Produce Manager

Cub; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Employee discount

Weekly pay

Union benefits

Job summary

Cub in New Brighton, MN is seeking a Produce Manager to plan and manage the produce department, drive sales, meet profit and labor goals, and ensure a safe and positive shopping experience for customers and a supportive work environment for associates.

This role requires overseeing receiving, pricing, inventory, supervision of produce staff, and adherence to safety and sanitation standards while delivering quality, variety, and freshness to our shoppers.

Qualifications

• Good judgment and decision making.
• Strong social and verbal skills.
• Basic literacy: reading and writing.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers and maintain service levels.
• Plan daily/weekly work based on sales and labor goals.
• Develop merchandising plans to maximize sales and gross profit.
• Supervise produce associates to optimize labor utilization.
• Manage receiving, invoicing, pricing, shrink and inventory.
• Train and develop department personnel.
• Oversee safety and sanitation programs.
• Perform department duties and follow policies.
• Observe security and confidentiality standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Judgment

Social skills

Verbal communication

Reading/writing

Job description

Job Overview:

Cub in New Brighton is looking for Produce Manager to join our team. As a Produce Manager, you plan and manage the produce department to promote sales and achieve profit margins, labor goals, and ensure a positive shopping experience for customers, and a safe and positive working environment for associates.

Job Overview:

Cub in New Brighton is looking for Produce Manager to join our team. As a Produce Manager, you plan and manage the produce department to promote sales and achieve profit margins, labor goals, and ensure a positive shopping experience for customers, and a safe and positive working environment for associates.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist customers and ensure proper service levels and courtesy from all associates.
• Develop effective daily/weekly work plan based on weekly sales projections, budgeted labor goals and previous operating results.
• Implement and maintain coordinated, aggressive, and creative merchandising plans, using Division guidelines, which maximize sales, variety, and gross profit.
• Supervise produce associates to ensure efficient labor utilization and effectiveness in meeting department objectives.
• Manage produce receiving, invoicing, pricing, shrink control and inventory to ensure proper product control and that gross profit goals are met.
• Train and develop produce department personnel.
• Supervise department safety and sanitation programs.
• Perform produce department personnel functions.
• Observe standards and procedures regarding store security and confidentiality.
• Follow all store and department policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned or delegated.

Job Requirements:

• Good judgment is required for this position as there may be times when direct supervision may not be immediately available.
• Judgment/decision making, social skills and verbal interaction.
• Memorization, reading, writing and math.

Physical Requirements:

• Lifting/carrying up to 50lbs
• Social skills and verbal interaction, reading and writing
• Walking and standing for up to entire shift, climbing ladders

Schedule:

• Open availability including evenings and weekends.

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule for work life balance.
• Employee discount.
• Weekly pay on a progressive union scale.
• Union benefits for eligible associates including Paid Time Off.

My Cub. My Way.

We provide our customers the best grocery experience period by personalizing our customers’ evolving needs with innovation, convenience and by supporting the communities we serve through delivering quality, variety, and fresh groceries. As the needs of our customers evolve, we’re dedicated to adapting alongside them, providing quality products, and a welcoming shopping experience.

At Cub we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to our success as an organization, and we strive to create a work environment that fosters respect, fairness, and equal opportunities for all employees. Each team member brings unique perspectives that help us better serve our community.

UNFI is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for all. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected ground. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the job selection process. - M/F/Veteran/Disability. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Compensation:

UNFI anticipates paying the above-referenced pay rate (or within the above-referenced pay range) for this position. Actual Pay, where applicable, will depend on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, education, experience, training, and any requirements under applicable collective bargaining agreements. UNFI is committed to transparency in pay in compliance with applicable state and local laws.

Benefits:

For Washington positions (or positions that may be performed remotely from Washington), https://www.unfi.com/jobs-more-info-wa.html for Washington-specific paid time off details.

Candidates hired into this position will also be eligible to participate in the following benefits programs: Paid Time Off; Sick Time; paid holidays and parental leave; 401K Program; medical, dental, vision, life, and accidental death/dismemberment insurance; short-term and long-term disability insurance program, Flexible Spending Account and/or Health Savings Account, subject to meeting the eligibility requirements and the terms and conditions of these programs, and subject to any requirements under applicable collective bargaining agreements.

UNFI’s compensation, benefits, and paid time off policies are subject to change in the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with applicable law. This job posting should not be construed as an offer of employment with certain terms, nor should it be construed as a guaranteed minimum.

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.