Produce Department Manager: Lead, Sales & Freshness

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

Job summary

Food Lion in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Produce Department Manager to lead a busy team in a fast-paced retail environment. You will oversee hiring, training, scheduling, and performance coaching to achieve sales goals while ensuring food safety and department standards.

As a key part of store operations, you will model exceptional customer service, manage inventory, control costs, and collaborate with store leadership to deliver a positive shopping experience and strong results.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to lead and direct others.
• Must meet minimum age requirements and physical requirements.
• National Registry of Food Safety Professionals certification or ability to obtain accreditation within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Produce Department, including hiring, training and developing department associates.
• Supervise the performance of all duties and responsibilities of department associates with ongoing performance management and evaluations.
• Daily management of labor and coaching of associates to meet productivity expectations.
• Provide leadership and motivation to promote the store culture and strategy.
• Support achievement of budgeted financial and operating results.
• Ensure department appearance, quality, and sanitation standards are maintained.
• Ensure scheduling optimizes service and customer experience.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Customer service

Leadership

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Food Lion in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Produce Department Manager to lead a busy team in a fast-paced retail environment. You will oversee hiring, training, scheduling, and performance coaching to achieve sales goals while ensuring food safety and department standards.

As a key part of store operations, you will model exceptional customer service, manage inventory, control costs, and collaborate with store leadership to deliver a positive shopping experience and strong results.