Produce Team Lead: Flexible Schedule, Growth & Merchandising

Giant Eagle, Inc.; McMurray (PA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Giant Eagle, Inc. in McMurray, PA is looking for an Assistant Produce Team Leader to support the Produce Manager by directing Team Members, managing orders, and implementing merchandising initiatives to grow the department and meet customer needs.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of relevant experience, strong leadership and a working knowledge of profit and loss statements, and the ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Experience Required: 1 to 3 years.
• Experience Desired: Prior management experience in grocery operations/produce or related field; Customer Service Experience; Knowledge of Market District operational procedures; Ability to read and interpret Profit and Loss statement.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and clean environment to ensure the safety of Customers and Team Members while exceeding health and OSHA requirements.
• Direct Team Members by using work lists as well as understanding and performing all duties required of a clerk. This includes overseeing and evaluating all training of new and current Team Members.
• Able to work a flexible schedule and be scheduled according to needs of business including, but not limited to, the required amount of nights, weekends and holidays.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge, interest and passion for products and services associated with the role.
• Be able to write department orders, monitor ordering and supervise stocking and receiving with latest tools and technology/automated ordering systems.
• Manage inventories by tracking weekly reports and ordering products and supplies in order to meet customer requirements and maximize profits.
• Ability to understand and adhere to the Collective Bargaining Agreement. In absence of Produce Manager would schedule Team Members and delegate assignments effectively utilizing Team Members and supplies to maximize store profits.
• Prepare, maintain and track records concerning inventories and work processes to calculate monthly gross profits according to company policy.
• Develop and implement merchandising plans using guidelines and suggestions in order to meet the financial objectives of the department.
• Control department costs by monitoring and improving operations to increase profitability.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

P&L understanding

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Giant Eagle, Inc. in McMurray, PA is looking for an Assistant Produce Team Leader to support the Produce Manager by directing Team Members, managing orders, and implementing merchandising initiatives to grow the department and meet customer needs.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of relevant experience, strong leadership and a working knowledge of profit and loss statements, and the ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.