Produce Department Lead

Redner's Markets, Inc.; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Redner's Markets, Inc. seeks a Produce Manager to direct all functions of the Produce Department, achieving sales and profit goals. You will follow merchandising plans, manage inventory, restock, and control costs while ensuring quality and rotation of produce.

You will train and supervise staff, maintain sanitation and safety standards, and coordinate with store leadership to deliver a clean, customer-friendly department environment.

Qualifications

• Read and write to properly tag merchandise and maintain inventory.
• Analyze reports to keep the department profitable.
• Excellent oral and written communications for customers and vendors.
• Two years’ experience as a produce clerk.
• Dexterity for trimming and packaging produce.
• Lift up to 50 pounds and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage all functions of the Produce Department to achieve sales and profit goals.
• Follow merchandising plans for produce, floral and cut fruit/vegetable areas.
• Order merchandise and control inventory to minimize out-of-stocks and overstocks.
• Receive, price mark, and restock while ensuring quality and rotation.
• Control department expenses and maintain organized storage.
• Train, schedule and supervise department personnel.
• Maintain sanitation, safety, and security programs per company policy.
• Prepare weekly schedules based on projected sales and workload.
• Keep communications open within store and department, and monitor local competition.

Skills

Reading & Writing

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Leadership / supervision

Flexibility

Education

High school education

Job description

Redner's Markets, Inc. seeks a Produce Manager to direct all functions of the Produce Department, achieving sales and profit goals. You will follow merchandising plans, manage inventory, restock, and control costs while ensuring quality and rotation of produce.

You will train and supervise staff, maintain sanitation and safety standards, and coordinate with store leadership to deliver a clean, customer-friendly department environment.