Produce Department Lead - Fresh, Local & Customer Focus

MaineGuide; Bar Harbor (ME); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Hannaford Supermarkets in Bar Harbor, ME seeks a Produce Department Lead to oversee daily operations and supervise associates in the absence of managers. You will ensure compliance with policies, safety and sanitation standards, and utilize store systems for planning and scheduling.

The role emphasizes customer service, product knowledge, and teamwork in a fast-paced retail environment. HACCP and local guidelines experience preferred; wage reflects market rates.

Qualifications

• Ability to lead and direct others.
• Retail Produce experience preferred.
• Effective communication, customer service, and selling skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills and desire to work in a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to learn multiple tasks and technical requirements of the job.
• Must meet minimum age requirements to comply with company policy.

Responsibilities

• Lead department operations in absence of managers following established standards.
• Comply with all company policies, procedures and regulations.
• Utilize store systems for management planning, scheduling, CAO and RF Unit.
• Treat all co-workers with fairness, dignity and respect.
• Meet or exceed applicable Management Planning guidelines.
• Develop produce product knowledge and supervise associates when assigned.
• Maintain neat personal appearance and comply with policy.
• Maintain communication across department and organization.
• Support safety standards and report needed repairs or maintenance.
• Observe sanitation and food safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Retail Produce experience

Communication skills

Team player

Learning aptitude

Age requirement

Job description

Hannaford Supermarkets in Bar Harbor, ME seeks a Produce Department Lead to oversee daily operations and supervise associates in the absence of managers. You will ensure compliance with policies, safety and sanitation standards, and utilize store systems for planning and scheduling.

The role emphasizes customer service, product knowledge, and teamwork in a fast-paced retail environment. HACCP and local guidelines experience preferred; wage reflects market rates.