Manager Produce

Job Summary

The Produce Manager is responsible for the overall management of the produce department, ensuring the highest standards of product quality, customer service, and operational efficiency.

• Oversee all aspects of managing and supervising the produce department, including scheduling, training, ordering, and overseeing sweep logs.
• Verify produce vendor invoices, checking for product quality and accuracy of quantity.
• Maintain inventory control to ensure freshness, product quality, and turnover to maximize sales and minimize shrinkage or loss to the company.
• Ensure that damaged product is correctly accounted for and disposed of.
• Implement and oversee merchandising plans to maximize profitability and meet customer demands.
• Ensure refrigerated cases and display shelves are adequately stocked and faced at all times according to product movement, tag allocation, and department standards to ensure maximum product sales and quality.
• Ensure all products are correctly trimmed and attractively presented, with pre-packed items providing adequate allowances for tare weights or shrinkage.
• Conduct regularly scheduled inspections of all produce products for freshness and visual appeal, culling products to maintain an image of freshness and quality.
• Follow department sanitary procedures and standards, including maintaining department sweep logs.
• Alert store management of maintenance, refrigeration, or equipment malfunctions or concerns.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Extensive knowledge of produce department management and sales strategies.
• Familiarity with retail stocking procedures and inventory management.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations related to food handling.

• Exceptional leadership, supervisory, and training skills.
• Excellent customer service.
• Excellent problem‑solving and decision‑making skills.
• Proficient in inventory and sales management.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Effective verbal communication skills for interacting with customers and team members.

• Ability to develop and implement strategies.
• Ability to manage and motivate a team.
• Ability to handle complex operational issues.
• Ability to analyze and improve sales and profitability.
• Attention to detail to ensure accuracy in stocking and labeling.
• Capability to adjust to changing situations, handle multiple demands, and work with diverse personalities.
• Aptitude for making informed decisions quickly, often in high‑pressure situations.
• A genuine desire to meet and exceed customer expectations, creating a positive shopping experience.
• Ability to perform physical tasks, including stocking, lifting boxes, and standing for extended periods.

Stand and walk for extended periods, typically 8‑hour shifts. Lift and carry items up to 25 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally. Perform repetitive motions such as reaching, bending, stooping, and squatting. Handle fine motor tasks with small objects. Maintain clear communication with customers and team members.

Work Hours:

Vary, with availability required on weekends, evenings, and holidays; typically 8‑hour shifts for full‑time employees.

Environment:
Indoor, climate‑controlled, with adequate lighting and ventilation. Conditions may be damp or humid, with wet or slippery floors.

Primary Work Stations:
Sales floor, backrooms, and refrigerated storage areas.

Dress Code:
Professional and presentable attire as determined by store management.

Exposure:
May be exposed to moving mechanical parts and cleaning chemicals.

Noise Level: Usually low to moderate, with occasional loud periods from customers, store announcements, and equipment.

Interaction:
Constant interaction with customers and team members in a fast‑paced retail environment.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Over two years of Produce Manager experience.
• Supervisory experience required.

Base pay range: $23.00 – $36.00 per hour.

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Company‑paid life insurance.
• Employee stock ownership 401(k) plans.
• Growth opportunities.

PAQ, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Reasonable accommodation: PAQ, Inc. is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and to applicants throughout the hiring process. If you need an accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please let us know.