Produce Manager

Brookshires Grocery Company.; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage

Paid time off

401(k) plan with company contribution

Job summary

A regional grocery store chain in Shreveport, Louisiana is looking for a Produce Department Manager. This role involves overseeing sales and personnel, ensuring product quality and safety, and providing excellent customer service. The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma, relevant certifications, and experience in produce management. Join a company that values community and personal growth while enjoying competitive benefits and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 18 years of age required.
• Food Handler certification required.
• Manager Food Safety certification required.

Responsibilities

• Manage department sales and profits using acceptable business practices.
• Lead department personnel and maintain product quality.
• Ensure adherence to food safety practices.

Skills

Advanced knowledge of produce department operations

Ability to lead and motivate others

Ability to effectively communicate

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Education

High school Diploma or GED

Tools

Scheduling software systems

Manual or electric pallet jack

Job description

At Brookshire Grocery Company (BGC), we’re not just about business—we’re about building a community where you can thrive. Based in Tyler, Texas, BGC is home to five unique banners—Brookshire's Grocery Company, Super 1 Foods, Spring Market, Fresh by Brookshire's, and Reasor's—operating over 215 + stores across Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, and Oklahoma. We’re all about creating a workplace where you can thrive. At BGC, you matter, your contributions are celebrated, and your future is unlimited. Whether you're launching your career or ready to level up, you’ll find a supportive team, endless growth opportunities, and a chance to make an impact. Here’s what sets us apart:* **Wellness that works for you:** Comprehensive medical, vision, dental, and prescription coverage.* **Flexibility and freedom:** Paid time off to relax, recharge, and enjoy life.* **Ownership that empowers:** 401(k) plan to help you build a solid future that the Company contributes to.* **Savings for your lifestyle:** Exclusive employee discounts on the things you need most.* **Investing in your dreams:** Scholarships and educational support to fuel your growth.* **Adventure awaits:** Access to a 205-acre outdoor recreation area for unwinding, connecting, and having fun.When you join BGC, you’re not just starting a job—you’re becoming part of something bigger. We’re here to support your goals, inspire your journey, and celebrate your wins.**Job Summary:**Manages achievement of department sales and profits using acceptable business practices. Provides leadership of department personnel. Maintains product levels and quality control in produce and floral departments. Ensures fresh fruits and vegetables are displayed in accordance with Brookshire Grocery Company standards and all regulatory food safety practices. Promotes customer service and sales building practices.**Essential Duties and Responsibilities:*** Carries out management responsibilities including interviewing, hiring, training and developing partners; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining partners; and scheduling, addressing complaints, and resolving problems.* Reviews historical data to predict future sales from ads and promotions. Manages inventory using item management processes to ensure satisfactory in-stock levels. Reviews profit and loss, sales, shrink, and labor data; provides verbal or written summary to upper management regarding any related issues.* Responsible for maintaining and improving sales performance, financial results, public relations, product quality, and work standards.* Inspects product for quality control and food safety standards; adheres to all governmental product origin labeling.* Promotes product sales through use of suggestive selling initiatives and appealing product displays.* Cuts and trims products using sharp knives; prepares and displays product to ensure high quality presentation and appearance.* Ensures maintenance of stock conditions on produce and floral display racks, tables, and shelves.* Checks inventory on trucks, unloads products, and ensures accuracy of inventory, product ordering, and associated paperwork.* Provides friendly and customer service-oriented attitude by greeting customers, answering questions, and responding to customer complaints.* Maintains clean, safe, and sanitary working and shopping environment by adhering to Company safety procedures.**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:*** Advanced knowledge of produce department operations.* Advanced knowledge of in-store ordering machine and inventory management processes.* Advanced knowledge of scheduling software systems.* Ability to operate a manual or electric pallet jack.* Ability to safely operate hazardous tools and equipment such as a bailer, etc.* Ability to read and operate digital equipment, meters, dials, and/or calibrated scales.* Ability to use precision and non-precision hand tools.* Ability to safely work with sharp objects such as knives, box cutters, etc.* Ability to lead and motivate others.* Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.* Ability to work well with fellow partners and promote a team environment.* Ability to effectively communicate in written and verbal form with customers and partners.* Ability to learn new technology systems, methods, and processes.* Ability to work flexible schedules including nights, weekends, and holidays.* Must report any potential hazards that cannot be immediately remedied to a supervisor.**Education, Experience and Qualifications:*** High school Diploma or GED required and two or more years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of experience and/or higher education required.* Minimum of 18 years of age required.* Partners must be 21 years of age or older to drive for Company business in accordance with the BGC Business Driver Policy.* Food Handler certification required.* Manager Food Safety certification required.**Physical Demands:*** Continuously required to use close vision, distance vision, depth perception, or the ability to focus.* Continuously required to stand or walk.* Continuously required to use hands for reaching, touching, or handling.* Continuously required to push, pull, maneuver, or lift objects up to 40 lbs.* Frequently required to bend, kneel, or squat.* Frequently required to talk or hear.* Occasionally required to push, pull, maneuver, or lift objects up to 75 lbs.* Occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, or crawl.* Occasionally exposed to outside temperatures and weather.* Attendance at work is required.**Work Context and Environment:*** Work is generally performed in a retail store.* Frequently exposed to extreme cold conditions (non-weather).* Occasionally exposed to wet, slippery, or damp conditions.* Occasionally exposed to cleaning agents.* Quiet to moderate noise level. Brookshire Grocery Company strives to provide a safe, drug and alcohol-free environment for its partners and customers. The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, age , disability, genetic information or military status and any other trait protected by law.