Produce Manager

$52,331.24 YEAR

GENERAL PURPOSE

The purpose of this position is to ensure that the produce department maintains quality standards and profitability. This person will train and mentor all produce associates and know all aspects of the produce department. This person will also determine production and inventory levels for the produce department.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Follows established departmental and store policies and procedures


• Ensures the quality and freshness of all products and services the produce department provides


• Responsible for maintaining the appropriate product assortment and inventory levels for the produce department


• Confirms pricing accuracy and signage for all products, paying particular attention to ad items


• Ensures the produce department is cleaned and sanitized daily and meets the company standards for appearance


• Delivers excellent customer service to all customers


• Ordering product and creating production sheets to meet the needs of the produce department based on past and projected sales


• Completes assigned tasks efficiently and in a timely manner


• Is knowledgeable about all produce products including fruits, vegetables, salsa, guacamole, fresh pack items, etc.


• Fills produce and fresh pack displays with fresh product


• Sets a professional and positive example to others


• Communicates openly and frequently with Store Director and Fresh Produce Sales Director


• Ensures company standards for safety, sanitation and productivity are maintained


• Writing the produce department schedule to ensure coverage and meet labor goals


• Teaches, mentors and educates associates to help them be successful members of the team


• Provides honest, direct and constant feedback to associates regarding their performance and areas of improvement; assesses associate performance and influences promotion, discipline, etc.


• Promptly addresses and resolves associates’ concerns and/or grievances


• Quarterly inventory of all produce department products
MARGINAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned
NATURE OF WORK CONTACTS

• Consistent and daily interaction with store associates


• Consistent and daily interaction with customers
TRAINING & QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
A high school diploma or GED and some college education are preferred; five years of produce department experience preferred; or any combination of education, experience, and training which provides the following knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Current Food Handler’s Permit


• Familiarity with all produce products and how to prepare them


• Enjoys working with and handling produce items


• Ability to interpret policies and procedures


• Excellent organization and planning skills


• Must possess solid communication skills, including verbal and listening skills in order to effectively and efficiently communicate with and manage diverse groups of people


• Ability to professionally and appropriately handle conflict


• Must possess the ability to accept constructive review and be accountable for one’s own success as well as the success of your team


• Required to make logical, significant decisions using general, recognized analytical skills and techniques


• Must possess integrity, a positive attitude, be mission-driven, and be self-directed with a demonstrated passion for Harmons’ mission and commitment to working collaboratively


• Continually strives to be product minded, customer minded, personnel minded, detailed, forward focused and consistent


• Ability to work weekends, evenings and holidays
PHYSICAL/SENSORY DEMANDS:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.



Work is generally performed in a safe and comfortable store environment with the possibility of frequent exposure to cold, slippery and wet conditions. While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to grasp, push, pull, carry, stoop, twist, crouch, and reach; perform tasks requiring repetitive motion and eye, hand and foot coordination; hear and respond to customer inquiries. Also requires standing, walking and bending throughout the entire work day and the ability to maneuver heavy objects weighing up to 50 pounds from location to location