Bench - Produce Manager

kj; Sylvania (GA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

IGA in Georgia is seeking a Produce Department Lead to support daily store operations and guest satisfaction. You will follow weekly sales programs, supervise staff, and ensure compliance with company standards.

You will coordinate merchandising and inventory for the Produce area, assist guests, and help with scheduling and performance reviews. The role emphasizes sanitation, safety, and teamwork in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Friendly, outgoing personality with good guest relations.
• Ability to supervise and train staff, and communicate clearly.
• Capable of lifting 50 lbs and handling physical duties.
• Familiarity with produce operations and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Follow weekly company sales program to attain maximum sales volume.
• Achieve budgeted gross profit figures as established by Produce Merchandising Department.
• Prepare all produce records as required by Accounting & Merchandising Departments.
• Weigh, price, package and display merchandise per company policy.
• Unload trucks and maintain backroom storage.
• Maintain coolers and freezers to standard and oversee inventory.

Skills

Friendly personality

Teamwork

Guest service

Communication skills

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Reading directions

Job description

Overview

Come grow with grocery at IGA! We’re not like other grocery stores – We Create Smiles! 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

• Follow weekly company sales program to attain maximumsales volume.
• Achieve budgeted gross profit figures as established by Produce Merchandising Department.
• Carry out the preparation of all produce records as required by the Accounting & Merchandising Departments.
• Follow all company policies related to weighing, pricing, packaging, and displaying of merchandise.
• Unload trucks and maintain backroom storage.
• Maintains coolers and freezers to standard.
• Accountable for inventory control.
• Reinforce sanitation, safe food handling practices, security, safety, and company guidelines.
• Assist guests and maintain good guest relations.
• Consult with Store Manager to review meat operations, and advanced planning and scheduling, to ensure company objectives are met.
• Responsible for scheduling of the department.
• Ensures the department is run in compliance with company standards (as measured by ALI audits).
• 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).
• 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.
• All other tasks as assigned by management.

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.

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