Assistant Produce Manager

Redner's Markets; Delaware; On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Redner's Markets is seeking an Assistant Produce Manager to oversee produce operations in the absence of the Produce Manager. Responsibilities include ensuring product quality, assisting with merchandising plans, and providing excellent customer service.

The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, basic math abilities, and capability to lift products as required. This role is pivotal in maintaining the efficiency of the Produce Department.

Qualifications

• Basic math skills and ability to accurately count product against invoices.
• Strong communications for providing excellent customer service.
• Dexterity of hands for trimming and packaging produce.
• Ability to lift up to fifty (50) pounds up to fifty percent (50%) of the time.
• Ability to stand upright for the majority of the scheduled work shift.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise all functions of the Produce Department.
• Assist the Produce Manager with merchandising plans.
• Order products in the absence of the Produce Manager.
• Ensure accuracy in ordering, receiving, pricing, and stocking.
• Participate in shrink control by culling cases multiple times per day.
• Follow the planned program for cleaning and preventive maintenance.
• Monitor product quality and freshness.
• Provide prompt customer service.

Skills

Basic math skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Dexterity of hands for trimming/packaging

Job description

POSITION TITLE

Assistant Produce Manager

DEPARTMENT

Produce

REPORTS TO

Produce Manager

FLSA STATUS

Non-Exempt

JOB SUMMARY

To direct and supervise all functions of the Produce Department in the absence of the Produce Manager.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Responsible for overall operation of the Produce Department in the absence of the Produce Manager as outlined in the “Produce Manager” job description.
• Assist Produce Manager with merchandising plans for the department including floral and cut fruit/veg.
• Assist with the ordering of the entire line of products in the Produce Department as needed or in the absence of the Produce Manager.
• Follow policies regarding ordering, receiving, pricing, and stocking to ensure accuracy and product rotation.
• Participate in shrink control by culling cases multiple times per day.
• Follow planned program for cleaning and preventive maintenance on cases, coolers, and other refrigerated equipment.
• Observe all state, local, and federal health and weights and measures laws.
• Monitor product quality and freshness at all times.
• Greet customers and provide prompt and courteous service.
• Abide by all company policies as stated in the Employee Handbook.

SUPPLEMENTAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Assist with unloading and storing of merchandise.
• Monitor inventory of supplies and product. Notify Produce Manager when orders are needed.
• Filling and culling of racks and displays on a daily basis.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Basic math skills and the ability to accurately count product and match against invoices.
• Must have strong communications for providing customer service.
• Must have dexterity of hands to enable trimming and packaging of produce.
• 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 the majority of your scheduled work shift.