Produce Manager

About the Role

Do you enjoy working in a department that has many differing aspects? Does leading the most popular and prominent department sound like a challenge you enjoy? Does teaching and showing customers every day the benefits of fresh produce sound fascinating? If the thought of helping people make healthy choices in one of the fastest growing retailers is up your alley - then we need YOU to join our winning team at Sprouts Farmers Market as a Produce Manager!

Responsibilities

• Responsible for quality control, merchandising, maintaining the cleanliness and organization of the produce department
• Responsible for inventory management
• Engage and evaluate team members through coaching, feedback, and one-on-one development discussions
• Make recommendations on merit increases via completing the bi-annual performance review process
• Regularly attend and participate at in-store meetings
• Recruit, hire and make promotion/transfer decisions in collaboration with the Store Manager
• Confidently exercise independent judgment to address Team Member concerns
• Take and document corrective actions when needed, including collaboration with business and HR partners in managing performance
• Ensure maximum productivity and efficiency by creating and adjusting schedules and staffing levels
• Communicate standards, expectations, policy changes, and product knowledge to team members
• Lead a team that collaborates to deliver the finest quality of product, highest level of service, and the greatest experience your customers will receive
• Serve as a Key Carrier for the store and/or act as a Manager on Duty (MOD) as needed

Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years of age and have 1-3 years of experience working in a grocery retail setting with management experience in produce
• A basic knowledge of math, weights, and measures
• Good communication skills and the ability to take direction and participate in a team environment
• Perform general housekeeping in the department, including cleaning and sanitizing work areas
• Adhere to all safety, health, and Weights and Measures regulations
• Physical abilities: standing, walking, bending, climbing, lifting up to 50 lbs, using a pallet jack, maneuvering six-wheel carts, and walking up to 5 miles in an 8-hour shift
• Achieve and maintain a Food Handlers permit
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Possess a working knowledge of personnel reports, margin reports, weekly sales numbers, and financial goals
• Show outgoing and friendly behavior with a positive attitude towards Team Members and customers

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Sick time plan for you or your immediate family's health
• Vacation accrual plan
• Opportunities for career growth
• 15% discount for you and one other family member on all purchases made at Sprouts
• Flexible schedules
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(K) Retirement savings plan with a generous company match
• Company paid life insurance
• Contests and appreciation events throughout the year
• Eligibility for additional benefits such as bonus, medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, short-term disability, and paid parental leave
• DailyPay - access your earnings before payday

Why Sprouts

Grow with us! If you have a passion for inspiring people and a flair for fresh food, consider applying for a job at Sprouts! With a focus on customer service, our neighborhood grocery stores offer high-quality, farm-fresh produce, natural meats, plenty of scoop-your-own bulk goods, and much more in a fun, friendly, old-fashioned farmer’s market setting. Come grow your career in healthy living with a fast-paced, rapidly growing company and teams that pride themselves on empowering others along their journey.

At Sprouts, we’re committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and caring workplace culture. Our Team Member Resource Groups (TMRGs) create spaces for connection, support, and growth. Every Team Member is welcome to join one or more of our five groups: Inspiring Women at Sprouts, Rainbow Alliance at Sprouts, Sabor at Sprouts, Soul at Sprouts, and Honored to Serve at Sprouts. Together, these groups celebrate diversity and empower our team to thrive.