Produce Department Lead

Houchens-Food-Group,-Inc.; West Liberty (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Houchens Food Group in Kentucky seeks a Produce Manager to lead daily operations in the produce department, overseeing stock, pricing, labor planning, and adherence to guidelines to maximize gross profit and productivity.

The role requires supervising staff, receiving deliveries, maintaining product freshness, and complying with safety and quality standards. Strong English communication and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds are essential.

Qualifications

• Speak English fluently.
• Ability to lift and move items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Able to work in temperature extremes, produce cooler settings.

Responsibilities

• Achieves desired gross profit and productivity levels.
• Projects sales, product movement, and labor needs.
• Receives and unloads truck deliveries per guidelines.
• Establishes daily work assignments and priorities for department staff.
• Marks items with correct selling prices using pricing/label gun.
• Rotates merchandise according to shelf life and expiration dates.
• Maintains clean, safe work areas and equipment.

Skills

English fluency

Retail supervision

Job description

Houchens Food Group in Kentucky seeks a Produce Manager to lead daily operations in the produce department, overseeing stock, pricing, labor planning, and adherence to guidelines to maximize gross profit and productivity.

The role requires supervising staff, receiving deliveries, maintaining product freshness, and complying with safety and quality standards. Strong English communication and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds are essential.