Produce Team Lead: Mentor, Optimize, Delight Customers

Whole Foods Market; Simi Valley (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Whole Benefits

Store discount

Paid time off

Job summary

Whole Foods Market in California is seeking a department supervisor for Produce to oversee day-to-day operations, assist in training, and ensure attractive, properly stocked displays. You will help maintain high standards of customer service and adherence to health and safety regulations.

The role emphasizes leadership, team development, and collaboration with team leaders to drive smooth department operation and positive store image.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of Produce team procedures and policies.
• Strong demonstrated organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, motivational, team building, and customer relationship skills.
• Advanced knowledge of regulatory and safety policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and delegates tasks to Produce Team Members.
• Works with Produce Trainer to train Team Members in a high-performance team.
• Assists in training of new Team Members using training materials.
• Keeps all cases and shelves clean, well-stocked and properly rotated.
• Opens and closes department according to procedures.
• Ensures all necessary breaks are given.
• Communicates team concerns to the Team Leader and Associate Team Leader
• Sets and achieves the highest standards of retail execution.
• Fosters and encourages a positive environment of teamwork and morale.
• Maintains awareness of customer flows and directs Team Members to satisfy customers.
• Selects, trains, develops, mentors, motivates, and counsels Team Members.
• Provides timely, thorough performance evaluations.
• Communicates and models WFM vision and goals.

Skills

Produce knowledge

Team supervision

Training & coaching

Customer service

Inventory management

Safety & compliance

Leadership

Microsoft Office

Job description

Whole Foods Market in California is seeking a department supervisor for Produce to oversee day-to-day operations, assist in training, and ensure attractive, properly stocked displays. You will help maintain high standards of customer service and adherence to health and safety regulations.

The role emphasizes leadership, team development, and collaboration with team leaders to drive smooth department operation and positive store image.