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Produce Manager

Produce Manager

Redner's MarketsBensalem, PA, US
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Produce Manager

POSITION TITLE : Produce Manager DEPARTMENT : Produce REPORTS TO : Store Director FLSA STATUS : Non-Exempt 40 hours

JOB SUMMARY :

Direct and manage all functions and activities of the Produce Department to achieve sales and profit goals.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

  • Along with the department supervisor and Store Director, follow localized merchandising plan for the produce, floral and cut fruit / vegetable department.
  • Follow approved Produce Department Plans for effective space management based on movement, season, consumer demand, and profitability.
  • Order merchandise and control inventory to minimize out-of-stocks and overstocks and to maximize sales.
  • Follow approved procedures for receiving product, price marking and restocking cases to ensure quality protection, accuracy and product rotation.
  • Control department expenses by having an organized supply storage area.
  • Take action to control shrinkage and pilferage losses by utilizing movement and shrink reports.
  • Effectively train, schedule and supervise other produce department personnel.
  • Follow planned program for cleaning and preventative maintenance on cases, backroom coolers, and refrigeration equipment.
  • Establish culture and a favorable department image with customers through a clean, attractive and friendly atmosphere.
  • Follow and enforce all company policies and procedures.
  • Maintain and submit required records and reports.
  • Observe local conditions and competitive activity relating to the produce and floral department and keep others informed.
  • Maintain good communications in the store, the produce department and throughout the organization.
  • Ensure compliance to company's Sanitation, Safety and Security Program.
  • Ensure compliance to local, state and government weights and measures laws, and health department regulations.
  • Greet all customers and be observant while on the sales floor.
  • Monitor products for quality, count and freshness.
  • Manage and oversee the floral area of the department.
  • Prepare a weekly schedule based on projected sales volume and workload.
  • Maintain a neat personal appearance according to the company's dress code policy.
  • Promote all programs to ensure a safe and accident-free environment.

SUPPLEMENTAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

  • Conduct competitive price checks.

    • MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED :

  • High school education is a minimum requirement.
  • Ability to read and write to properly tag merchandise, order and maintain inventory and to insure proper rotation of product.
  • Above average analytical skills are necessary to study and interpret various reports to keep the department profitable.
  • Should have at least two years' experience as a produce clerk.
  • Must have excellent oral and written communications skills for dealing with customers, employees and vendors.
  • Must have dexterity in hands to enable trimming and packaging of produce.
  • Ability to unload, transport, and place merchandise in their specific areas.
  • Must be able to lift up to fifty (50 pounds up to fifty percent (50%) of the time.
  • Must be able to stand upright for most of your scheduled work shift.
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