Produce Manager
Core
Managing the produce department in a retail supermarket, overseeing staff, merchandising, inventory control, and customer service for fresh produce.
Role type
Produce Department Manager
Builds
Fresh produce displays, prepared salads, and cut fruit/vegetable stations for retail customers
Domain
Retail / Grocery / Food Service
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Produce inventory management, staff scheduling and training, customer relations, merchandising planning, cost control, food safety compliance, departmental budgeting
Preferred skills
Business or food service degree, experience in retail/restaurant/supermarket management
Technologies
Learning Management System (LMS)
Responsibilities
Schedule and train produce associates, develop localized merchandising plans and displays, verify deliveries and manage inventory records, control department expenses and labor costs, ensure product quality and freshness, maintain sanitation and safety standards
Seniority
Manager, supervisory level