Lead Produce Supervisor - Fresh & Local

MaineGuide; Berwick (ME); On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Hannaford Supermarkets in North Berwick, ME is seeking a Produce Lead to manage the Produce Team and assist the Assistant Store Manager-Fresh in achieving department goals. You will oversee daily operations, mentor associates, and ensure strong customer service and merchandising standards in a fast-paced retail environment.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, produce experience preferred, and the ability to lead, communicate effectively, and maintain food safety compliance.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
• Retail produce experience preferred.
• Ability to lead and direct others.
• Strong understanding of store operations and merchandising techniques preferred.
• Effective communication, customer service, and selling skills.
• Strong problem solving skills.
• Must meet minimum age requirements.
• Certified Food Safety Manager or willing to obtain within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Produce Department operations in accordance with established department standard practices, in the absence of the Assistant Store Manager-Fresh.
• Lead excellent customer service and goodwill by role modeling and providing high standards in customer service and sales building.
• Aid in growing sales through effective merchandising strategies.
• Support that department conditions involving appearance, quality, variety, safety, sanitation and food safety are consistently maintained at the highest level.
• Maintain accurate records of production, shrink, sales, and inventory.
• Utilize company tools such as: financial reports, scheduling, productivity, ordering, and business information systems.
• Assist in creating and maintaining effective work schedules to meet production and customer service standards as well as associates' personal needs.
• Use good judgment in the delegation, assignment, and follow up required for the efficient performance of the department.
• Provide real time coaching, feedback, and assist with the performance management process.
• Assist in training and developing associates to meet the department needs.
• Maintain solid communication in the department and with store management.
• Observe and follow all company policies and established standard practices.* Perform all other duties and projects as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Merchandising

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Hannaford Supermarkets in North Berwick, ME is seeking a Produce Lead to manage the Produce Team and assist the Assistant Store Manager-Fresh in achieving department goals. You will oversee daily operations, mentor associates, and ensure strong customer service and merchandising standards in a fast-paced retail environment.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, produce experience preferred, and the ability to lead, communicate effectively, and maintain food safety compliance.