Produce Manager

Sprouts Farmers Market; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

15% employee discount for you and a co

401(k) with company match

Company paid life insurance

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Sprouts Farmers Market in Mesa, AZ is seeking a Produce Manager to lead the Produce Department, drive sales, ensure quality, and deliver exceptional customer service in a fast-paced environment. Qualified candidates have 1–3 years in grocery retail with produce management experience, strong leadership and teamwork, and the ability to coach staff, manage schedules, and participate in performance reviews.

Excellent communication and a commitment to food safety are essential for success and growth

Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years old with 1-3 years in grocery retail and produce management.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities are essential.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform manual tasks safely.

Responsibilities

• Oversee sales and operations of the Produce Department.
• Maintain quality, merchandising, cleanliness and inventory of produce.
• Coach and develop team members; participate in performance reviews.
• Attend store meetings; assist in hiring and promotions decisions with Store Manager.
• Schedule staffing and ensure productivity; adjust staffing as needed.
• Communicate standards, policies, and product knowledge to staff.
• Lead a team to deliver high quality product and exceptional customer service.
• Act as MOD when needed and participate in store leadership duties.

Skills

Communication skills

Team leadership

Physical stamina

Safety awareness

Job description

Do you enjoy working in a department that has many differing aspects? Does leading the most popular and prominent department sound like a challenge you enjoy? Does teaching and showing customers every day the benefits of fresh produce sound fascinating? Do you have a passion for delivering an extraordinary customer service experience while working in a fast paced and friendly environment? If the thought of helping people make healthy choices in one of the fastest growing retailers is up your alley - then we need YOU to join our winning team at Sprouts Farmers Market as a Produce Manager!

Do you enjoy working in a department that has many differing aspects? Does leading the most popular and prominent department sound like a challenge you enjoy? Does teaching and showing customers every day the benefits of fresh produce sound fascinating? Do you have a passion for delivering an extraordinary customer service experience while working in a fast paced and friendly environment? If the thought of helping people make healthy choices in one of the fastest growing retailers is up your alley - then we need YOU to join our winning team at Sprouts Farmers Market as a Produce Manager!

Overview Of Responsibilities

At Sprouts Farmers Market, the Produce Manager is responsible for the sales and operation of the Produce Department.

• Responsible for quality control, merchandising, maintaining the cleanliness and organization of the produce department
• Responsible for inventory management
• Engage and evaluate team members through coaching, feedback, and one-on-one development discussions, and make recommendations on merit increases via completing the bi-annual performance review process.
• Regularly attend and participate at in-store meetings.
• Recruit, hire and make promotion/transfer decisions in collaboration with the Store Manager.
• Confidently exercise independent judgment to address Team Member concerns.
• Take and document corrective actions when needed, including collaboration with business and HR partners in managing performance to include coaching, counseling, progressive discipline, suspension, or termination when needed.
• Ensure maximum productivity and efficiency by creating and adjusting schedules and staffing levels
• Communicate standards, expectations, policy changes, and product knowledge to team members.
• Lead a team that collaborates to deliver the finest quality of product, highest level of service, and the greatest experience your customers will receive.
• Serve as a Key Carrier for the store and/or act as a Manager on Duty (MOD) as needed.

Qualifications

To be a Produce Manager at Sprouts Farmers Market qualified candidates must:

• Be at least 18 years of age and have 1-3 years of experience working in a grocery retail setting withmanagement experience in produce. A basic knowledge of math, weights and measures also required
• Have good communication skills; and the ability to take direction and participate in a team environment
• Perform general housekeeping in the department; clean and sanitize work area (including tables, floor, walls, cases, cooler, freezer, etc.)
• Adhere to all safety, health, and Weights and Measures regulations
• Be able to perform the following: standing, walking, bending, climbing throughout the entire work day and the ability to lift, stack and maneuver heavy objects weighing up to 50 lbs., from 4” to 72”, for a distance up 3 feet for between 10-50 hours without mechanical assistance
• Be able to use a pallet jack to move pallets a distance up to 20 feet, requiring a force of up to 85 pounds for up to 5 hours
• Maneuver six wheel carts requiring a force up to 35 lbs., up to 2 hours, a distance up to 20 feet
• Be able to walk a total up to 5 miles in an 8 hour shift should be expected
• Achieve and maintain a Food Handlers permit
• Must have the ability to work a flexible schedule that changes as the business changes, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Possess a working knowledge of personnel reports, margin reports, weekly sales numbers, and financial goals.
• Have and show outgoing and friendly behavior along with a positive attitude towards Team Members and customers.

Benefits

In addition to a rewarding career, Sprouts offers a comprehensive program to help support you and your family. These programs include:

• Competitive pay
• Sick time plan that you can use to support you or your immediate families health
• Vacation accrual plan
• Opportunities for career growth
• 15% discount for you and one other family member in your household on all purchases made at Sprouts
• Flexible schedules
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(K) Retirement savings plan with a generous company match
• Company paid life insurance
• Contests and appreciation events throughout the year full of prizes, food and fun!

Eligibility Requirements May Apply For The Following Benefits

• Bonus based on company and/or individual performance
• Affordable benefit coverage, including medical, dental and vision
• Health Savings Account with company match
• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care
• Company paid short-term disability coverage
• Paid parental leave for both mothers and fathers
• Paid holidays

Get Paid Every Day!

Sprouts Farmers Market offers DailyPay - if you're hired as an eligible employee, you'll be able to transfer the money you've already earned at no extra cost, and get it the next business day, for free. We offer DailyPay so you don't have to wait for payday to access the money you've already worked for. With DailyPay, you can see how much you've made every day and you can transfer your money any time before payday.

You can learn more by visiting https://www.dailypay.com/partners/sprouts-farmers-market/.

Why Sprouts

Grow with us!

If you have a passion for inspiring people and a flair for fresh food, consider applying for a job at Sprouts! With a focus on customer service, our neighborhood grocery stores offer high-quality, farm fresh produce, natural meats, plenty of scoop-your-own bulk goods and much more in a fun, friendly, old-fashioned farmer’s market setting. Come grow your career in healthy living with a fast-paced, rapidly growing company and teams that pride themselves on empowering others along their journey.

At Sprouts, we're committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and caring workplace culture.

• Inspiring Women at Sprouts
• Rainbow Alliance at Sprouts
• Sabor at Sprouts
• Soul at Sprouts
• Honored to Serve at Sprouts

Together, these groups celebrate diversity and empower our team to thrive.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and requirements. Sprouts' management reserves the right to amend and change duties, responsibilities, and requirements to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.

Sprouts will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance.

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