Assistant Produce Manager
Core
Managing daily operations of the produce department in a retail supermarket, focusing on inventory control, merchandising, customer service, and team supervision.
Role type
Assistant Produce Manager
Builds
Fresh produce displays, cut fruit/vegetable stations, and prepared food items for store customers.
Domain
Retail / Grocery / Food Service
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Inventory management, merchandising planning, customer relations, team supervision, food safety compliance, cost control, scheduling, data analysis (sales reports), physical labor (unpacking, trimming, stocking)
Preferred skills
Associate or bachelor's degree in business or food service, prior management experience in retail/restaurant/supermarket
Technologies
Learning Management System (LMS), cutting lists, product logs
Responsibilities
Promote excellent customer relations by greeting customers and resolving issues; manage department inventories and track sales reports; develop and implement merchandising plans to meet financial goals; assist Produce Manager with operations and perform duties in their absence; oversee department associates including scheduling and training; control department expenses and minimize product losses; ensure product quality, freshness, and proper rotation; maintain backroom organization and receiving area security; assist with unpacking, cleaning, trimming, and stocking produce; enforce health, OSHA, and sanitation requirements.
Seniority
Mid-level management, hands-on operational role