Produce Lead (Full-Time)- 398 El Cajon

Chedrauiusa; El Cajon (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Chedraui USA in El Cajon, CA is seeking a Produce Lead (Full-Time) to manage the produce department, ensure freshness, and execute merchandising programs across all hours, including weekends. The role reports to the Store Manager and partners with the Perishables Manager to keep the department properly staffed and trained.

Responsibilities include presenting the produce assortment, training associates, assessing product quality, maintaining displays, and placing store orders based on the

Qualifications

• Minimum three years store operations experience, two years in produce responsibilities.
• Experience with merchandising a produce department is desirable.
• Retail management or supervisory experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Present the produce assortment and adjust as necessary for size, display capabilities and product mix.
• Provide hands-on training for associates in product display, rotation, and order quantities.
• Assess incoming product quality and escalate issues to Perishables Manager or regional specialist.
• Maintain in-store displays/fixtures to meet company standards and adjust as needed.
• Set up the produce section and ensure adherence to perishable programs.
• Place store produce orders based on marketing plans, seasonality, customer mix, and historical performance.

Skills

Strong communication

Basic PC skills

Move/lift 60 pounds

Tools

Outlook

Job description

We are searching for an experienced Produce Lead (Full-Time)- 398 El Cajon at
1090 Fletcher Parkway
El Cajon, California, 92020
United States .
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

The Produce Lead (Full-Time)position reports to the Store Manager and is responsible for the consistent and timely implementation of company produce sales and merchandising programs, and the maintenance of high standards of freshness/quality and cleanliness, during all hours of operation including weekends. They will work closely with the store management team, particularly the Perishables Manager, to insure that the produce department is properly staffed and trained. Performance will be measured through financial reports including sales, gross margin, shrink control, and maintenance of standards.

Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

• Properly presents the produce assortment and makes adjustments as necessary due to size, display capabilities and product mix.
• Provides hands‑on training for associates assigned to the perishable section in areas such as; product display techniques, production rotation, use of off‑shelf displays and order quantities.
• Assess the quality of incoming product and follows up with Perishables Manager and/or regional Perishables Specialist if quality does not meet Company standards.
• Assesses the condition of in-store displays/fixtures and if not up to company standard, follow up with Perishable Manager and/or regional Perishable Specialist to get appropriate displays/fixtures.
• Sets up the produce section and ensures adherence with Company perishable merchandise programs.
• Places appropriate store produce order quantities based upon the company marketing plan, seasonality, customer mix, and historical store performance.

Candidates must possess the following skills:

• Strong communication skill, both written and verbal
• Basic PC skills, Outlook
• Ability to move/lift 60 pounds

Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

• Properly presents the produce assortment and makes adjustments as necessary due to size, display capabilities and product mix.
• Provides hands‑on training for associates assigned to the perishable section in areas such as; product display techniques, production rotation, use of off‑shelf displays and order quantities.
• Assess the quality of incoming product and follows up with Perishables Manager and/or regional Perishables Specialist if quality does not meet Company standards.
• Assesses the condition of in-store displays/fixtures and if not up to company standard, follow up with Perishable Manager and/or regional Perishable Specialist to get appropriate displays/fixtures.
• Sets up the produce section and ensures adherence with Company perishable merchandise programs.
• Places appropriate store produce order quantities based upon the company marketing plan, seasonality, customer mix, and historical store performance.

Candidates must possess the following skills:

• Strong communication skill, both written and verbal
• Basic PC skills, Outlook
• Ability to move/lift 60 pounds

At least three years related store operations experience including two or more years as an associate with primary produce department responsibility. Experience with merchandising a produce department wet rack is highly desirable. Successful completion of the S&F Produce/Perishables classes is also required. Retail Management Certificate is desirable.

Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

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