regularly scheduled inspections of all produce products for freshness and visual appeal, culling products to maintainan image of freshness and quality.
Follow department sanitary procedures and standards, including assisting in maintainingdepartment sweep logs.
Alert department and store management of any maintenance, refrigeration, equipment malfunctions or concerns.
Perform other duties as assigned.