Assistant Produce Manager

Nino Salvaggio International Marketplace; Bloomfield Hills (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Nino Salvaggio International Marketplace is seeking an Assistant Produce Manager for our Bloomfield Twp location to lead a large produce team. This role supports department operations, inventory control, and staff development while delivering high-quality service to customers.

Candidate should bring knowledge of produce categories, the ability to schedule and train associates, and a commitment to safe handling and display standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Reliable transportation is required.
• Able to work early mornings, nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assist with directing and supervising all functions and activities of the produce department to meet sales, gross profit, customer service and labor goals.
• Stock produce following rotation and presentation guidelines.
• Oversee department operations including training, ordering, time and attendance, discipline, and inventory with the Produce Manager(s).
• Assist in developing associates through interviewing, training, monitoring time and attendance, and appropriate recognition/discipline.
• Plan produce distribution, merchandising, price marking and stocking/rotation.
• Assist in ordering and inventory control.
• Check merchandise against invoices for quality standards.
• Collaborate with Produce Prep to optimize operations.
• Handle damaged and spoiled products per policy and control loss.
• Greet customers and provide prompt, courteous service and assistance.
• Complete produce inventory.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Stocking procedures

Staff supervision

Customer service

Produce knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Help us lead our large produce team!

Nino Salvaggio is currently looking for an Assistant Produce Manager for our Bloomfield Twp location.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition assistance

Responsibilities:

• Assist with directing and supervising all functions and activities of the produce department to achieve the sales, gross profit, customer service and labor goals established for the department.
• Stock produce following all rotation and presentation guidelines.
• Oversee all aspects of the operation of the department, including but not limited to: training, ordering, time and attendance, employee purchase policy, discipline, etc., in conjunction with Produce Manager (s).
• Assist with managing and developing associates through interviewing, training, monitoring time and attendance, supervision and appropriate reward and discipline.
• Properly plan produce distribution, merchandising, price marking and product stocking and rotation.
• Assist in ordering and maintaining inventory control.
• Check and verify produce department merchandise received to ensure that all items listed on vendor invoices are delivered according to quality standards.
• Work closely with the Produce Prep department to ensure optimum operations in both departments.
• Properly handle damaged and spoiled products according to company policy and assist in controlling the level of damaged goods.
• Greet customers and provide them with prompt and courteous service and/or assistance.
• Complete produce inventory.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED, required.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must be able to work early mornings, nights and weekends.
• Six months related produce experience including stocking and rotation procedures, required.
• Excellent knowledge of the products carried in the department including being fully knowledgeable in the differences (in price, taste, preparation or use) between the many varieties and types of produce in every family group (i.e. apples, squash, etc.).
• Must be able to stand and/or walk for 8 or more hour periods.
• Must be able to regularly bend, lift and/or move 25 pounds.
• Must be able to frequently bend, lift and/or move 50 pounds.
• Must be able to bend, reach and grasp.

Benefits:

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Short term disability
• Accident
• Hospitalization
• Critical illness
• Life insurance
• Flexible spending
• Education reimbursement
• 401K match
• Employee discount
• Company paid life insurance policy
• Company paid LTD policy

EOE