Produce Dept. Manager — Lead, Coach & Elevate Service

Food Lion; Walnut Cove (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Food Lion in Walnut Cove, NC, is seeking a Produce Department Manager to lead daily store operations, hire and train staff, and drive sales while maintaining food safety and customer satisfaction.

You will manage labor, scheduling, budgeting, and department appearance, collaborating with store leadership to meet financial goals and quality standards. Prior grocery leadership is preferred, with a strong emphasis on safety and customer service.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication and customer service skills.
• Good understanding of store operations preferred.
• Ability and willingness to learn multiple tasks and technical requirements of the job.
• Ability to lead and direct others; must meet minimum age requirements to perform specific job functions.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Produce Department, including hiring, training and developing department associates.
• Supervise performance and provide ongoing coaching and formal appraisals for direct reports.
• Daily management of labor and coaching to achieve productivity expectations.
• Lead and motivate store staff to reflect Guiding Principles, Core Values, Vision and Strategy.
• Support achievement of budgeted financial and operating results.
• Maintain exceptional customer service and a positive shopping experience.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Leadership

Team management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Food Lion in Walnut Cove, NC, is seeking a Produce Department Manager to lead daily store operations, hire and train staff, and drive sales while maintaining food safety and customer satisfaction.

You will manage labor, scheduling, budgeting, and department appearance, collaborating with store leadership to meet financial goals and quality standards. Prior grocery leadership is preferred, with a strong emphasis on safety and customer service.