Produce Inspection Team Leader, Distribution Center

Produce Inspection Team Leader, Distribution Center

Whole Foods Distribution Center More Info

400 E Johnson Ave, Cheshire, CT 06410, United States Full Time
• Salary/Hourly (Based on Experience) Expires:
Aug 29, 2026

A career at Whole Foods Market is more than just the work you do- it's about your personal growth and creating meaningful change. Our purpose is to nourish people and the planet. That means improving how people eat, funding grants for school gardens, providing access to fresh and healthy food to people living within food deserts, alleviating poverty in developing countries, and so much more.

Working with us means you are making a difference within your community and beyond. We aren't just a grocery store: we're world-changers. And with your help, we will continue to set the standards of excellence and revolutionize the grocery industry.

The Inspection Team Leader provides overall leadership and supervision of the Inspection Team. They are responsible, in conjunction with Facility Leadership, for Team Member hiring development, corrective actions, and separations. This position is also responsible for inspection Key Performance Indicators and expense control.

Responsibilities

• Consistently communicate and model the vision and goals of Whole Foods Market.
• Interview, select, train, develop and counsel Team Members and Team Leaders in a manner which builds and sustains a high performing team and minimizes turn over.
• Establish and maintain a positive work environment, which sustains an exceptionally high level of Team Member morale.
• Responsible for maintaining quality standards for all inbound produce.
• Responsible for contacting and securing USDA inspections when necessary.
• Responsible for all ripening processes.
• Continually seek out new ways to improve produce inspection processes, communication and reporting to support operations.
• Provide timely, thorough and thoughtful job dialogues.
• Work collaboratively with Team Member Services on Team Member relations including proper documentation, investigations and corrective action. Make separation decisions with guidance of Team Member Services and Facility Leadership.
• Communicate and maintain Team Member safety and security standards.
• Project annual productivity targets and labor expenses.
• Accurately tracks and documents Team Member productivity.
• Establish and maintain collaborative and productive working relationship with the DC Procurement team, Global Procurement, Facility Leadership, Team Leaders and Team Members.
• Provide accurate, complete information in daily, weekly, monthly, and annual reports, as required.
• Model and cultivate effective intra-facility and inter-facility communication.
• Establish and maintain positive and productive vendor relationships.
• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of, and ensure compliance with relevant regularity rules and standards, including: OSHA, FMLA, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Department of Labor, Health and Sanitation, FDA, Department of Agriculture, Weights and Measures
• Schedule and attend all Team and Facility meetings.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Thorough product knowledge
• Ability to perform physical requirements of position
• Excellent communication skills and willingness to work as part of a team
• Demonstrated ability to operate all necessary equipment
• Meets all customer service expectation and standards in all interactions with customers, vendors and fellow team members
• Ability to complete all tasks in a thorough, accurate and timely manner
• Working understanding of and compliance with all WFM quality goals, and thorough product knowledge
• Demonstrated responsibility and accountability in recognizing and accomplishing all tasks
• Attention to detail and thoroughness in approach with all paperwork

Desired Work Experiences

• Experience as a Produce Inspector (1 year)

The wage range for this position is $77,175.00-$ Annual, commensurate with experience. Whole Foods Market offers "Whole Benefits". Whole Benefits offers a wide range of benefits for Full and Part-Time Team Members, including eligibility for a store discount, paid time off, financial wellness, health & wellness support programs, and access to other Team Member…