Full Time Produce Management Assistant

Produce Department Manager

Manage and supervise up to 20 associates in the Produce Department. May also be assigned responsibility for the Floral Department. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these departments. Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the policies and applicable laws of Harris Teeter. Responsibilities may include interviewing and training associates; planning, assigning, and directing work; assisting in appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining associates; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Qualifications : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Associates must be at least 18 years of age.

Personal Skills : Exceptional interpersonal skills. Willingness to participate in and successfully complete required training and to work with the team to increase customer satisfaction and sales.

Education and / or Experience : High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or two to three years related experience and / or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills : Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos in English. Ability to write simple correspondence in English. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other associates of the organization who only speak English.

Mathematical Skills : Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement.

Reasoning Ability : Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations : Complete company training including but not limited to : new hire orientation, food sanitation, customer service network, safety, food safety, and product knowledge.

Physical Demands : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The associate is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The associate must regularly lift and / or move up to 50 pounds and reaches from 6-72 inches. The associate must frequently lift and / or move up to 100 pounds and reaches from 6-72 inches. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color, and depth perception.