Produce Department Manager

HCWC; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

HCWC is seeking a Produce Lead to provide strong day-to-day leadership of the Produce Department, driving sales initiatives, merchandising goals, and overall store performance while maintaining a safe, welcoming shopping environment for customers and associates.

This role supervises staff, coordinates inventory and deliveries, creates seasonal displays, tracks records, ensures compliance with health and safety standards, and works to control costs and shrink while keeping produce fresh.

Qualifications

• Previous grocery Produce managerial experience of 3+ years.
• Good leadership skills to direct the work of others.
• Strong oral and written communication skills for dealing with customers, associates and vendors.
• Knowledge of MS Office Suite of products, including excel spreadsheets.

Responsibilities

• Manages department inventories by tracking weekly sales reports and orders product and supplies so as to meet customer requirements and the company’s gross profit goals.
• Receive produce deliveries and oversee receiving, following established receiving procedures.
• Sets up and creates displays for new and seasonal items to meet sales and profit objectives.
• Prepares, maintains and tracks all types of records concerning inventories to calculate gross monthly profits.
• Follows established departmental procedures for receiving merchandise, pricing, and restocking to ensure freshness and quality.
• Controls department expenses by improving operations and efficiencies, labor costs, and reducing losses due to shrinkage.
• Assist customers with produce questions and special orders; offer samples and suggestions for purchase.
• Maintains health and sanitation standards and ensures compliance with OSHA requirements.
• Identifies areas for customer service improvements and implements changes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Produce management

Leadership

Communication

MS Office (Excel)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

HCWC is seeking a Produce Lead to provide strong day-to-day leadership of the Produce Department, driving sales initiatives, merchandising goals, and overall store performance while maintaining a safe, welcoming shopping environment for customers and associates.

This role supervises staff, coordinates inventory and deliveries, creates seasonal displays, tracks records, ensures compliance with health and safety standards, and works to control costs and shrink while keeping produce fresh.