Description

The Produce Supervisor is responsible for supervising the execution of the entire Produce Department operation, managing department inventory, in-stock position, pricing integrity, merchandising, labor, and other operational processes necessary for successful department performance. The Produce Supervisor will also be responsible for achieving budgeted objectives in sales, gross profit, labor dollars, and/or percent. The produce supervisor will be responsible to ensure the produce Department Manager is adhering to company standards and produce associates are properly following all standard operating procedures.

• Evaluate company as well as individual store performance through store calls, study of department indexes and personal interaction with the staff.
• Reacting quickly and decisively to any issue that is preventing our objective of growing profitable sales.

• Recommend operational changes to department or company operation based on the knowledge of each store, competitive atmosphere or opportunity being missed to drive sales/profit
• Professional development of identified key associates to build a “Bench” capable of supporting future growth
• Supervises, develops and trains subordinates; schedules labor within required guidelines; handles employee problems and complaints.
• Oversees sanitation, maintenance, safety and security; ensures that department equipment is in good working order.
• Participates in training and professional development recommended by the company for the purpose of preparing to manage a department on his/her own.
• Two years supervisory experience required with skills including directing work, scheduling, and training

Other Responsibilities:
• Understands, communicates to department personnel, and complies with laws/regulations and company policies including those regarding confidentiality, honesty and business ethics.
• Maintains responsive and cooperative relationships with supervisors, co-workers, vendors, customers and other personnel.
• Accomplishes assigned tasks in an efficient and timely manner within standards established by Director of Operations.
• Participates in own training and professional development for the purpose of desired career advancement.

Qualifications

Problem and solving skills
Lifting and carrying heavy boxes.
Understanding and knowledge of safety, sanitation and food handling procedures.
Ability to take direction
Must be able to work nights, weekends and holidays.
Retrieve items that customers are unable to reach, lift or find.
Assist the front end as a checker, when needed.
Assist with clean up of spills, breakages and other maintenance duties as assigned.
Maintain an organized and clean work area.
Perform other duties as assigned by the department head or other management personnel.