Assistant Produce Manager
Core
Assistant Produce Manager responsible for overseeing daily produce operations, ensuring product quality, managing inventory, and supervising department associates.
Role type
Assistant Produce Manager
Builds
Fresh produce displays, prepared salads, and cut fruit/vegetable products for retail customers
Domain
Grocery retail / Fresh produce
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Produce handling, inventory management, customer service, merchandising planning, scheduling, expense control, food safety compliance, team supervision
Preferred skills
Associate or bachelor's degree in business or food service, prior management experience in retail/restaurant/supermarket
Technologies
Learning Management System (LMS)
Responsibilities
Promote excellent customer relations and resolve issues; take customer orders and create finished products; ensure fresh quality merchandise and minimize product losses; develop and implement merchandising plans to meet financial goals; oversee department inventories and track sales reports; assist with scheduling associates and delegate work assignments; manage inventory levels and maintain backroom organization; check and verify department deliveries and invoices; control department expenses and reduce losses; unpack, clean, trim, and stock produce; maintain attractive displays and ensure correct pricing; maintain general sanitation and follow health/OSHA requirements; assist with baling cardboard and other related duties; assist in supervising department associates and may oversee the Floral department.
Seniority
Mid-level management, hands-on operational role