Assistant Produce Manager Albany FT

Piggly Wiggly Food/Fresh For Less and Affiliated Companies; Albany (GA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Piggly Wiggly Albany is seeking an Assistant Produce Manager to oversee day-to-day operations of the produce department in our Albany, GA stores. You will manage ordering, stocking, pricing, and staff while upholding quality and safety standards and delivering excellent customer service.

Candidate should have at least one year of produce experience and a high school diploma; managerial experience is a plus. This is a full-time, in-person role with benefits including health insurance and 401(k).

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to work in a high-paced environment.
• Knowledge of allergen handling practices.
• Customer service experience in grocery or produce retail.
• Willingness to train and supervise staff.

Responsibilities

• Analyze profit and loss statements to recommend improvements.
• Train staff in displaying and merchandising products.
• Assist in developing promotional programs.
• Collaborate with department staff to improve efficiency and sales.
• Maintain shelf allocations and product availability with store owner/manager input.
• Review safety, sanitation, and productivity standards.
• Communicate with store leadership on issues and merchandising decisions.
• Ensure proper shelf, display, and storage conditions.
• Train employees on portioning, presentation, and packaging to minimize shrink.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Allergen handling

Multitasking

Customer service

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

1 year related produce experience

1 year managerial experience preferred

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: 293 FFL Piggly Wiggly Albany GA D7 - Albany, GA 31701

Position Type: Full Time

Assistant Produce Manager (Produce Department Assistant Supervisor)

Job Summary

The Produce Manager is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the produce department in our retail grocery stores and. The Produce Manager is responsible for overseeing and ensuring ordering, stocking, and pricing produce products, managing staff, maintaining quality and safety standards, and providing exceptional customer service.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Analyze profit and loss statements to recommend improvements to meet department standards.
• Ability to train in displaying and merchandizing products.
• Assist in developing promotional programs.
• Work with and the department staff to improve efficiency and increase sales.
• Assist the department with merchandising in accordance with the preferences of the store owner / manager to maintain shelf allocations to ensure the availability of products.
• Evaluate department conditions and operations to determine strengths and areas for improvement, and relay that information to department managers and owners.
• Review standards for safety, proper food handling practices, sanitation and productivity are maintained.
• Communicate with the store leadership on problems, recommendations for change, effectiveness of plans and merchandising decisions.
• Recommends proper shelf, case, and display conditions to include stocking, cleaning, straitening, hydrating, and product rotation.
• Review and recommend proper cooler and storage conditions to include rotating and organizing cases of product.
• Assist in training employees to effectively provide portioning, presentation, and packaging merchandise according to customers' requests and in a way that minimizes shrink and maximizes sales.
• Develop and maintain an understanding of the products you are selling/serving.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Good time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Understand the importance of the handling of allergen containing products.
• Ability to prioritize and handle several tasks at once.
• Friendly, outgoing personality.
• Previous customer service experience in a grocery store, supermarket, or produce retail space.
• Good communication skills.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma required
• At least one year of related produce experience required.
• One Year of Managerial Experience preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry up to 90 lbs. throughout any assigned shift unassisted.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time.
• Ability to climb and balance on a step stool/ladder.
• Ability to stoop, kneel and crouch.
• Ability to sustain repetitive arm and hand motion.

Work Environment

• The ability to work under a variety of conditions and temperatures, wet and dry, for extended periods of time.
• The ability to work safely around kitchen machinery, packaging/bundling machinery and sharp knives.

This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job. This position description is subject to revision at any time.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

The company is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We strive to have a safe workplace and therefore now conduct background screenings and drug testing. This employer participates in E-Verify.

All applicants will receive an acknowledgement that their application has been received when they apply. Those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted if their application is pulled for review. The general job pool ads will be closed approximately two months from original posting.

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