Assistant Produce Department Lead — Path to Manager

Lowes Foods, LLC; Waxhaw (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Lowes Foods, LLC in Waxhaw, NC is seeking a Produce Department Manager to oversee guest service, merchandising, and daily department operations. You will step in for the Department Manager when needed and ensure standards are met.

This role emphasizes teamwork, staff guidance, inventory control, and maintaining product quality. You will train associates, manage scheduling, and uphold Lowes Foods standards in a fast-paced store opening environment.

Qualifications

• Friendly, outgoing personality and positive attitude.
• Ability to work well with others and contribute to a team.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs regularly and 25 lbs continuously.
• Ability to read and understand information and direction.
• Knowledge of produce operations and workflows.
• Ability to supervise people including training and development.
• Willingness to learn multiple tasks and technical requirements.
• Effective communication and guest service skills.
• Ability to bend, kneel and stand for extended periods of time.

Responsibilities

• Insure guests receive polite, friendly service from the produce/floral department staff.
• Achieve budgeted sales and profits for the produce/floral department.
• Maintain desired level of inventory and supplies.
• Operate the department according to merchandising and operational guidelines and programs.
• Insure the quality of product for sale meets Lowes Foods standards.
• Maintain sanitation and safety throughout the department according to Lowes Foods standards.
• Provide guidance, orientation, training and feedback to insure produce department hosts achieve satisfactory performance standards.
• Perform product preparation, receiving, conditioning, stocking and guest service as necessary to achieve standards.
• Maintain department’s staffing and scheduling standards.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Friendly personality

Teamwork

Lift 50 lbs

Reading skills

Produce knowledge

Supervisory skills

Multi-task learning

Guest service

Physical stamina

Job description

Lowes Foods, LLC in Waxhaw, NC is seeking a Produce Department Manager to oversee guest service, merchandising, and daily department operations. You will step in for the Department Manager when needed and ensure standards are met.

This role emphasizes teamwork, staff guidance, inventory control, and maintaining product quality. You will train associates, manage scheduling, and uphold Lowes Foods standards in a fast-paced store opening environment.