Price Rite - Produce Manager (PRRC) Salary Range $24.00 - $36.00/hr

Ocean State Job Lot

Worcester (MA)

On-site

USD 30,000 - 50,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Discount programs

Well-Being Programs

Career opportunities

Recognition Programs

Team Member Referral Bonus

Ongoing training

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Job summary

Price Rite in Worcester, MA is seeking a Produce Manager to drive sales, protect assets and maintain store conditions in the Produce department. You will lead a team, ensure safety and quality standards, and drive profitability through effective merchandising.

The role requires strong organizational and supervisory skills, with responsibilities in hiring, training and coordinating daily work, while upholding company policies and customer service excellence.

Qualifications

Associate's degree from two-year college or university, or 1–2 years related experience or training, or equivalent.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence; speak effectively before groups of customers or associates.
Ability to calculate discounts, interest, commissions, and proportions.
Ability to apply basic algebra and geometry concepts.
Ability to carry out written or verbal instructions and solve concrete problems.
Regular standing, walking, lifting and daily manual tasks as required by the role.

Responsibilities

Lead and supervise 10-15 team members; interview, hire and train associates.
Plan, assign and direct work; evaluate performance and address performance issues.
Maintain store conditions per company standards to improve profitability.
Maximize department sales and gross profits through proactive merchandising.
Develop teamwork, morale, and communication; ensure adherence to policies.
Meet productivity and payroll goals; sustain customer service levels.
Ensure sanitation standards and proper inventory management.
Recruit, develop and coach staff; ensure compliance with HR policies.
Coordinate daily/weekly workload; liaise with support staff and supervisors.
Oversee equipment usage and safety; manage opening/closing duties where applicable.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Communication skills

Reading comprehension

Writing reports

Public speaking

Numerical skills

Mathematical ability

Problem solving

Physical stamina

Safety awareness

Education

Associate's degree or 2-year college

Job description

• The freshest produce and meats• Incredible value on name brands• Proudly carries quality Own Brands assortment of products such as Bowl & Basket, Paperbird, and our organic Wholesome Pantry line• Unique “Special Buys”• Meaningful, diverse and locally-considered product selection• Accessible, friendly customer service• American company

Price Rite - Produce Manager (PRRC) Salary Range $24.00 - $36.00/hr

Location:Worcester,MA(PriceRite of SOUTHBRIDGE ST.)

Reports To: Store Manager/ Assistant Store Manager

At Price Rite, our purpose is “to care deeply about people, helping them to eat well and be happy”! We want everything you do as a Price Rite Team Member to support that purpose and our overall values.

On your journey at Price Rite, you will learn a variety of departments, and skills, necessary to be successful in retail grocery. Whether you are looking for a long-term career, or with Price Rite for summer work, we believe in cross training our team to allow us to deliver an outstanding shopping experience to our customers.

To support our purpose, we have established our Service Priorities to help empower our team to meet our customer needs on a daily basis. Our service priorities are:

Safety
Presentation

Working at Price Rite is more than a job or career, it’s a rewarding experience. Price Rite offers many great perks and benefits for their team; opportunities to give back to the community in which we serve and cost saving programs designed to save you money, work/life balance, recognition and many other programs making Price Rite a great place to work and build a career.

Job Summary:

The Produce Manager is accountable to the Store Manager/ Assistant Store Manager and is responsible in the Produce department for maximizing sales, protection of company assets, store conditions, presentation, control of losses, and contributes to the company's operating objectives.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

The minimum required qualifications for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

Associate's degree (A. A.) from two-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or associates of organization.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to regularly stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear; sit and taste or smell; frequently lift and/or move certain objects.
Specific vision requirements for this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the associate is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions as well as cold to hot temperatures.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Essential Job Functions:

Performance of the essential functions of this position require the Team Member to possess the minimum qualifications listed above. These functions include, but are not limited to, the following:

Manages, supervises and provides leadership to 10-15 team members in the store.
Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training associates; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining associates; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Maintains store conditions per company standard to improve profitability.
Maximizes department sales and profits.
Develops and maintains a team concept to improve associate morale, communications, non-union status, working conditions.
Maximizes store profits and gross profit through effective merchandising.
Achieves or surpasses productivity and payroll goals in each department.
Maintains customer service levels according to company standards.
Complies with company and governmental sanitation standards.
Ensures weekly on-hand inventory goals through proper ordering practices.
Manages the recruitment, development, training and counseling of all associates.
Manages others and adhere to company human resource and personnel policies as well as state and federal laws.
Establish a working relationship with all support staff and supervisors.
Develop a daily/weekly workload plan, coordinate responsibilities and follow through to maximize results.
Ensures proper maintenance and safe use of equipment.
Ensure proper usage compliance and handling of all supplies.
Responsible for opening or closing store, where applicable.
Establish community involvement.
Has a Company recognized Food Safety Certification and/ or can successfully complete training to receive and maintain a Company recognized Food Safety Certification
Perform other duties as assigned

Important Disclaimer Notice

The above statements are only intended to represent the essential job functions and general nature of the work being performed and are not exhaustive of the tasks that an Associate may be required to perform. The employer reserves the right to revise this job description at any time and to require Associates to perform other tasks as circumstances or conditions of its business, competitive considerations, or the work environment change. This job description is not a guarantee of employment.

Paid Time Off: Vacation Time, Sick Time, 6 Paid Holidays
Discount programs: Cell Phone discounts, ticket, hotel, vacation discounts and other personal discounts
Well-Being Programs: Financial Well Being, Mental Health, Gym Membership Discounts
Paid opportunities to participate in community events
Recognition Programs: Team Member of the Month, Team Member of the Year, Safety Recognition, Performance Recognition, Monthly Team Member Store Events
Team Member Referral Bonus
Ongoing training and career preparation
Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision Insurance Benefits
Company Paid Life Insurance with optional supplemental, spouse, and child coverage
Short Term and Long-Term Disability and AD&D