Full Time Produce Management Assistant

Harristeeter; Waxhaw (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris Teeter in Waxhaw, NC is seeking a Produce Department Supervisor to manage up to 20 associates and coordinate activities across Produce (and possibly Floral). This role requires directing daily operations, training staff, and ensuring excellent customer service.

The ideal candidate has strong interpersonal skills, experience in supervision, and a commitment to team success and sales growth in a grocery environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; or two to three years related experience and/or training.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise up to 20 associates in the Produce Department.
• May also be assigned responsibility for the Floral Department.
• Direct, coordinate, and evaluate the departments' activities.
• Interview and train associates; plan, assign, and direct work.
• Address complaints and resolve problems.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Training and development

Customer service orientation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Responsibilities

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

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.