Produce Manager
Job Type:
Full Time
Pay:
$50,000 – $60,000
IronRoad is conducting a confidential search for an Produce Manager. We are looking for a creative, engaging leader to head up our Produce Team and Produce Department.
Job Summary
Our produce department is a huge focal point in our store. The Produce Manager is responsible for maintaining company and operational standards of this department to maximize sales and profits and make sure that our clients have an amazing experience when they visit. This position is also responsible for managing department inventory, merchandising, labor and pricing. The Produce Manager will ensure all produce associates receive proper training and be responsible for accurate ordering, receiving, rotation and displays within the department. We are looking for a hands-on Produce Manager that loves what they do and the people they do it with!
Duties/Responsibilities
- Maintains a seasonal, innovative and visually attractive inventory.
- Provides outstanding customer service, is responsive to customer questions, concerns and leads by example.
- Be aware of cooking, recipe trends and holiday needs that impact consumer demand.
- Ensures efficient and accurate ordering to prevent losses in inventory.
- Schedules department employees, supervise and assist with training and assign work to maximize the success of the department.
- Creates engaging displays for new and seasonal products.
- Maintains established procedures for receiving, inspecting, pricing and restocking the product to guarantee quality and freshness and ensure proper product rotation.
- Controls department expenses, including labor budgets and loss due to shrinkage.
- Maintains clean and fresh merchandise to meet company standards and pass sanitation and health department inspections and regulations.
- Ensures that department employees practice safety when working and operating equipment, including compliance with OSHA requirements.
- Recognizes and addresses areas within the department where improvement in customer service is needed.
Required Skills/Abilities
- Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in the retail, grocery, produce or restaurant industry required
- Knowledge of perishables is required
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
- Basic math skills required for accurate ordering and inventory purposes
- bi-lingual is highly preferred (spanish, vietnamese, chinese)
- Annual Compensation is based on experience and will be discussed with candidates one on one during interview.
Preferred Skills
Experience:
- Groceery Produce Management : 3 years (Required) Please only apply if you do have grocery produce experience
Education and Experience
- Groceery Produce Management : 3 years (Required) Please only apply if you do have grocery produce experience
- High school or equivalent (preferred)
Benefits
- Take paid vacation starting at 6-months.
- Competitive pay.
- Health, Life, Vision, and Dental Insurance at 60 days.
- 401(k) Investment Plans.
