Produce Manager

Essential Job Functions

• Work out localized merchandising plan for the department.
• Follow approved Produce Department Plans for effective space management based on movement, 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.
• Take action to control shrinkage and pilferage losses.
• Effectively train, schedule and supervise other produce department personnel.
• Follow planned program for cleaning and preventative maintenance on cases, back room coolers, and refrigeration equipment.
• Establish culture and a favorable department image with customers through a clean, attractive and friendly atmosphere.
• Maintain and submit required records and reports.
• Observe local conditions and competitive activity relating to the produce 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.
• Monitor products for quality, count and freshness.

Supplemental Job Functions

• Conduct competitive price checks.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Required

• High school education a minimum requirement.
• Above average analytical skills necessary to study and interpret various reports to keep the department profitable.
• At least two years experience as a produce clerk.
• Excellent oral and written communications kills for dealing with customers, employees and vendors.
• Ability to lift up to fifty (50) pounds up to fifty percent (50%) of the time.
• Ability to stand upright for the majority of your scheduled work shift.