Produce Department Leader: Grow Sales & Service

Food Lion; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Food Lion in Wilmington, NC is seeking a Produce Department Manager to lead and develop department associates, manage scheduling, hiring, training, and performance, and drive for excellent customer service and sales.

The role requires strong leadership, interpersonal skills, and the ability to manage labor costs, inventory accuracy, safety and compliance. You will work closely with store leadership to uphold Food Lion's Guiding Principles and deliver a positive shopping experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication and customer service skills.
• Good understanding of store operations preferred.
• Ability to learn multiple tasks and meet technical requirements of the job.
• Ability to lead and direct others.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Produce Department, including hiring, training and developing department associates.
• Supervise performance and provide ongoing training and formal appraisals for direct reports.
• Daily management of labor and coaching to achieve productivity targets.
• Provide leadership to promote a culture aligned with Food Lion Principles and Strategy.
• Support achievement of budgeted financial and operating results.
• Maintain a positive, enthusiastic customer experience and excellent service.

Skills

Store operations

Labor management

Customer service

Leadership

Scheduling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Food Lion in Wilmington, NC is seeking a Produce Department Manager to lead and develop department associates, manage scheduling, hiring, training, and performance, and drive for excellent customer service and sales.

The role requires strong leadership, interpersonal skills, and the ability to manage labor costs, inventory accuracy, safety and compliance. You will work closely with store leadership to uphold Food Lion's Guiding Principles and deliver a positive shopping experience.