Produce Manager Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• Prior supervisory experience, preferably in a retail environment.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends and holidays as needed.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to manage effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Moves, lifts, carries and places merchandise and supplies weighing less than or equal to 60 pounds without assistance.
• Frequently reaches overhead and below the knees, including pushing, pulling, bending, stooping, crouching and twisting with or without bearing weight.
• Squatting, kneeling and climbing may be required occasionally.
• Continuous repetitive motion with hand(s) and arm(s), such as grasping, gripping and turning.
• Stands and/or walks frequently throughout shift.
• Visually locates merchandise and other objects, as well as verifies information, often in small print.
• May be exposed to all weather conditions (hot, cold, rain, snow, ice and wind) as well as, inside work with variations in heat, cold, dust and humidity.
• May be exposed to cleaning solvents or other chemicals.
• May be exposed to latex, eggs, nuts, soy and wheat.

Nice To Haves

• PEP survey completion and evaluation
• Drug screen completion and evaluation
• Employment reference check completion and evaluation
• Criminal background check completion and evaluation

Responsibilities

• Manage produce department operations including department readiness, staffing, supervision, price maintenance, policies and procedures, inventory preparation, department financial goals and objectives, department cleanliness, and safe use of equipment and tools.
• Manage replenishment and inventory processes including ordering, replenishment, receiving, invoicing and accounting, back stock, reclamation and returns, damages and reworks, supply use and inventory preparation.
• Manage merchandising and sales floor standards including proper stocking, rotation, signing, setting and maintaining displays, sampling and overall department procedures.
• Manage fresh food preparation and production including maintaining food safety standards, food preparation and production requirements, cool standards and maintaining service counters.
• Monitor, manage and be responsible for the department’s execution of all employee, customer and equipment safety programs, standards and training requirements.
• Proactively manage and monitor the department’s potential risk liability and take immediate action to avoid any negative consequences.
• Adapt to different conditions, demonstrate flexibility, and remain comfortable with change and transition.
• Coach and mentor staff by bringing out the best in people, recognizing and unleashing their full potential by providing needed resources, coaching, experiences, and other support.
• Provide opportunities for others to take risks and learn from their mistakes.
• Facilitate the resolution of conflict between others, seek to understand others’ viewpoints, and effectively balance competing priorities.
• Gain agreement between self, others, and third parties.
• Clearly define issues upfront and use critical thinking skills and logic to effectively obtain answers.
• Consistently produce and emphasize the need to produce high quality products and services while being aware of issues and following procedures that affect personal safety and the safety of others.
• Initiate, develop, and foster relationships with others, taking a personal interest in their interests and ideas.
• Treat others fairly, respectfully, and sincerely, empathizing with their emotions and considering their perspectives.
• Demonstrate responsible behavior, thoroughness of work, and dependability.
• Consistently demonstrate compliance with policies and procedures, including regular and timely attendance, adherence to dress code, ensuring a safe work environment, and willingness to complete other duties as assigned.
• Understand and deliver exceptional customer service, removing any barriers impeding customer service and actively looking for ways to help others.
• Demonstrate and act in accordance with an appropriate and sound set of values, beliefs, and business ethics; be honest.
• Act consistently in accordance with values that are consistent with the organization's values, modeling high standards of behavior for others.
• Hold self accountable by demonstrating a “no excuses” approach to attitude, performance, and results.
• Work in the best interest of the company even when it involves putting individual needs aside.
• Act on own initiative without being prompted, handle problems with minimal guidance, and make things happen quickly.
• Anticipate and recognize customer needs and remain dedicated to exceeding customer expectations.
• Use customer information to improve products and services.
• Continually strive to improve customer service.
• Encourage an atmosphere of teamwork by own actions, support others, facilitate their work, and defend them when appropriate.
• Encourage cooperation and trust within a group.
• Show a high concern for the rights, values, and worth of others, treating them fairly and consistently.
• Give appropriate attention to concerns expressed by others by empathizing with their emotions and considering their perspectives.
• Strive daily to exceed customers’ expectations in an effort to support the company’s Mission Statement.