Produce Department Lead & Operations Specialist

Nino Salvaggio International Marketplace; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health insurance

Tuition assistance

Employee discounts

Short term disability

Accident

Hospitalization

Critical illness

Life insurance

Flexible spending

Education reimbursement

Company paid life insurance policy

Company paid LTD policy

Job summary

Nino Salvaggio International Marketplace in Troy, MI is seeking an Assistant Produce Manager to oversee the daily operations of the produce department. This role focuses on stock control, staff supervision, and maintaining quality standards to meet sales and profitability goals.

The position is full-time and requires early mornings, weekend shifts, and the ability to stand for long periods. A Six months related produce management experience and strong product knowledge are preferred. EOE.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Six months related produce management experience including stocking and rotation procedures, required.
• Must be able to stand and/or walk for 8 or more hour periods.
• Must be able to regularly bend, lift and/or move 25 pounds.
• Must be able to frequently bend, lift and/or move 50 pounds.
• Must be able to bend, reach and grasp.

Responsibilities

• Stock, cull and rotate all produce items following company guidelines.
• Assist with directing and supervising all functions and activities of the produce department to achieve sales, gross profit, customer service and labor goals established for the department.
• Oversee all aspects of the operation of the department, including training, ordering, time and attendance, employee purchase policy, discipline, etc., in conjunction with Produce Manager(s).
• Assist with managing and developing associates through interviewing, training, monitoring time and attendance, supervision and appropriate reward and discipline.
• Plan produce distribution, merchandising, price marking and product stocking and rotation.
• Assist in ordering and maintaining inventory control.
• Check and verify produce department merchandise received to ensure that all items listed on vendor invoices are delivered according to quality standards.
• Work closely with the Produce Prep department to ensure optimum operations in both departments.
• Properly handle damaged and spoiled products according to company policy and assist in controlling the level of damaged goods.
• Greet customers and provide them with prompt and courteous service and/or assistance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Nino Salvaggio International Marketplace in Troy, MI is seeking an Assistant Produce Manager to oversee the daily operations of the produce department. This role focuses on stock control, staff supervision, and maintaining quality standards to meet sales and profitability goals.

The position is full-time and requires early mornings, weekend shifts, and the ability to stand for long periods. A Six months related produce management experience and strong product knowledge are preferred. EOE.