Produce Department Lead: Freshness, Inventory & Team

Jetro Cash & Carry Enterprises, Inc.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with Employer Match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Six Paid Company Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Voluntary Supplemental Benefits

Job summary

Jetro Cash & Carry Enterprises, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Produce Manager to support the overall produce department operations, ensuring product quality, inventory accuracy, and adherence to company standards.

The role assists in supervising staff, maintaining freshness, and supporting daily activities to drive sales and customer satisfaction in a fast-paced environment. A team-oriented mindset and strong organization are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in produce, grocery, retail, or warehouse operations.
• Understanding of product handling, rotation, and stock management.
• Ability to identify product quality issues and maintain freshness standards.
• Experience in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel or similar tools.

Responsibilities

• Support daily operations of the produce department to ensure product availability, quality, and presentation.
• Assist in maintaining accurate inventory levels through stock control and product rotation.
• Ensure produce handling, storage, and display align with company and food safety standards.
• Monitor product quality and freshness; remove or dispose of unsellable items as needed.
• Supervise and support department staff to uphold procedures and standards.
• Assist with merchandising, signage, and product displays to keep the department organized and appealing.
• Support receiving processes by verifying incoming product quality and accuracy.
• Maintain department cleanliness, organization, and compliance with policies.

Skills

Produce/grocery/retail operations

Stock management & rotation

Quality issue identification

Team-based environment

Organizational & communication skills

Microsoft Excel or similar tools

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Jetro Cash & Carry Enterprises, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Produce Manager to support the overall produce department operations, ensuring product quality, inventory accuracy, and adherence to company standards.

The role assists in supervising staff, maintaining freshness, and supporting daily activities to drive sales and customer satisfaction in a fast-paced environment. A team-oriented mindset and strong organization are essential.