Produce Manager: Lead Fresh Produce & Team Growth

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

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.