Produce Lead: Freshness, Inventory Mastery, & Team Growth

Jetro Restaurant Depot; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer 6

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Six Paid Company Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Additional Voluntary Supplemental Ben​

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Job summary

Jetro Restaurant Depot in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a Produce Manager to oversee the entire produce department, ensuring product freshness, quality, and compliance with safety standards. You will manage inventory, merchandising, and staff performance to support sales and customer satisfaction.

The role emphasizes rotation accuracy, loss prevention, and coordinating displays while maintaining a clean, organized department compliant with regulations. Prior produce/retail leadership is preferred.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in produce, grocery, retail, or warehouse operations.
• Strong understanding of inventory control, product rotation, and stock management.
• Ability to identify product quality issues and ensure proper handling standards.
• Experience leading or overseeing team operations in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel or similar tools.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the produce department to ensure product availability, quality, and presentation.
• Maintain accurate inventory levels through proper stock control, rotation, and replenishment practices.
• Ensure all produce is handled, stored, and displayed in accordance with company and food safety standards.
• Monitor product quality and freshness, ensuring timely removal or disposition of unsellable items.
• Supervise and support department staff to ensure adherence to company procedures and operational standards.
• Coordinate merchandising, signage, and product displays to support sales and customer engagement.
• Review inventory trends, shrink, and discrepancies to identify and address areas of concern.
• Support receiving processes by ensuring incoming product is properly checked for quality and accuracy.
• Maintain overall department cleanliness, organization, and compliance with applicable regulations.

Skills

Inventory control

Team leadership

Excel

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Jetro Restaurant Depot in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a Produce Manager to oversee the entire produce department, ensuring product freshness, quality, and compliance with safety standards. You will manage inventory, merchandising, and staff performance to support sales and customer satisfaction.

The role emphasizes rotation accuracy, loss prevention, and coordinating displays while maintaining a clean, organized department compliant with regulations. Prior produce/retail leadership is preferred.