Produce Department Lead - Fresh & Customer-Focused

Hy-Vee Inc; Faribault (MN); On-site; USD 44,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Hy-Vee Inc. seeks a Produce Department Manager to oversee the Produce department, ensuring freshness, quality, and customer satisfaction while leading daily operations and a team of department staff.

The role involves building displays, driving profitability, and coordinating with the Store Director to meet department goals and store standards. A strong leader with a passion for fresh products is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required or preferred.
• On-the-job training plus produce and sanitation courses may be required.

Responsibilities

• Set the standard for customer service, employee relations, cleanliness, sanitation, professional appearance, and overall department profitability.
• Recruit, hire, train, supervise, evaluate, and develop all department employees.
• Determine department goals with the Store Director and establish weekly schedules and daily work plans.
• Plan displays, promotions, and pre-orders to drive sales and customer engagement.
• Analyze weekly and monthly sales and trends, prepare ad projections, and write ads.
• Manage department bookkeeping, including invoices and financial procedures.

Skills

Customer service

Team leadership

Sales analysis

Pricing

Inventory

Communication

Problem solving

Data interpretation

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Forklifts

Job description

Hy-Vee Inc. seeks a Produce Department Manager to oversee the Produce department, ensuring freshness, quality, and customer satisfaction while leading daily operations and a team of department staff.

The role involves building displays, driving profitability, and coordinating with the Store Director to meet department goals and store standards. A strong leader with a passion for fresh products is preferred.