Early-Morning Production Leader | Guest Experience

The Fresh Market; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team Member discount

Early Earn Wage Access

401K with company match

Financial Wellness Program

Personal time off and additional time‑

Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, &

Job summary

The Fresh Market is seeking a Production Manager to lead the Production department, guiding team members and ensuring top-quality meals for guests. You will oversee operations across Deli-CMS, Meat-Seafood, Bakery, and Produce, with early-morning shift duties and a focus on efficiency and loss prevention.

You will train staff through The Fresh Market Academy and coach team members to grow professionally while maintaining safety standards and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of progressive management experience in supermarkets, retail, restaurants, hotels, or general business.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop high-performing teams.
• Proven ability to deliver an exceptional guest experience while achieving performance goals.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills.
• Basic proficiency with POS systems, scheduling tools, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Food safety certification, or ability to obtain post-hire.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.

Responsibilities

• Direct, manage, and assist all functions of the Production department and demonstrate excellence for your team and guests.
• Managing the production for key items to support Deli-CMS, Meat-Seafood, Bakery, and Produce departments.
• Properly receiving/stocking goods that follow rotation standards when replenishing product levels.
• Manage product to reduce shrink/damage.
• Direct teams to handle, cut, and prepare a variety of the department's meat, cheeses, bread, prepacked produce, and convenient meal solutions in the early morning while maintaining quality product levels as indicated within TFM standards.
• Provide team members through The Fresh Market Academy, including “on-the-job” and online training, to provide excellent guest service safely and securely while maintaining efficiency and minimizing product loss
• Led, engage, motivate, and manage team members to provide excellent guest service
• Provide coaching for team members to further their development and increase retention
• Create and manage team schedules, aligning production to support guest shopping hours to ensure guests receive a first-class experience
• Ensure department adherence to all safety requirements and protocols, including food safety per TFM policies and per law.

Skills

Leadership

Guest service

Scheduling tools

POS systems

Food safety

Education

Associate degree/Equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Inventory management systems

Job description

The Fresh Market is seeking a Production Manager to lead the Production department, guiding team members and ensuring top-quality meals for guests. You will oversee operations across Deli-CMS, Meat-Seafood, Bakery, and Produce, with early-morning shift duties and a focus on efficiency and loss prevention.

You will train staff through The Fresh Market Academy and coach team members to grow professionally while maintaining safety standards and guest satisfaction.