Produce Team Lead — Fresh, Fast-Paced Impact & Growth

Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc.; Elk Grove (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

15% employee discount

Flexible schedules

401(K) match

Job summary

Sprouts Farmers Market is seeking an Assistant Produce Manager in Elk Grove, CA to help customers make healthy choices and lead one of the busiest teams in our store. You will assist in merchandising, inventory, staffing, and maintaining freshness while enforcing safety standards.

The role requires strong customer service, reliable scheduling, and the ability to train and develop team members in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years old with basic math, weights and measures knowledge.
• Demonstrate dependability and ability to work flexible schedules including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Maintain a friendly demeanor, interact well with customers and coworkers.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities; follow directions.
• Perform housekeeping, safety, and sanitation duties; comply with regulations.
• Lift up to 50 lbs and operate pallet jack for short distances.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Produce Manager in merchandising for productivity and profit.
• Oversee ordering, inventory, product quality and supervise the Produce team.
• Coordinate merchandising and sales through planning, direction and teamwork.
• Maintain freshness by proper receiving, processing, packaging, pricing and display.
• Lead a team to deliver quality product and great customer experience.
• Assist in hiring, teaching, training and developing the team.
• Unload deliveries and maintain produce equipment.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and sanitation guidelines.

Skills

Customer service

Team leadership

Communication skills

Reliability

Flexibility

Safety awareness

Job description

Sprouts Farmers Market is seeking an Assistant Produce Manager in Elk Grove, CA to help customers make healthy choices and lead one of the busiest teams in our store. You will assist in merchandising, inventory, staffing, and maintaining freshness while enforcing safety standards.

The role requires strong customer service, reliable scheduling, and the ability to train and develop team members in a fast-paced environment.