Produce Department Manager

Produce Department Manager

The Produce Manager oversees the entire operations and staff of the Produce Department including managing the inventory and presentation of fruit, vegetables and merchandise ensuring maximum profitability and providing excellent customer service.

Ability to work in every area in the department to ensure proper staffing and coverage of duties, which includes but is not limited to :

• Ensure customers are taken care of by answering questions regarding products sold within the department; Remain knowledgeable about the products sold within the department
• Ensure price changes in department scales are done when needed
• Maintain refrigerated cases with appetizing displays of products for sale
• Verify that display cases, coolers, refrigerators and freezers are at the proper temperature
• Routinely conduct thorough cleaning of produce display cases and racks to prevent odor and bacteria growth
• Cut, weigh and package various produce items such as papaya, melons, pineapples, etc.
• Portion out, weigh and package various produce items such as apples, beans, etc.
• Place produce in various containers such as trays wrapped with plastic, plastic bags with twist ties or clear plastic containers with lids for proper display
• Stock and rotate department products to ensure freshness and date control
• Operate department equipment and tools such as sharp knives, scales, and wrapping device
• Retrieve, load and unload products and merchandise onto cart to move from back storage room to prep room
• Retrieve, load and unload products and merchandise onto cart to move from prep room or storage area to display area
• Keep work area clean, orderly, and free from safety hazards; Maintain awareness of floor conditions; ensure all safety measures are taken to protect customers, vendors and employees
• Report all accidents promptly to store manager on duty
• Promptly report maintenance and safety issues to manager on duty and arrange for repairs
• Perform other work-related duties as required to accomplish the objectives of the position

May perform general cleaning duties such as mopping and sweeping

Assist produce managers from other stores with training when needed

Change and / or replace labels or paper in departmental equipment

Assist store manager on duty in other departments when needed

Minimum requirements - education and / or experience :

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) plus some college-level courses; minimum of 18 years of age and previous supervisory and produce department experience required

Competencies, skills and / or qualifications :

Ability to read, write and speak English and Spanish preferred

Ability to understand and follow instructions in both English and Spanish preferred

Ability and willingness to effectively present information and respond to questions in one-on-one and small group situations with directors, managers, customers (both internal and external) and the general public

Excellent interpersonal skills

Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness

Takes responsibility for own actions

Ability to work hours and days scheduled including holidays and weekends; overtime if needed

Ability to properly use calculator, ordering machine and other department equipment such as knives, wrapping device, scale, etc. to accomplish the essential duties of the position

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute percentages.

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; resolve workplace conflicts

Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion with a high standard of integrity and reliability

Strong organizational skills with attention to detail

Physical demands :

Stand

Walk

Feel, use fingers and hands

Reach with hands and arms

Use repetitive motion with hands and arms

Use sense of smell

Stoop or bend at the waist

Talk and hear

Close vision, have eye-hand coordination and peripheral vision

Frequently required to :

Carry, lift and / or move up to 50 pounds; and with assistance, move 100 pound bag of beans

Push and pull carts of departmental products and merchandise

Twist back and neck

Occasionally required to :

Climb ladder or step stool

Balance

Kneel, crouch or bend at the knees

The individual performs duties in a grocery store environment. He or she maintains frequent contact with supervisors, employees, vendors and customers. The noise level in the work environment is low to moderate.

In this position, there is the possibility of using gloves, knives, case cutters, wrapping device, scale, stock cart, powered and manual pallet jack, coolers, ice machines, baler and cleaning supplies and equipment. Chemicals may include sanitizer, degreaser and chlorine diluted with water. The use of a powered pallet jack requires safety training; incumbent shall not use a powered pallet jack without such training.

The characteristics and requirements set forth herein are representative of those routinely encountered by an employee in this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.