Assistant Produce Manager

Redner's Markets; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Redner's Markets in Dover, Delaware is looking for an Assistant Produce Manager to supervise the Produce Department in the absence of the Produce Manager. This role involves managing inventory, ensuring product quality, and providing excellent customer service.

The ideal candidate should possess strong communication skills, basic math abilities, and the capacity to lift up to 50 pounds. Join our team for a rewarding career in the produce department!

Qualifications

• Ability to accurately count product and match against invoices.
• Strong communication skills for providing excellent customer service.
• Dexterity to enable trimming and packaging of produce.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds for up to 50% of the time.
• Capable of standing for the majority of scheduled work shift.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise all functions of the Produce Department.
• Assist with merchandising plans for the department.
• Order products as needed in absence of the Produce Manager.
• Participate in shrink control and ensure product rotation.
• Monitor product quality and freshness.

Skills

Basic math skills

Strong communication skills

Dexterity of hands

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Ability to stand for long periods

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.