Fresh Produce Department Lead

Hy-Vee Inc; Michigan; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Hy-Vee Inc. in Michigan is seeking a Produce Department Manager to oversee the Produce Department, drive customer service, and maintain department standards for quality and profitability.

The role requires leadership of department staff, adherence to food safety and sanitation guidelines, and collaboration with store management to meet sales goals and ensure optimal product freshness.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent experience; produce and sanitation courses preferred.
• Over one year of related work experience in retail or produce environment.
• Ability to lead a team, handle customer interactions, and manage department operations.

Responsibilities

• Sets department standards for customer service, cleanliness, sanitation, and profitability.
• Supervises, trains, and evaluates Produce Department staff and oversees scheduling.
• Maintains pricing, inventory, displays, and ordering to ensure freshness and shrink control.
• Reports to District Store Director, Store Manager, and Assistant Managers of GM, Perishables, and Store Operations.

Skills

Customer service

Leadership

Food safety

Communication

Team management

Education

High School diploma

Produce sanitation training

Tools

Knives

Wrapping machine

Juice machine

Cash register

Pallet jacks

Forklift

C.A.R.S. system

Job description

Hy-Vee Inc. in Michigan is seeking a Produce Department Manager to oversee the Produce Department, drive customer service, and maintain department standards for quality and profitability.

The role requires leadership of department staff, adherence to food safety and sanitation guidelines, and collaboration with store management to meet sales goals and ensure optimal product freshness.