Full Time Produce Management Assistant

Harris Teeter; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading grocery retailer in Herndon, Virginia is seeking a department supervisor to manage the Produce Department. This role involves supervising up to 20 associates, ensuring compliance with company policies, and potentially overseeing the Floral Department. Ideal candidates will possess strong interpersonal skills, a high school diploma or GED, and a willingness to train others. Competitive hourly pay ranges from $18.00 to $29.75 based on experience.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions in English.
• Ability to write simple correspondence in English.
• Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise up to 20 associates in the Produce Department.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable laws.
• Train associates and evaluate their performance.

Skills

Exceptional interpersonal skills

Ability to work with a team

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Manage and supervise up to 20 associates in the Produce Department. May also be assigned responsibility for the Floral Department. Is responsible for 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 reach from 6-72 inches. The associate must frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds and reach from 6-72 inches. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color, and depth perception.

Additional Information

• Posting Date: Dec 22, 2025

Compensation

• Pay Transparency: Harris Teeter reasonably expects to pay between $18.00/hour and $29.75/hour for this role as a newly hired associate. Pay may depend on previous experience and skill sets of the applicant.