Assistant Produce Manager
Core
Assistant Produce Manager responsible for overseeing daily produce operations, ensuring product quality, managing inventory, and supervising associates in a retail grocery environment.
Role type
Assistant Produce Manager
Builds
Fresh produce displays, cut fruit/vegetable stations, and prepared food items for customers
Domain
Grocery retail / Fresh food production
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Produce merchandising, inventory management, customer service, staff supervision, food safety compliance, loss prevention, scheduling, delivery receiving
Preferred skills
Business or food service degree, experience in retail/restaurant/supermarket management
Technologies
Learning Management System (LMS)
Responsibilities
Promote positive customer relations and resolve issues; manage department inventories and track sales reports; develop merchandising plans to meet financial goals; oversee associate scheduling, training, and performance; ensure product freshness and proper rotation; control department expenses and minimize losses; maintain backroom organization and sanitation; verify deliveries and invoices; assist with unpacking, cleaning, trimming, and stocking produce.
Seniority
Mid-level management