Produce Department Lead — Fresh Produce Expert

Hannaford; Taft Corners (VT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Hannaford Supermarkets seeks a Produce Department lead to oversee daily operations in the absence of managers, ensuring adherence to policies and safety standards. You will use store systems for planning, scheduling, and inventory, while guiding staff and maintaining product knowledge.

Strength in communication, teamwork, and a customer-focused approach are essential. This role supports sanitation and quality control and requires the ability to train associates and maintain professional

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

• In the absence of the department manager and the assistant department manager, lead the department operations in accordance with established department standard practices.
• Comply with all company policies procedures and government regulations.
• Utilize retail store systems that support job functions which include but not limited to: Management Planning, Scheduling, CAO and RF Unit.
• Treat all co-workers with fairness, dignity, and respect.
• Meet or exceed all applicable Management Planning guidelines.
• Develop produce product knowledge.
• Assist in training other associates when assigned.
• Maintain a neat, well-groomed personal appearance at all times; comply with company personal appearance policy.
• Maintain solid communication in the department and throughout the organization.
• Support company safety standards. Communicate any needed equipment repairs or maintenance work needed.

Skills

Lead and direct others

Retail Produce experience

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Willingness to learn

Age requirement

Job description

Hannaford Supermarkets seeks a Produce Department lead to oversee daily operations in the absence of managers, ensuring adherence to policies and safety standards. You will use store systems for planning, scheduling, and inventory, while guiding staff and maintaining product knowledge.

Strength in communication, teamwork, and a customer-focused approach are essential. This role supports sanitation and quality control and requires the ability to train associates and maintain professional