Produce Department Lead: Guest Service & Operations

Lowes Foods, LLC; Winterville (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Lowes Foods, LLC in Winterville, NC seeks a Produce Department Manager to supervise guest service, merchandising, and department operations. You will cover the role in the manager's absence and ensure high standards across performance, inventory, and safety.

The ideal candidate has supervisory experience, strong communication, and knowledge of produce operations. The position focuses on maintaining service quality and achieving department sales targets.

Qualifications

• Friendly, outgoing personality.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. regularly and 25 lbs. constantly.
• Ability to read and understand information and direction.
• Knowledge of produce operations.
• Ability to supervise people including training and development.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to learn multiple tasks and technical requirements of the job.
• Effective communication and guest service skills.
• Ability to bend, kneel and stand for extended periods of time.

Responsibilities

• Insure guests receive polite, friendly service from the produce/floral department staff.
• Achieve budgeted sales and profits for the produce/floral department.
• Maintain desired level of inventory and supplies.
• Operate the department according to merchandising and operational guidelines and programs.
• Insure the quality of product for sale meets Lowes Foods standards.
• Maintain sanitation and safety throughout the department according to Lowes Foods standards.
• Provide guidance, orientation, training and feedback to insure produce department hosts achieve satisfactory performance standards.
• Perform product preparation, receiving, conditioning, stocking and guest service as necessary to achieve standards.
• Maintain department’s staffing and scheduling standards.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Friendly personality

Team-oriented

Physical stamina

Read and follow directions

Produce operations knowledge

Supervisory ability

Multi-tasking

Guest service

Communication

Job description

Lowes Foods, LLC in Winterville, NC seeks a Produce Department Manager to supervise guest service, merchandising, and department operations. You will cover the role in the manager's absence and ensure high standards across performance, inventory, and safety.

The ideal candidate has supervisory experience, strong communication, and knowledge of produce operations. The position focuses on maintaining service quality and achieving department sales targets.