Produce Manager

Fresh Value #91 - Tuscaloosa; Tuscaloosa (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresh Value #91 in Tuscaloosa is seeking a Produce Department Manager to lead daily operations, ensure product freshness, and deliver outstanding customer service in a fast-paced grocery setting.

You will manage inventory, receiving, stocking, merchandising, and safety compliance while coaching a team to meet department goals; you will develop displays, drive sales, control labor costs, and collaborate with store leadership to maintain an appealing, well-stocked produce area.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a department team.
• Strong inventory management and ordering skills.
• Proven ability to manage budgets and labor costs.
• Knowledge of HACCP, FDA, and local health standards.
• Excellent customer service and product knowledge.
• Ability to develop and execute merchandising displays.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily department operations ensuring freshness, quality, and attractive displays.
• Monitor inventory, order produce and supplies, rotate stock, and minimize waste.
• Train, schedule, and supervise department staff to foster a productive environment.
• Address customer inquiries and resolve complaints while providing product knowledge.
• Ensure health, safety, and sanitation regulatory compliance (HACCP, FDA, local health dept).
• Develop strategies to increase department sales and implement promotional displays.
• Maintain high standards for produce quality, freshness, and presentation.
• Manage department budget and control labor costs, optimizing efficiency.
• Collaborate with store management and other departments on goals and promotions.

Skills

Team Leadership

Inventory Management

Customer Service

Food Safety Compliance

Budget Management

Merchandising

Job description

The Produce Department Manager oversees all operations of the produce department, ensuring high-quality fresh fruits and vegetables, exceptional customer service, and efficient team performance. This role is responsible for managing inventory, ensuring food safety compliance, driving sales, and leading a team to meet department goals while maintaining an appealing and well-stocked department. Key Responsibilities: Department Operations: Oversee daily operations, including receiving, inspecting, stocking, ordering, and merchandising produce to ensure freshness, quality, and attractive displays. Inventory Management: Monitor inventory levels, order produce and supplies, manage stock rotation, and minimize waste to maintain freshness and reduce shrink. Team Leadership: Train, schedule, and supervise department staff, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment. Customer Service: Address customer inquiries, resolve complaints, and provide product knowledge to enhance the shopping experience. Food Safety & Compliance: Ensure compliance with health, safety, and sanitation regulations, including HACCP, FDA, and local health department standards. Sales & Profitability: Develop strategies to increase department sales, meet financial targets, and implement promotional displays to drive customer engagement. Quality Control: Maintain high standards for produce quality, freshness, and presentation in display areas and storage spaces. Budget Management: Manage department budget, control labor costs, and optimize operational efficiency. Collaboration: Work closely with store management and other departments to align on store goals, promotions, and operational needs.

Requirements/Responsibilities

• Department Operations: Oversee daily operations, including receiving, inspecting, stocking, ordering, and merchandising produce to ensure freshness, quality, and attractive displays.
• Inventory Management: Monitor inventory levels, order produce and supplies, manage stock rotation, and minimize waste to maintain freshness and reduce shrink.
• Team Leadership: Train, schedule, and supervise department staff, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.
• Customer Service: Address customer inquiries, resolve complaints, and provide product knowledge to enhance the shopping experience.
• Food Safety & Compliance: Ensure compliance with health, safety, and sanitation regulations, including HACCP, FDA, and local health department standards.
• Sales & Profitability: Develop strategies to increase department sales, meet financial targets, and implement promotional displays to drive customer engagement.
• Quality Control: Maintain high standards for produce quality, freshness, and presentation in display areas and storage spaces.
• Budget Management: Manage department budget, control labor costs, and optimize operational efficiency.
• Collaboration: Work closely with store management and other departments to align on store goals, promotions, and operational needs.