Produce Lead

Job Summary

The Produce Lead is responsible for overseeing produce operations, ensuring adherence to company policies, maintaining product quality and freshness, and optimizing inventory management. This role focuses on operational excellence, ensuring compliance with food safety, merchandising, and replenishment standards while supporting business performance. The Produce Lead does not have direct supervisory responsibilities but plays a critical role in ensuring smooth department operations.

A valid Serv Safe Food Safety CerƟficaƟon is required and must be maintained in good standing. BJ’s covers any applicable cost associated and training.

• Weekly Pay:
  Get paid every week so that you can manage your money on your terms.
• Free BJ’s Memberships:
  Enjoy a complimentary The Club Card Membership, plus a free Supplemental Membership for someone in your household.*
• Generous Paid Time Off:
  Take the time you need with vacation, personal, sick days, holidays, bereavement, and jury duty leave.*
• Flexible and Affordable
  
  Health Benefits:
  
  Choose from three medical plans, and access optional dental, vision, Health Savings Account (HSA), and flexible spending account options to fit your lifestyle.*
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan:
  Build your financial future with a company match (available to team members 18 and older).*
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan:
  Accumulate funds through after-tax payroll deductions that can be used to purchase shares of BJ’s common stock at a 15% discount.*

• Lead Produce Department Operations:
  Maintain produce freshness by executing regular culling and rotation, ensuring all products meet company quality standards.
• Manage Inventory Proactively:
  Ensure proper product availability by monitoring inventory levels and executing timely replenishment to maintain in-stock conditions.
• Demonstrates Full Proficiency:
  Execute operational functions of the department, including the ability to inspect, rotate, cull, and merchandise fresh produce to company standards.
• Accurate Item Labeling:
  Ensure all items are accurately priced, labeled, and in compliance with company policies.
• Analyze Production and Sales:
  Track and analyze sales, waste, and shrink data to identify opportunities for process improvements and cost reduction.
• Sanitation and Safety Compliance:
  Maintain compliance with all sanitation, safety, and food handling regulations, including Serv Safe guidelines.
• Seasonal Promotional Execution:
  Assist in the execution of promotional plans and merchandising directives.
• Report Operational Concerns:
  Escalate operational concerns and equipment maintenance needs to management as necessary.
• Execute proper product rotation:
  Apply FIFO (First In, First Out) rotation procedures to reduce waste and maintain optimal product quality.
• Routine Case Inspections:
  Conduct daily inspections of produce cases, coolers, and freezers to ensure optimal conditions and compliance with food safety standards.
• Receiving and Inspection:
  Assist with receiving and inspecting meat shipments to verify accuracy.
• Sanitation and Safety Compliance:
  Maintain and operate produce department equipment, ensuring regular cleaning and maintenance to extend the longevity of tools and machinery.
• Inventory Audit Support:
  Support inventory audits and reconciliation efforts to minimize shrink and maintain accurate records.
• Stocking Strategy Optimization:
  Develop and maintain a strong understanding of product movement, seasonal trends, and Member purchasing habits to optimize stocking strategies.
• Product Quality Assurance:
  Monitor product freshness and conduct quality checks to uphold company standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned:
  Provide additional support across departments as needed.
• Maintain regular, predictable, full attendance:
  Demonstrate consistent presence to support operations, provide leadership coverage, and ensure smooth club execution.

• 2+ years of experience in produce operations, grocery retail, or food handling.
• Strong knowledge of produce handling, quality standards, and food safety guidelines.
• Ability to analyze data and identify process improvements to optimize…