Produce Manager D5

Vallarta Supermarkets; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid vacation

Legal services access

Holiday pay premium

Savings marketplace & credit union

Recognition programs

Job summary

Vallarta Supermarkets is seeking a Produce Manager to lead the Produce department, drive high-quality selections, and ensure outstanding customer service in a fast-paced grocery environment. You will supervise staff, plan merchandising, manage inventory and safety compliance, and collaborate across store operations to meet sales goals while upholding Vallarta’s food-safety standards.

This role requires 3+ years in produce, strong leadership, and the ability to relocate to other store locations

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.
• Must successfully pass food safety certification every 3 years.
• Strong communication skills and proficient English language abilities.
• Must be able to relocate to other store locations and be legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Produce experience

Leadership

Merchandising

Math skills

Food safety

English

Relocation allowed

Job description

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.).

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.