Produce Assistant Team Leader

Giant Eagle; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading grocery chain is seeking an Assistant Produce Team Leader to support the Produce Manager in directing the Produce Department. This role involves managing team members, ordering supplies, and implementing merchandising strategies to enhance business growth and customer satisfaction. Ideal candidates will have a passion for produce and strong leadership skills, with responsibilities including inventory management and compliance with health standards.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of management experience in grocery or produce operations.
• Ability to interpret Profit and Loss statements.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe environment complying with health and OSHA standards.
• Direct Team Members and oversee training.
• Manage inventories and develop merchandising plans.

Skills

Leadership

Customer Service

Product Knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

An Assistant Produce Team Leader's primary responsibility is to support the Produce Manager in leading the Produce Department. This includes directing and managing Team Members, ordering raw materials and supplies, and implementing merchandising initiatives to promote business growth, meet customer needs, and maximize profits. Assistant Produce Team Leaders should demonstrate leadership qualities, follow the competency model of climbing the hill, seeing the hill, and leading others up the hill. Additional duties involve achieving profitable growth targets.

Job Description

• Experience Required: 1 to 3 years
• Experience Desired: Prior management experience in grocery or produce operations; Customer Service experience; Knowledge of Market District procedures; Ability to interpret Profit and Loss statements
• Education Desired: High school diploma or equivalent
• Lifting Requirement: Up to 50 pounds
• Age Requirement: At least 18 years old

Job Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and clean environment to ensure the safety of Customers and Team Members, complying with health and OSHA standards.
• Direct Team Members using work lists, perform all duties required of a clerk, and oversee training of new and current Team Members.
• Work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as needed by the business.
• Demonstrate strong product knowledge, interest, and passion related to the role.
• Write department orders, monitor ordering processes, and supervise stocking and receiving using the latest tools and technology, including automated ordering systems.
• Manage inventories by tracking reports and ordering products to meet customer needs and maximize profits.
• Understand and adhere to the Collective Bargaining Agreement. In the absence of the Produce Manager, schedule Team Members and delegate tasks effectively to maximize store profits.
• Maintain records of inventories and work processes to calculate monthly gross profits per company policy.
• Develop and implement merchandising plans to meet financial objectives.
• Control department costs by monitoring operations and implementing efficiency measures to increase profitability.