Produce Department Lead — Elevate Customer Experience

Jobtome; Duvall (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtome is seeking a Produce Department Lead to supervise daily operations, ensure product quality and freshness, and deliver outstanding customer service. You will work with store management to meet sales goals and maintain safety and sanitation standards.

You will train associates, plan scheduling, manage promotions, and oversee inventory while upholding the company values of respect, integrity, and inclusion in a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Basic math skills (counting, addition, subtraction).
• Ability to handle stressful situations.
• Current food handler permit required within employment.

Responsibilities

• Promote trust and respect among associates, with a positive attitude.
• Communicate department information to associates.
• Establish department performance goals and drive achievement.
• Develop scheduling to manage customer volume.
• Train associates and participate in performance appraisals.
• Maintain a welcoming environment and assist customers with product questions.
• Inform customers of specials and sample products.
• Review products for quality and freshness.
• Develop and implement a department business plan.
• Plan and execute store promotions with management.
• Prepare seasonal critiques for the sales and merchandising supervisor.
• Manage budget, expenses, and financial reports.
• Organize inventory and CAO training.
• Ensure proper temperatures in cases and coolers; maintain logs.
• Uphold safety procedures and report risks.
• Adhere to laws and company guidelines.
• Ability to work in a high-paced environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Math basics

Stress management

Food handler permit

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Management experience

Produce/retail experience

Second language

Job description

Jobtome is seeking a Produce Department Lead to supervise daily operations, ensure product quality and freshness, and deliver outstanding customer service. You will work with store management to meet sales goals and maintain safety and sanitation standards.

You will train associates, plan scheduling, manage promotions, and oversee inventory while upholding the company values of respect, integrity, and inclusion in a fast-paced retail environment.