Produce Manager Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two to three years of related retail experience.
• One year of management experience.
• Ability to communicate clear, precise direction to team members.
• Ability to resolve conflict by addressing root causes.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to analyze financial and statistical information and use it to make informed decisions.
• Ability to consult with customers about department-related products.
• Ability to lead a team that works safely.
• Ability to mentor team members, including those in hourly positions.
• Successful completion of all required certifications.
• ServSafe certification.
• Reliable and consistent attendance.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in the natural foods industry.

Responsibilities

• Assist with scheduling, staffing selection, and hiring to meet department staffing needs.
• Support succession planning by identifying team members’ development needs, providing career paths, and participating in promotion decisions.
• Support disciplinary actions and make recommendations concerning discharge.
• Meet budgeted P&L goals, including department sales, labor, and margin plans.
• Review sales goals, supply costs, stock loss and shrink results, and related goals.
• Model exceptional, fast, and friendly customer service; review customer surveys and recent customer feedback.
• Prepare, package, stock, and display merchandise appropriately; follow pricing and price-change requirements.
• Follow food-safety requirements and order manually ordered items.
• In the Department Manager’s absence, supervise, train, and manage the department team, including product washing, bundling, trimming, rotation, and facing according to department procedures.
• Ensure inferior or out-of-code products are removed from display and not sold.
• Ensure products are accurately priced and sale prices are current.
• Consult with customers about department products as needed.
• Execute advertising-set requirements, including signage.
• Keep the backroom neat and organized and meet or exceed sales-floor condition expectations.
• Ensure department team members are thoroughly trained and have completed required training.
• Promote a safe work environment and attend work reliably and consistently.
• Use the production planner and Fresh Dashboard appropriately.
• Complete other daily tasks as required.

Benefits

• Fresh Thyme Rewards
• Weekly pay
• Scheduling flexibility
• Paid parental leave
• Team member discount
• Career growth opportunities
• Medical insurance for full-time team members
• Dental insurance for full-time team members
• Life insurance for full-time team members
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Competitive compensation
• Incentive programs
• Recognition programs
• Professional development