Produce - Shift Supervisor

Lazy Acres Market, Inc.; Encinitas, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Lazy Acres Market, Inc. in Encinitas, CA is seeking a Produce Shift Supervisor to lead the Produce Department and ensure smooth operations on the shop floor.

You will supervise 3–20 staff, train team members, maintain sanitation and safety per FDA and company standards, and assist with ordering, receiving, and proper invoicing.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED with 6 months to 1 year of related experience.
• Ability to supervise 3–20 employees in the Produce Department.
• Experience in ordering, receiving, and invoicing procedures.
• Knowledge of FDA sanitation standards.

Responsibilities

• Assumes all responsibilities of the Produce Clerk.
• Assists with the ordering and receiving of products and proper invoice routing.
• Acts as the Produce Manager on the sales floor when the Produce Manager or Assistant Produce Manager is unavailable.
• Trains employees on procedures and tasks for the department, on an ongoing basis.
• Assures consistency and uniformity of work techniques and standards among department members.
• Must assist in certain computer functions and applications.
• Maintains clean and sanitary working conditions of all Produce department areas, including, freezers, reach-ins, equipment, and surrounding areas.
• Inspects Produce; including measuring temperatures throughout the preparation process of melons, to maintain quality and sanitation by the FDA and local health departmental codes and the company’s standards.

Skills

Leadership

Training

Food safety

Communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Job Title: Produce Shift Supervisor

Department: Produce

Reports To: Produce Manager

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The Produce Shift Supervisor performs the duties listed below (other duties may be assigned):

• Assumes all responsibilities of the Produce Clerk.
• Assists with the ordering and receiving of products and proper invoice routing.
• Acts as the Produce Manager on the sales floor when the Produce Manager or Assistant Produce Manager is unavailable.
• Trains employees on procedures and tasks for the department, on an ongoing basis.
• Assures consistency and uniformity of work techniques and standards among department members.
• Must assist in certain computer functions and applications.
• Maintains clean and sanitary working conditions of all Produce department areas, including, freezers, reach-ins, equipment, and surrounding areas.
• Inspects Produce; including measuring temperatures throughout the preparation process of melons, to maintain quality and sanitation by the FDA and local health departmental codes and the company’s standards.

Supervisory Responsibilities

The Produce Shift Supervisor may be responsible for supervising a total of 3-20 employees in the Produce Department during the absence of the Produce Manager or Assistant Produce Manager.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High School diploma or general education degree (GED); six months to one-year related experience and /or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; and frequently use hands to finger; handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and color vision.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts. Use of sharp knives required. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.