Produce Team Leader Assistant

Giant Eagle, Inc.; Butler (Butler County); On-site; USD 21,352 - 21,525; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) retirement savings

Bonus potential

Paid bereavement

Vacation

Paid holidays

Job summary

Giant Eagle, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Produce Team Leader to support the Produce Manager by guiding Team Members, ordering materials, and driving merchandising initiatives.

The role requires willingness to follow the competency model and deliver profitable growth targets while maintaining safety and customer satisfaction. Experience in grocery/produce management and 1–3 years in related roles is ideal, with a high school diploma or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Experience Required: 1 to 3 years in related fields.
• Experience in grocery/produce management preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret Profit and Loss statements.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and clean environment for Customers and Team Members.
• Direct Team Members using work lists and supervise training.
• Work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Demonstrate knowledge and passion for products and services.
• Write department orders and supervise stocking and receiving with automated systems.
• Manage inventories and order supplies to meet customer needs.
• Understand and apply the Collective Bargaining Agreement and schedule accordingly.
• Prepare and track inventories to calculate monthly gross profits.
• Develop merchandising plans to meet department financial goals.
• Control department costs and improve operations to boost profitability.

Skills

Leadership

Customer Service

P&L awareness

Grocery operations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

An Assistant Produce Team Leader's first responsibility is to assist the Produce Manager in providing leadership in the Produce Department by directing and managing Team Members, ordering raw materials and supplies, and implementing merchandising initiatives to stimulate growth while meeting customer requirements and maximizing profits. Assistant Produce Team Leaders have a proven record of leadership and are willing and able to follow the competency model of climbing the hill, seeing the hill and leading others up the hill. Additional responsibilities include delivering profitable growth targets.

Job Description

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

Education Desired: High school diploma or equivalent

Lifting Requirement: Up to 50 pounds

Age Requirement: At least 18 years of age

Job 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.

About Us

At Giant Eagle, we believe in nourishing life’s moments, big and small, because they matter. We strive to lead the way in quality, service, and everyday value. Most importantly, the compassion, care, and respect our Team Members show to each other and in our communities is what truly sets us apart. Here, you’ll find a place to win, grow, and be better together. If you want to make a real impact, belong to a supportive community, and build a meaningful career, we invite you to grow your future with us — because you matter.

The hiring range for this position is $15.50–$15.625 per hour/year. This range represents the anticipated base pay for this role. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, education, and location. Eligible employees may be offered health, vision, and dental insurance, personal/sick paid time, 401(k) retirement savings plan, bonus potential, paid bereavement, vacation and paid holidays.