Produce Department Lead, Retail Operations

Hannaford; Manchester (NH); Hybrid; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Hannaford Supermarkets in Manchester, NH, is seeking a Produce Department Lead to oversee daily operations in the absence of store management. You will ensure policy compliance, maintain sanitation standards, and support training across the team.

Ideal candidates bring Produce experience, strong communication, and a customer-focused approach. You will use store systems to plan, schedule, and manage tasks while upholding high product quality and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Ability to lead and direct others.
• Retail Produce experience preferred.
• Effective communication, customer service, and selling skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team.
• Willingness to learn multiple tasks and technical requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead department operations in the absence of managers.
• Comply with policies, procedures and regulations.
• Utilize store systems for planning, scheduling, CAO and RF unit tasks.
• Maintain fairness and respect among coworkers.
• Meet or exceed Management Planning guidelines.
• Develop product knowledge in produce.
• Assist in training associates.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Customer service

Teamwork

Multitask learning

Tools

Management Planning system

Scheduling system

CAO

RF Unit

Job description

Hannaford Supermarkets in Manchester, NH, is seeking a Produce Department Lead to oversee daily operations in the absence of store management. You will ensure policy compliance, maintain sanitation standards, and support training across the team.

Ideal candidates bring Produce experience, strong communication, and a customer-focused approach. You will use store systems to plan, schedule, and manage tasks while upholding high product quality and safety standards.