Assistant Produce Manager FT

Lowes Foods, LLC; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Lowes Foods, LLC in Raleigh, NC is seeking a Produce Department Manager to supervise guest service, merchandising, and operations in the produce department and to step in as Department Manager in their absence.

You will ensure product quality, inventory management, and staff performance, and you will lead onboarding and training to maintain high standards.

The role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and consistent guest satisfaction in a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• Friendly, outgoing personality.
• Ability to supervise staff, train, and develop team.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs regularly and stand for extended periods.
• Knowledge of produce operations.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure polite, friendly service from the staff.
• Achieve budgeted sales and profits for the department.
• Maintain inventory and supplies.
• Operate department per merchandising and operational guidelines.
• Ensure product quality meets standards.
• Maintain sanitation and safety.
• Guide, train, and provide feedback to staff.
• Perform product prep, receiving, stocking, and guest service.
• Maintain staffing and scheduling standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Guest service

Team leadership

Training & development

Safety compliance

Job description

Overview

To gain the skills, knowledge, and expertise to be considered a successful Produce Department Manager. To supervise and insure that Lowes Foods guest service, merchandising programs, and departmental operation is maintained in the produce department. Assume the duties of the Department Manager in their absence.

Responsibilities

1. Insure guests receive polite, friendly service from the produce/floral department staff.
2. Achieve budgeted sales and profits for the produce/floral department.
3. Maintain desired level of inventory and supplies.
4. Operate the department according to merchandising and operational guidelines and programs.
5. Insure the quality of product for sale meets Lowes Foods standards.
6. Maintain sanitation and safety throughout the department according to Lowes Foods standards.
7. Provide guidance, orientation, training and feedback to insure produce department hosts achieve satisfactory performance standards.
8. Perform product preparation, receiving, conditioning, stocking and guest service as necessary to achieve standards.
9. Maintain department’s staffing and scheduling standards.
10. Perform all other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

1. Friendly, outgoing personality.
2. Ability to work well with others.
3. Ability to lift 50 lbs. regularly and 25 lbs. constantly.
4. Ability to read and understand information and direction.
5. Knowledge of produce operations.
6. Ability to supervise people including training and development.
7. Demonstrated ability and willingness to learn multiple tasks and technical requirements of the job.
8. Effective communication and guest service skills.
9. Ability to bend, kneel and stand for extended periods of time.