Produce Manager
Core
Managing the produce department in a retail supermarket, overseeing staff, merchandising, inventory control, and customer service for fresh produce and prepared items.
Role type
Produce Department Manager (Retail)
Builds
Produce department operations, customer-facing fresh food solutions, and departmental efficiency
Domain
Retail / Grocery / Food Service
Required skills
Produce merchandising and display creation, inventory management and shrink control, staff scheduling and performance management, customer relations and conflict resolution, food safety and sanitation compliance, budget and expense control
Preferred skills
Business or food service degree, experience with floral department oversight
Technologies
Learning Management System (LMS), 5S procedures
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 freshness and quality standards, maintain sanitation and safety compliance
Seniority
Manager, supervisory level