Produce Dept Leader: People & Operations Manager

Kroger; Fruita (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Kroger in Fruita, CO is seeking an experienced Produce Department Manager to lead a busy department and maximize sales and profits. You will model core values and supervise pricing, merchandising, inventory, and staff performance for all produce products.

Responsibilities include scheduling, staffing, training, ensuring accurate pricing, maintaining product displays, and delivering friendly customer service while upholding safety standards and company policies.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a produce department team and scheduling.
• Strong knowledge of merchandising, pricing, and product displays.
• Ability to read scales and price labels accurately.
• Experience with inventory control, ordering, and shrink reduction.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop produce department staff to meet goals.
• Receive, store, price, and merchandise all produce products.
• Plan schedules for full- and part-time employees.
• Ensure cleanliness and safe, friendly store operations.
• Maintain proper uniform and communication with staff.
• Handle customer inquiries and resolve complaints professionally.

Skills

People management

Merchandising

Pricing & labeling

Inventory management

Communication

Customer service orientation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer-assisted ordering

POS systems

Inventory software

Job description

Kroger in Fruita, CO is seeking an experienced Produce Department Manager to lead a busy department and maximize sales and profits. You will model core values and supervise pricing, merchandising, inventory, and staff performance for all produce products.

Responsibilities include scheduling, staffing, training, ensuring accurate pricing, maintaining product displays, and delivering friendly customer service while upholding safety standards and company policies.