Produce Manager

Job Overview:

Cub in New Brighton is looking for Produce Manager to join our team. As a Produce Manager, you plan and manage the produce department to promote sales and achieve profit margins, labor goals, and ensure a positive shopping experience for customers, and a safe and positive working environment for associates.

• Assist customers and ensure proper service levels and courtesy from all associates.
• Develop effective daily/weekly work plan based on weekly sales projections, budgeted labor goals and previous operating results.
• Implement and maintain coordinated, aggressive, and creative merchandising plans, using Division guidelines, which maximize sales, variety, and gross profit.
• Supervise produce associates to ensure efficient labor utilization and effectiveness in meeting department objectives.
• Manage produce receiving, invoicing, pricing, shrink control and inventory to ensure proper product control and that gross profit goals are met.
• Train and develop produce department personnel.
• Supervise department safety and sanitation programs.
• Perform produce department personnel functions.
• Observe standards and procedures regarding store security and confidentiality.
• Follow all store and department policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned or delegated.

• Good judgment is required for this position as there may be times when direct supervision may not be immediately available.
• Judgment/decision making, social skills and verbal interaction.
• Memorization, reading, writing and math.

• Lifting/carrying up to 50lbs
• Social skills and verbal interaction, reading and writing
• Walking and standing for up to entire shift, climbing ladders

• Open availability including evenings and weekends.

• Flexible schedule for work life balance.
• Employee discount.
• Weekly pay on a progressive union scale.
• Union benefits for eligible associates including Paid Time Off.

We provide our customers the best grocery experience period by personalizing our customers’ evolving needs with innovation, convenience and by supporting the communities we serve through delivering quality, variety, and fresh groceries. As the needs of our customers evolve, we’re dedicated to adapting alongside them, providing quality products, and a welcoming shopping experience.

At Cub we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to our success as an organization, and we strive to create a work environment that fosters respect, fairness, and equal opportunities for all employees. Each team member brings unique perspectives that help us better serve our community.

UNFI is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for all. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected ground. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the job selection process.

- M/F/Veteran/Disability. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Compensation:

UNFI anticipates paying the above-referenced pay rate (or within the above-referenced pay range) for this position. Actual Pay, where applicable, will depend on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, education, experience, training, and any requirements under applicable collective bargaining agreements. UNFI is committed to transparency in pay in compliance with applicable state and local laws.

Benefits:

For Washington positions (or positions that may be performed remotely from Washington),  for Washington-specific paid time off details.

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