Produce Department Manager — Fresh, Customer Experience

Cornerstone OnDemand; Tracy (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Save Mart Companies is recruiting a Produce Department Manager in Modesto to lead daily operations and merchandising for the department. You will supervise the team, ensure fresh displays, and uphold safety and food safety standards across the back room and sales floor.

You’ll manage inventory, rotate products, and monitor sign/price integrity while driving customer service and department profitability. Join a long-standing regional grocer committed to community values.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and leadership abilities with training skills.
• Customer service focus and suggestive selling capability.
• Strong organizational and math skills for department finances.
• Knowledge of produce/ floral operations and safety rules.
• Experience with merchandising and inventory practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide customers with a remarkable shopping experience through training and accountability.
• Achieve department financials by implementing best practices and optimization.
• Lead department staff to improve performance and productivity.
• Oversee merchandising, stock levels, and planogram execution.
• Manage inventory accuracy, shrink, and spoil controls.
• Train staff on safety, procedures, and company standards.
• Order products using inventory systems and plan promotions.
• Analyze product performance to maximize sales and profitability.

Skills

Customer service

Leadership

Merchandising

Inventory control

Communication

Education

One year college

Job description

The Save Mart Companies is recruiting a Produce Department Manager in Modesto to lead daily operations and merchandising for the department. You will supervise the team, ensure fresh displays, and uphold safety and food safety standards across the back room and sales floor.

You’ll manage inventory, rotate products, and monitor sign/price integrity while driving customer service and department profitability. Join a long-standing regional grocer committed to community values.