Produce Manager

Piggly Wiggly, LLC; St. George (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Piggly Wiggly, LLC in St. George, SC, is seeking a results-driven Produce Department Manager to lead our most visible store area.

You will own the department strategy, drive fresh merchandising, manage vendor relationships, and optimize pricing and promotions to boost guest satisfaction and profits. You will recruit and train staff, set policies, monitor safety standards, and ensure peak freshness and rotation.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience understanding consumer needs, retail marketing, and sales in produce or grocery environments.
• Strong leadership with the ability to manage direct reports and drive professional development.
• Proven ability to optimize pricing, promotions, and guest experience in a high-volume setting.

Responsibilities

• Set department strategy and objectives to maximize curb appeal, sales, and growth.
• Coordinate budgets and analyze performance data to hit aggressive goals.
• Recruit, train, and supervise staff; establish policies and mentor the team.
• Maintain vendor relations and oversee pricing and promotional strategies.
• Ensure department operations meet safety, quality, and policy standards.

Skills

Commercial mindset

Leadership

Vendor relations

Merchandising

Retail experience

Job description

Produce Department Manager | Piggly Wiggly

The Role: Cultivate Freshness, Lead the Harvest

As the Produce Manager, you are the strategic lead of our store's most visual and health-focused department. We are looking for a commercial-minded leader who understands seasonal trends, local sourcing, and the art of fresh merchandising. You will take full ownership of the department's success-from establishing vendor relationships to driving profitability through smart pricing and vibrant promotions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Growth: Apply high-level planning to set department objectives, focusing on maximizing "curb appeal," sales, and sustainable growth.
• Financial & Performance Oversight: Coordinate budgets and analyze performance data (financial, sales, and activity reports) to measure productivity and hit aggressive goals.
• Team Leadership: Lead the recruitment, training, and daily supervision of your staff. You will set unit policies, conduct performance reviews, and mentor your team in providing excellent guest service.
• Merchandising & Vendor Relations: Establish and maintain strong relationships with vendors to improve our product range. You'll oversee all department pricing and promotional strategies to ensure maximum consumer appeal.
• Operational Integrity: Ensure the department operates with maximum efficiency while adhering to all company policies and safety standards.
• Quality Control: Maintain the highest standards for freshness and rotation, ensuring only the best products reach our guests' tables.

What We're Looking For:

• Commercial Mindset: Extensive experience in understanding consumer needs, retail marketing, and sales principles within a produce or grocery environment.
• Leadership Mastery: Exceptional communication skills and the ability to manage direct reports with a focus on professional development.
• Technical & Physical Skill: Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs and safely operate hazardous equipment (slicers, heated wrapping stations, knives, etc.) with delicacy and precision.
• Experience: Previous management experience in a produce department or high-volume retail setting is highly recommended.

Why Lead at Piggly Wiggly?

• Stable Management Career: A full-time position with competitive, comparable pay.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Includes full health insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), and a 401(k) retirement plan.
• Professional Autonomy: The opportunity to formulate department policies and make a measurable impact on the store's success.