Produce Department Lead

Whole Foods Market, Inc; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 26,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Whole Benefits

Store discount

Paid time off

Health & wellness support

Job summary

Whole Foods Market, Inc. is seeking a Produce Team Leader to supervise Team Members and manage day-to-day department flow in Danbury.

You will oversee displays and ensure compliance with SOPs and safety regulations while supporting the Team Leader and Associate Team Leaders to deliver exceptional customer service. Responsibilities include scheduling, coaching, training, inventory management, and maintaining high standards of retail execution.

Qualifications

• 12+ months retail experience.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Strong leadership and coaching abilities.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and delegates tasks to Produce Team Members.
• Trains Team Members with learning checklists and materials.
• Maintains clean, stocked, rotated cases and shelves.
• Opens and closes department per procedures.
• Ensures breaks are given as scheduled.
• Communicates team concerns to leaders.
• Sets and achieves high standards of retail execution.
• Fosters a positive environment and teamwork.
• Manages customer flow and responds to needs.
• Trains, mentors, and counsels Team Members for high performance.
• Provides timely performance evaluations.
• Models WFM vision and goals.

Skills

Produce procedures

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Team building

Customer relationships

Teaching others

Product knowledge

Regulatory knowledge

Safety policies

Financial monitoring

Decision making

Leadership

Prioritization

Email proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Office

Email

Job description

Whole Foods Market, Inc. is seeking a Produce Team Leader to supervise Team Members and manage day-to-day department flow in Danbury.

You will oversee displays and ensure compliance with SOPs and safety regulations while supporting the Team Leader and Associate Team Leaders to deliver exceptional customer service. Responsibilities include scheduling, coaching, training, inventory management, and maintaining high standards of retail execution.