Produce Manager

KEY ATTRIBUTES

• Passion for the product
• Leadership skills
• Friendly
• The ability to prioritize and multi task
• Communication Skills
• Detail Oriented
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Problem solving skills
• Multi-Skilled
• Adaptability

SUMMARY

The Produce Manager supervises department operations including but not limited to maximizing gross margins, promoting sales, controlling inventory and expenses. The Produce Manager’s responsibilities cover the overall operation and success of the produce department.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide amazing customer service
• Knows seasonality, use, and taste of products offered
• Quality assurance checks of department
• Proper handling and rotation of product
• Responsible for budgeted sales, gross profit, labor and CTO.
• Work within company programs, policies and procedures.
• Trains and develops produce team
• Promote and support established programs
• Day to day operational procedures to ensure stock level, inventory, and cleanliness
• Communicate with and receive product from approved vendors
• Promote Sales
• Other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Directly supervises Associates.  Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training Associates; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and coaching Associates; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

QUALIFICATIONS 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

2 years of experience in a produce management role, or completion of the Produce Manager Training program.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.  Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to work with Supermarket math concepts such as addition, subtraction, division, multiplication, percentages, distribution, penetration, gross profit, and Sales Per Associate Hour.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

        Food Handler’s Certification as required by State Law

RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT

• Slip resistant shoes with closed toe and heel
• Safety Cutter
• Knives
• Apron
• Uniform per store policy

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an Associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The associate is regularly required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the Associate is regularly required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell.  The Associate is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an Associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the Associate is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts.  The Associate is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, extreme cold and chemicals while cleaning.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.