Produce Manager - Joe V's Smart Shop - Greater Houston, TX Area

Job Description

Job Summary: As a Smart Shop Exempt Department Manager, you will oversee department operations which could include perishable departments, center store, Inventory Flow, Receiving, and Shelf Edge, with a specific emphasis in your area of expertise. (I.e. produce, market, front end.)

Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions

• Management: Majority of the time spent using independent judgment in making employment-related and business decisions, or effectively recommend such decisions including but not limited to product and department related strategies, hiring, promoting, disciplining, suspending, discharging, rewarding or otherwise engage in resolving Partner-related matters
• Manages people, staffing, and training for area of focus
• Reviews and analyzes financial and performance reports, identifies and follows up on opportunities / issues
• Manages Operational Review Team (ORT) related audits and findings
• Conducts detailed store and/or department walks
• Maintains work instructions for area of focus
• Monitors and reports on inventory estimates and Direct Store Delivery (DSD) accounting
• Utilizes ownership mentality in your department and total store. Create weekly schedules to meet the needs of the business
• Operates in a cross functional environment
• Ensures proper order and inventory levels within your department
• Orders product and performs quality control
• Participates in the store leadership team to ensure coordination, integration and alignment of total store plans
• Supports Leadership and Department teams with a total store mindset
• Sales / Strategy: Manages operations in area of focus; monitors craftsmanship, shrink, safety, and quality assurance
• Creates actionable plans and follows up on "What Ifs"
• Serves as the Brand Promise Champion
• Customer Service: Focuses on Partner / customer relationships, collaboration, communication, and education
• Models / cultivates superior customer service across store departments
• Identifies and develops future talent
• Models / promotes active engagement with the Community

Qualifications & Key Requirements

• Work Experience: Operational / Retail Management experience Leadership experience in a complex environment with multiple direct reportsThorough understanding of retail accountingExperience in ordering - inventory maintenance - and shrink controlKnowledge/Skills/Abilities: Leadership skills (people leadership, ownership mentality, know the business, strategic planner, adaptable)Interpersonal skillsMust be able to work a flexible schedule, including night shifts
• Education: Completion of H-E-B's or JVSS's Management Training ProgramLicenses/Certifications: Successful completion of JVSSH-E-B School of Retail Management SORMPhysical Demands & Working Conditions: Physical requirements include lifting moderate to heavy loads, bending, pushing / pulling, kneeling, squatting, and standing and walking for long periods of time The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Partner 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 Partner is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and equipment in wet, humid, dry, cold and hot conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. This is a fast-paced work environment that includes handling multiple tasks. The work environment will include shifting priorities and assignments in various areas of the store throughout a shift. The environment also includes working with Customers and being attentive to their needs