Produce Manager D5

Vallarta Supermarkets; Rancho Cucamonga (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free $25,000 Basic Life and AD&D

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid vacation

Access to legal services

Premium pay for holidays

Savings marketplace & credit union

Recognition programs

Job summary

Vallarta Supermarkets is seeking a Produce Manager in California to plan, direct, and manage the Produce department, delivering high-quality, fresh produce and outstanding customer service. You will lead a team, oversee merchandising, safety, and cost controls in a busy grocery setting.

The role requires 3+ years produce experience, strong leadership, and a commitment to food safety. Qualified candidates must relocate if needed and work afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of produce experience.
• Strong knowledge of produce types, equipment, and merchandising practices.
• Ability to lead, mentor, and manage teams effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong math and problem-solving skills.
• Must pass food safety certification every 3 years.
• Strong communication skills and a positive, professional attitude.
• Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English.
• Must be able to transfer / relocate to other store locations.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Lead department team members, schedules, and evaluations; enforce safety practices.
• Greet customers and team members with courtesy and respect.
• Mentor and train employees, recognize performance, and recommend promotions.
• Plan, organize, and control department activities, order merchandise, inventory, and review invoices.
• Create and maintain merchandising plans, signage, and display quality.
• Enforce Vallarta’s Safety Program, food safety regulations, and sanitation practices; correct unsafe acts.
• Project weekly sales, manage payroll and expenses, and control shrinkage and pilferage.
• Conduct inventories, audit pricing and codes, ensure weight and measures compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Team development

Math & problem-solving

English proficiency

Flexibility

Job description

Join the Vallarta Team

Wage: $23.97 - $28.65

Type: full-time

Description

PAYSCALE:

$23.97 – $28.65

Join the Vallarta Supermarkets Family!

At Vallarta Supermarkets, we’re more than just a grocery store, we’re a vibrant part of the communities we serve. We’re seeking friendly, service-oriented individuals who take pride in delivering extraordinary customer experiences and thrive in a fast-paced, festive environment. If you’re passionate about fresh, quality baked goods and love making people smile, we’d love to meet you!

About the Role

The Produce Manager is responsible for planning, directing, and managing the operations and performance of the Produce department. This role leads the team to deliver high-quality, fresh produce while ensuring excellent customer service, effective merchandising, and compliance with Vallarta’s standards for food safety and workplace safety.

What You’ll Do

• Leadership & Supervision: Manage department team members, schedules, and evaluations. Enforce company rules, safety practices, and support personal development.
• Customer Service: Greet customers and team members with courtesy and respect, ensuring extraordinary service.
• Team Development: Mentor and train employees, provide recognition, and recommend promotions.
• Operations: Plan, organize, and control department activities, order merchandise, control inventory, and review invoices.
• Merchandising: Create and maintain merchandising plans, space management, signage, and display quality.
• Compliance & Safety: Enforce Vallarta’s Safety Program, food safety regulations, and sanitation practices. Correct unsafe acts or conditions immediately.
• Financial Responsibility: Project weekly sales, managing payroll and expenses, and control shrinkage and pilferage.
• Auditing & Reporting: Conduct inventories, audit pricing and codes, and ensure compliance with weight and measures laws.
• Other Duties: Attend meetings and perform additional tasks as assigned to support store success.

Physical Requirements

• Stand and walk for long periods (6–8 hours/day).
• Frequently bend, squat, twist, and reach above/below shoulders.
• Frequent use of hands for simple grasping, power grasping, pushing, pulling, and fine manipulation.
• Lift and carry up to 25 lbs. frequently and up to 50 lbs. occasionally (potatoes/beans).
• Heaviest item carried: 50 lbs.; longest distance: 5 feet.
• Operate cars, trucks, forklifts, and other moving equipment safely.
• Work near equipment and machinery, with exposure to dust, gas, fumes, and noise.
• Work in refrigerated coolers and around humidity for short periods.

What We’re Looking For

• 3+ years of produce experience.
• Strong knowledge of produce types, equipment, and merchandising practices.
• Ability to lead, mentor, and manage teams effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong math and problem-solving skills.
• Must successfully pass food safety certification every 3 years.
• Strong communication skills and a positive, professional attitude.
• Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English.
• Must be able to transfer / relocate to other store locations.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
• Fast-paced retail produce setting with direct customer interaction.
• Exposure to perishable products, refrigerated coolers, and changing conditions.
• Collaborative, team-focused workplace.
• Must work flexible schedule: afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Full-Time Team Members

• Free $25,000 Basic Life and AD&D Insurance.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan.
• Paid vacation.
• Access to legal services.
• Premium pay for holidays.
• Savings marketplace & credit union membership.
• Recognition programs (birthdays, years of service, spirit days, etc.).

At Vallarta Supermarkets, we believe our culture drives execution. If you’re a results-driven leader with a passion for fresh produce, customer service, and team development.

Explore Exciting Job Opportunities

We offer positions to match your lifestyle and career goals. Whether you’re seeking part-time or full-time, Vallarta Supermarkets provides a dynamic and rewarding workplace with?real opportunities for growth.