Assistant Produce Manager

Redner's Markets, Inc.; Elkton (MD); On-site; USD 23,419 - 26,174; Full time

Job summary

A grocery store chain in Elkton, Maryland is seeking an experienced individual to manage the Produce Department. The role includes overseeing daily operations, managing inventory, and ensuring compliance with health regulations. Candidates must have at least two years of experience as a produce clerk and possess strong communication and analytical skills. This position offers a competitive hourly wage between $17 and $19, with a Sunday premium.

Qualifications

• At least two years of experience as a produce clerk.
• Ability to read and write for tagging merchandise and maintaining inventory.
• Must be able to lift up to fifty pounds on a regular basis.

Responsibilities

• Assist in directing and managing all functions of the Produce Department.
• Work on localized merchandising plans with the Produce Manager.
• Maintain product quality, count, and freshness.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Dexterity

Education

High school education

Job description

DEPARTMENT: Produce

REPORTS TO: Store Director

COMPENSATION

$17 - $19 per hour

Sunday $1 premium

JOB SUMMARY

Assist in directing and managing all functions and activities of the Produce Department to achieve sales and profit goals.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Along with the Produce Manager, work out localized merchandising plan for the department.
• Follow approved Produce Department Plans for effective space management based on movement, consumer demand and profitability.
• Assist in the ordering of merchandise and controlling of inventory to minimize out-of-stocks and overstocks and to maximize sales.
• Follow approved procedures for receiving product, price marking and restocking cases to ensure quality protection, accuracy and product rotation.
• Take action to control shrinkage and pilferage losses.
• Assist with the training and supervision of other produce department personnel.
• Follow planned program for cleaning and preventative maintenance on cases, back room coolers, and refrigeration equipment.
• Establish culture and a favorable department image with customers through a clean, attractive and friendly atmosphere.
• Follow all company policies and procedures.
• Maintain and submit required records and reports.
• Observe local conditions and competitive activity relating to the produce department and keep others informed.
• Maintain good communications in the store, the produce department and throughout the organization.
• Ensure compliance to company’s Sanitation, Safety and Security Program.
• Ensure compliance to local, state and government weights and measures laws, and health department regulations.
• Greet all customers and be observant.
• Monitor products for quality, count and freshness.
• Assist with floral department.
• Follow a weekly schedule based on projected sales volume and workload.
• Maintain a neat personal appearance according to the company’s dress code policy.
• Promote all programs to insure a safe and accident-free environment.

SUPPLEMENTAL JOB FUNCTIONS

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• High school education a minimum requirement.
• Ability to read and write to properly tag merchandise, order and maintain inventory and to insure proper rotation of product.
• Above average analytical skills necessary to study and interpret various reports to keep the department profitable.
• Should have at least two years experience as a produce clerk.
• Must have excellent oral and written communications kills for dealing with customers, employees and vendors.
• Must have dexterity in hands to enable trimming and packaging of produce.
• Ability to unload, transport, and place merchandise in their specific areas.
• Must be able to lift up to fifty (50) pounds up to fifty percent (50%) of the time.

COMPENSATION

• $15 - $18 per hour

Equal Opportunity Employer
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