Produce Manager

DEPARTMENT: Produce

REPORTS TO: Store Director

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt – 40 hours

JOB SUMMARY:

Direct and manage all functions and activities of the Produce Department to achieve sales and profit goals.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Along with the department supervisor and Store Director, follow localized merchandising plan for the produce, floral and cut fruit/vegetable department.
• Follow approved Produce Department Plans for effective space management based on movement, season, consumer demand, and profitability.
• Order merchandise and control inventory to minimize out-of-stocks and overstocks and to maximize sales.
• Follow approved procedures for receiving product, price marking and restocking cases to ensure quality protection, accuracy and product rotation.
• Control department expenses by having an organized supply storage area.
• Take action to control shrinkage and pilferage losses by utilizing movement and shrink reports.
• Effectively train, schedule and supervise other produce department personnel.
• Follow planned program for cleaning and preventative maintenance on cases, backroom coolers, and refrigeration equipment.
• Establish culture and a favorable department image with customers through a clean, attractive and friendly atmosphere.
• Follow and enforce all company policies and procedures.
• Maintain and submit required records and reports.
• Observe local conditions and competitive activity relating to the produce and floral department and keep others informed.
• Maintain good communications in the store, the produce department and throughout the organization.
• Ensure compliance to company’s Sanitation, Safety and Security Program.
• Ensure compliance to local, state and government weights and measures laws, and health department regulations.
• Greet all customers and be observant while on the sales floor.
• Monitor products for quality, count and freshness.
• Manage and oversee the floral area of the department.
• Prepare a weekly schedule based on projected sales volume and workload.
• Maintain a neat personal appearance according to the company’s dress code policy.
• Promote all programs to ensure a safe and accident-free environment.

SUPPLEMENTAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• High school education is a minimum requirement.
• Ability to read and write to properly tag merchandise, order and maintain inventory and to insure proper rotation of product.
• Above average analytical skills are necessary to study and interpret various reports to keep the department profitable.
• Should have at least two years’ experience as a produce clerk.
• Must have excellent oral and written communications kills for dealing with customers, employees and vendors.
• Must have dexterity in hands to enable trimming and packaging of produce.
• Ability to unload, transport, and place merchandise in their specific areas.
• Must be able to lift up to fifty (50 pounds up to fifty percent (50%) of the time.
• Must be able to stand upright for most of your scheduled work shift.