Early-Morning Production Manager — Lead & Elevate Meal Solutions

The Fresh Market; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team Member discount up to 40%

Early Earn Wage Access (up to 50% of工资

401K contribution & company match

Financial Wellness Program

PTO and extra time-off plans

Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, &

Job summary

The Fresh Market is seeking a Production Manager in Florida to lead the Production department with a focus on quality, safety, and guest satisfaction. You will guide teams through early-morning shifts to ensure top-notch meal solutions across Deli-CMS, Meat-Seafood, Bakery, and Produce.

Lead by example, provide training via The Fresh Market Academy, and optimize schedules to meet guest shopping hours while maintaining product integrity and minimizing loss.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of progressive management experience in supermarkets, retail, restaurants, hotels, or general business.
• Strong leadership skills 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.
• 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

Communication

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

POS systems

Team motivation

Education

Associate’s degree in business/retail management

Tools

Inventory management systems

Financial reporting software

Job description

The Fresh Market is seeking a Production Manager in Florida to lead the Production department with a focus on quality, safety, and guest satisfaction. You will guide teams through early-morning shifts to ensure top-notch meal solutions across Deli-CMS, Meat-Seafood, Bakery, and Produce.

Lead by example, provide training via The Fresh Market Academy, and optimize schedules to meet guest shopping hours while maintaining product integrity and minimizing loss.