Produce Department Leader: People, Service & Safety

Cadient, LLC; New London (CT); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

ShopRite of New London is seeking a Produce Department Manager to direct and supervise the department and its staff. You will drive sales, profit, and customer experience while leading Associates to achieve department goals in a fast-paced retail environment.

You will oversee safety, presentation, and efficiency, ensure proper stocking, pricing, and compliance with regulations, and support onboarding and training of new team members.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, speak, analyze, interpret, and understand English.
• Ability to perform basic math.
• Ability to stand/walk for the duration of a scheduled shift.
• Ability to perform basic computer functions.
• Ability to lift 25 lbs regularly and up to 60 lbs occasionally.
• Ability to work with fresh, dried and/or processed products, spices and powders without allergic reactions.
• Ability to work in varying temperatures.
• Ability to tolerate dust and cleaning agents.
• Ability to climb a ladder to retrieve items from overhead racking and storage areas.
• Ability to interact with customers in a friendly and helpful way.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others.
• Ability to work all assigned work schedules and comply with attendance policies.
• Ability to engage and lead Associates to achieve department goals.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise all functions of the Produce Department and its associates.
• Achieve department goals in sales, profit, customer experience, and associate engagement.
• Implement Safety, Friendliness, Presentation, and Efficiency priorities.
• Greet customers and provide prompt, courteous service.
• Onboard, interview, select, and train new department associates.
• Lead associates to work cooperatively with enthusiasm and loyalty.
• Sample new items and seasonal favorites to stimulate customer interest.
• Ensure department policies and procedures are clearly communicated and enforced.

Skills

English language proficiency

Math skills

Stamina

Computer skills

Lifting 25–60 lbs

Customer service

Leadership

Temperature tolerance

Dust/cleaning tolerance

Ladder climbing

Teamwork

Attendance

Associate development

Job description

ShopRite of New London is seeking a Produce Department Manager to direct and supervise the department and its staff. You will drive sales, profit, and customer experience while leading Associates to achieve department goals in a fast-paced retail environment.

You will oversee safety, presentation, and efficiency, ensure proper stocking, pricing, and compliance with regulations, and support onboarding and training of new team members.