Assistant Produce Manager FT Wendell NC

Lowes Foods, LLC; Wendell (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Lowes Foods is seeking a Produce Department Manager in Wendell, NC to supervise guest service, merchandising and operations in the produce department. You will assume department manager duties in their absence and lead the team to maintain quality and standards.

The role emphasizes friendly guest service, inventory control, and adherence to Lowe's Foods guidelines, with responsibilities spanning staff development and daily department operations.

Qualifications

• Friendly, outgoing personality.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Knowledge of produce operations.
• Ability to supervise people including training and development.
• Demonstrated willingness to learn multiple tasks and technical requirements of the job.
• Effective communication and guest service skills.
• Ability to bend, kneel and stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Ensure guests receive polite, friendly service in the produce/floral area.
• Achieve budgeted sales and profits for the department.
• Maintain inventory and supplies at desired levels.
• Operate department according to merchandising and operational guidelines.
• Ensure product quality meets Lowe's Foods standards.
• Maintain sanitation and safety in the department.
• Provide guidance, orientation, training and feedback to staff.
• Perform product preparation, receiving, stocking and service tasks as needed.
• Maintain staffing and scheduling standards for the department.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Friendly personality

Teamwork

Produce operations

Supervisory skills

Multi-task learning

Communication

Physical stamina

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.