Full Time Produce Management Assistant

Harristeeter; Burlington (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group benefits

Job summary

Harris Teeter in Burlington, NC is seeking a Produce Department supervisor with the potential to oversee the Floral Department. You will lead a team of up to 20 associates, directing daily operations to achieve service and sales goals.

The role requires interviewing, training, scheduling, and evaluating staff, along with enforcing company policies. Excellent customer service and teamwork are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Must be able to supervise and develop a team in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Ability to interview, hire, train, and evaluate associates.
• Strong communication and customer-service skills are essential.
• Knowledge of company policies and employment laws is required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise up to 20 associates in the Produce Department, with possible Floral Department responsibilities.
• Plan, assign, and direct work; monitor performance and provide feedback.
• Interview and train associates; evaluate performance and provide coaching.
• Discipline employees as needed and address complaints or problems.
• Ensure compliance with Harris Teeter policies and applicable laws.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Team leadership

Customer service

Interviewing and training

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

2–3 years related experience

Job description

Manage and supervise up to 20 associates in the Produce Department. May also be assigned responsibility for the Floral Department. Is responsible the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these departments. Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with Harris Teeter.s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities may include interviewing and training associates; planning, assigning, and directing work; assist in appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining associates; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

QUALIFICATIONS. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Associates must be at least 18 years of age.

PERSONAL SKILLS. Exceptional interpersonal skills. Willingness to participate in and successfully complete required training and to work with the team to increase customer satisfaction and sales.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE. High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or two to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS. Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos [in English]. Ability to write simple correspondence [in English]. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other associates of the organization who only speak English.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS. Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement.

REASONING ABILITY. Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS. Complete Company.s training including but not limited to: new hire orientation, food sanitation, customer service network, safety, food safety, and product knowledge.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The associate is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The associate must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and reaches from 6-72 inches. The associate must frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds and reaches from 6-72 inches. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color, and depth perception.

Additional Information

• Posting Date: Sep 22, 2026

You will be eligible for Harris Teeter's group benefit plans that pertain to your position upon the completion of applicable waiting periods. Your eligibility for these benefits is subject to the terms of the applicable plan and Harris Teeter policy.

All warehouse associates must be 18 years of age or older.

Equal access to employment, services and programs is available to all persons. It is the policy of Harris Teeter to provide equal opportunity for all applicants and candidates for employment and to administer all human resource practices such as recruiting, hiring, promoting, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment in a manner which does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, disability, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and/or interview process should notify a representative of the organization.