Produce Department Lead — Hands-On Supervisor

Sioux Falls Food Co; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 37,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Sioux Falls Food Coop is a consumer-owned cooperative business focused on fresh, local produce. We seek a hands-on Produce Manager to lead our department, supervise staff, and ensure the area stays fresh, well-stocked, and welcoming to customers.

This working, non-exempt supervisory role offers overtime and may require occasional additional hours to cover staffing needs. You will balance leadership with day-to-day tasks while delivering excellent service.

Qualifications

• Experience successfully leading people.
• Time spent in a retail, restaurant, or similar customer service job.
• Love for good food.
• The humility to accept direction and a sense of ambition for the success of the co-op.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a positive presence on the sales floor to greet shoppers and create a welcoming experience.
• Train all employees on daily functions, product mix, and department needs.
• Maintain a team of clerks who are skilled and motivated to run the department efficiently.
• Learn each department to support cross-shift coverage with other leads.
• Use proper purchasing, pricing, and stock levels to meet product, sales, margin and labor goals.
• Hire and maintain a friendly, hardworking produce team that collaborates with other departments.
• Plan promotions, build displays, coordinate cross-promotions, and ensure accurate pricing.
• Model excellent customer service, lead by example, uphold policies, and recognize good work.

Skills

Leadership

Retail experience

Customer service

Team motivation

Job description

Sioux Falls Food Coop is a consumer-owned cooperative business focused on fresh, local produce. We seek a hands-on Produce Manager to lead our department, supervise staff, and ensure the area stays fresh, well-stocked, and welcoming to customers.

This working, non-exempt supervisory role offers overtime and may require occasional additional hours to cover staffing needs. You will balance leadership with day-to-day tasks while delivering excellent service.