Bench - Produce Manager

kj; Grovetown (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision

Short & Long-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Kj’s Market in Grovetown, GA is seeking a produce department team member to help manage daily operations, ensure quality, and deliver friendly guest service in a fast-paced environment.

You will follow weekly sales programs, manage inventory and sanitation, schedule staff, and develop a capable team. This role requires physical stamina and teamwork to keep the department efficient and compliant. We offer weekly pay and strong benefits.

Qualifications

• Friendly and out-going personality with guest focus.
• Ability to work well with others in a team.
• Strong communication and guest service skills.
• Experience supervising staff including training and development.
• Knowledge of produce operations and display standards.
• Willingness to learn multiple tasks and technical requirements.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs regularly and stand for extended periods.
• Ability to read and understand information and directions.
• Demonstrated stamina for a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Follow weekly sales program to maximize sales volume.
• Achieve budgeted gross profit figures per department guidelines.
• Prepare produce records for accounting and merchandising.
• Follow policies on weighing, pricing, packaging, and display.
• Unload trucks and maintain backroom storage.
• Maintain coolers and freezers to standard.
• Inventory control responsibilities.
• Uphold sanitation and safe food handling practices.
• Assist guests and maintain guest relations.
• Collaborate with Store Manager on meat operations and scheduling.
• Responsible for department scheduling.
• Ensure department compliance with company standards.
• Guide staff performance and development discussions.
• Develop a talent bench and growth plans for high-potential staff.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by management.

Skills

Friendly demeanor

Teamwork

Communication

Staff supervision

Produce knowledge

Learning mindset

Lifting 50 lbs

Reading directions

Stamina

Job description

Overview

Come grow with grocery at Kj’s Market! We’re not like other grocery stores – We Create Smiles! Plus, we’re family-owned and based in the Carolinas since 1922! Join us where you can create smiles, share your hometown pride, and grow in a fast-paced environment – We need YOU!

Benefits for Now and Your Future:

• Weekly Pay
• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program

RETIREMENT

• 100% Company Funded Pension
• 401K

Responsibilities

1. Follow weekly company sales program to attain maximumsales volume.2. Achieve budgeted gross profit figures as established by Produce Merchandising Department.3. Carry out the preparation of all produce records as required by the Accounting & Merchandising Departments.4. Follow all company policies related to weighing, pricing, packaging, and displaying of merchandise.5. Unload trucks and maintain backroom storage.6. Maintains coolers and freezers to standard.7. Accountable for inventory control.8. Reinforce sanitation, safe food handling practices, security, safety, and company guidelines.9. Assist guests and maintain good guest relations.10. Consult with Store Manager to review meat operations, and advanced planning and scheduling, to ensure company objectives are met.11. Responsible for scheduling of the department.12. Ensures the department is run in compliance with company standards (as measured by ALI audits).13. Ensures direct reports understand expectations for performance, holds them accountable to achieve productivity goals and meets with them to review performance and provide feedback (ongoing and annual performance appraisal).14. Personally responsible for teaching and training departmental staff. Additionally, builds a talent planning bench for the department, including developing and executing development plans for all high-potential and promotable individuals.15. All other tasks 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.