Assistant Produce Manager - Guest Service & Ops Lead

Lowes Foods; Wendell (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Lowes Foods in Wendell, NC is seeking a Produce Department Manager-in-training to ensure guest service, merchandising, and daily department operations meet company standards.

You will supervise staff, maintain inventory, train team members, and ensure cleanliness and safety across the department. This role offers hands-on leadership and opportunities to develop essential retail skills in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Friendly, outgoing personality.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. regularly and 25 lbs. constantly.
• Ability to read and understand information and direction.
• Knowledge of produce operations.
• Ability to supervise people including training and development.
• Demonstrated ability and 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 of time.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Friendly demeanor

Team collaboration

Lifting 50 lbs

Reading comprehension

Produce operations

People supervision

Multi-tasking

Communication

Job description

Lowes Foods in Wendell, NC is seeking a Produce Department Manager-in-training to ensure guest service, merchandising, and daily department operations meet company standards.

You will supervise staff, maintain inventory, train team members, and ensure cleanliness and safety across the department. This role offers hands-on leadership and opportunities to develop essential retail skills in a dynamic environment.