Produce Manager: Lead Fresh-Produce Team

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

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