Produce Lead: Lead Freshness, Team & Service

Hannaford; Hampden (ME); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Hannaford is seeking a Produce Department Lead for the Hampden store (77 Western Ave). In this role you will step in for the department manager as needed, oversee daily operations, and ensure adherence to company policies, safety standards, and quality guidelines in a fast-paced retail environment.

You will train associates, develop product knowledge, and maintain strong communication across the department while delivering excellent customer service and performing all duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Ability to lead and direct others.
• Retail Produce experience preferred.
• Effective communication, customer service, and selling skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills and desire to work in a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to learn multiple tasks and technical requirements of the job.
• Must meet minimum age requirements to comply with company policy.

Responsibilities

• In the absence of the department manager and the assistant department manager, lead the department operations in accordance with established department standard practices.
• Comply with all company policies procedures and government regulations.
• Utilize retail store systems that support job functions which include but not limited to: Management Planning, Scheduling, CAO and RF Unit.
• Treat all co-workers with fairness, dignity, and respect.
• Meet or exceed all applicable Management Planning guidelines.
• Develop produce product knowledge.
• Assist in training other associates when assigned.
• Maintain a neat, well-groomed personal appearance at all times; comply with company personal appearance policy.
• Maintain solid communication in the department and throughout the organization.
• Support company safety standards. Communicate any needed equipment repairs or maintenance work needed. Keep work area free from debris and safety hazards.
• Observe and maintain company sanitation and food safety standards.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Lead and direct others

Retail Produce experience

Effective communication

Customer service

Team environment

Willingness to learn multiple tasks

Job description

Hannaford is seeking a Produce Department Lead for the Hampden store (77 Western Ave). In this role you will step in for the department manager as needed, oversee daily operations, and ensure adherence to company policies, safety standards, and quality guidelines in a fast-paced retail environment.

You will train associates, develop product knowledge, and maintain strong communication across the department while delivering excellent customer service and performing all duties as assigned.