Produce Manager

Do you enjoy working in a department with many differing aspects? Leading the most popular and prominent department? Teaching and showing customers the benefits of fresh produce? If you have a passion for delivering extraordinary customer service in a fast-paced, friendly environment and want to help people make healthy choices in one of the fastest-growing retailers, join our winning team at Sprouts Farmers Market as a Produce Manager.

Responsibilities

• Oversee sales and operations of the Produce Department, including quality control, merchandising, cleanliness, and organization.
• Manage inventory and ensure maximum productivity and efficiency by adjusting schedules and staffing levels.
• Engage and evaluate team members through coaching, feedback, and one-on-one development discussions; complete bi-annual performance reviews and make recommendations on merit increases.
• Recruit, hire, and make promotion/transfer decisions in collaboration with the Store Manager.
• Exercise independent judgment to address team member concerns, document corrective actions, and collaborate with HR on performance management, including coaching, counseling, progressive discipline, suspension, or termination.
• Communicate standards, expectations, policy changes, and product knowledge to team members.
• Lead a team to deliver the finest quality of product, highest level of service, and the greatest customer experience.
• Serve as a Key Carrier for the store and/or act as a Manager on Duty (MOD) as needed.
• Regularly attend and participate in in-store meetings.
• Maintain general housekeeping in the department, including cleaning and sanitizing work areas (tables, floors, walls, cases, cooler, freezer, etc.).
• Adhere to all safety, health, and Weights and Measures regulations.

Requirements

• At least 18 years of age with 1-3 years of experience in a grocery retail setting, including management experience in produce.
• Basic knowledge of math, weights, and measures.
• Good communication skills and ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to perform physical tasks, including:
  • Standing, walking, bending, and climbing throughout the workday.
  • Lifting, stacking, and maneuvering heavy objects up to 50 lbs., from 4” to 72”, for distances up to 3 feet, for 10-50 hours without mechanical assistance.
  • Using a pallet jack to move pallets up to 20 feet, requiring a force of up to 85 pounds, for up to 5 hours.
  • Maneuvering six-wheel carts requiring a force up to 35 lbs., for up to 2 hours, a distance up to 20 feet.
  • Walking up to 5 miles in an 8-hour shift.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as business needs change.
• Working knowledge of personnel reports, margin reports, weekly sales numbers, and financial goals.
• Outgoing and friendly behavior with a positive attitude toward team members and customers.
• Achieve and maintain a Food Handlers permit.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Sick time plan to support 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 Sprouts purchases.
• 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 with prizes, food, and fun.
• Eligibility for additional benefits may apply, including:
  • Bonus based on company and/or individual performance.
  • Affordable benefit coverage, including medical, dental, and vision.
  • Health Savings Account with company match.
  • Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care.
  • Company-paid short-term disability coverage.
  • Paid parental leave for both mothers and fathers.
  • Paid holidays.
• DailyPay: Access your earned wages before payday at no extra cost.

About Sprouts

Sprouts Farmers Market is a fast-growing retailer focused on customer service, offering high-quality, farm-fresh produce, natural meats, bulk goods, and more in a fun, friendly, old-fashioned farmer’s market setting. We foster an inclusive, respectful, and caring workplace culture with Team Member Resource Groups (TMRGs) that celebrate diversity and empower our team to thrive. These groups include Inspiring Women at Sprouts, Rainbow Alliance at Sprouts, Sabor at Sprouts, Soul at Sprouts, and Honored to Serve at Sprouts.