Job Type
Full-time
Description
Salary and Benefits : $42,000 - $50,000. DOE to start, 20% store discount, accrued Paid Time Off, eligible for company
benefits after 90 days
Job Summary : The Produce Manager is responsible for overseeing all functions of the Produce Department including
staff management, product buying, merchandising, financial management and ensuring that all aspects of the
department's operation are in alignment with Mariposa Food Co-op's goals and expectations. The Produce Manager
ensures that the department continues to meet or exceed the expectations of the industry and customers alike by
making strategic changes and improvements as needed. The Produce Manager reports directly to the Cooperative
Executive Officer and is a part of Mariposa's leadership team.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
Operations Management :
- Evaluates work patterns, product locations / layouts and stocking methods for efficiency, accessibility and sales impact
- Plans and implements creative and effective new ideas for which optimize sales volume, shopping ease and operational efficiency
- Works with Marketing and other departments on strategic cross-merchandising and seasonal promotions to boost sales
- Creates department staff schedule based on the business needs of the department; holds staff accountable to this schedule
- Ensure that back-stock and sales areas are kept clean, safe, organised and accessible
- Steps up for shift coverage in-store as needed
- Assist in receiving and stocking product
- Prepares for, oversees and is present for quarterly inventory
- Know and uphold organic standards, procedures, and any other applicable rules and regulations
Financial Management :
Defines department metrics based on industry standards for department sales, margins and turnsDevelops annual budget for the department with guidance from the GMUses data (sales, margin and shrink) to track departments financial performance, to evaluate current practices and to make decisions in order to meet or exceed budgetApproaches department finances from all angles; COGs, labor (SPLH, etc.) sales, scheduling efficiency, shopping patterns, etc.Buying Responsibilities :
Determines retail prices, updates cashiers' price lists and maintains cost data in POS systemBuilds and maintains relationships with local farmers and distributors; gathers flower, producer and product information for staff, customer information and merchandising purposesCodes and files invoices for Finance Department in a timely manner as laid out by FinanceUses sales data to make informed decisions when adjusting purchasing volume of product mixAssists in receiving and stocking productsIncreases sales by planning attractive, fully stocked and properly rotated displaysStaff Management :
Ensures that department staff are trained thoroughly and consistently, and that they receive additional opportunities for development and training when possibleEstablishes and upholds expectations for verbal and written communications to ensure that all employees work well togetherUses schedule and labor budget to determine when hiring is needed and works with HR Manager accordinglyConvenes Produce Department meetings to ensure that the team stays current with industry trends and internal needs, issues and changesConducts and delivers evaluations for departmental staff according to Mariposa's company-wide systems; participates constructively in other all staff evaluations outside of Produce Department, especially those of other department leadersCollaborates with HR Manager as necessary to address personnel issues in a manner that is consistent with the co-op as a wholeProactively supports team members individually and as a group to ensure that all elements of performance are meeting expectationsMission & Organizational Direction :
Follows and enforces all established Mariposa Food Co-op policies and proceduresDemonstrates respect for cooperative valuesIs continuously learning and engaging with industry trends and happenings through trade publications, trade shows, conferences and cooperative organizationsWillingly attends and participates in co-op events and all staff meetingsLeads departmental meetingsUpholds Mariposa's values of anti-oppression and seeks to foster equitable and accountable relationshipsRequirements
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES :
Experience tracking and analyzing relevant data, including sales, margins and turnoverPreferably 3 years experience effectively training and managing staffExhibited ability to work well in a team settingProven understanding of and ability to uphold personnel and operational policies and proceduresKnowledge of retail natural foods, sustainable farming practices, organic farming hydroponic growing, biodynamic farming, seasonality and fair tradeFamiliarity with employment laws and fair labor practicesKnowledge of food safety guidelinesAbility and desire to work cooperatively with coworkersExceptional customer service skills; ability to resolve escalated customer service issuesAbility to use and independently increase knowledge with POS systems, MS Office (especially Word and Excel) and Google productsMust be self-motivated to learn more and take on new responsibilitiesDemonstration of good oral, written and interpersonal communication skills; comfortable speaking accurately in front of a groupAbility to prioritize responsibilities and multi-task to develop and produce accurate, professional and error-free documents in a timely mannerStrong eye for detail in quality control, invoice accuracy, product rotation and consistent pricingAbility to create, communicate and maintain systems involving multiple people creativity , visual awareness, spacial awarenessTrack record of being consistently reliable at meeting deadlines and being punctualAbility to exercise good judgment in unusual situationsESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :
Ability to operate various standard office equipment : photocopier, scanner, printer, laminator, computerAbility to climb stairs multiple times per day ability to work in cold, hot and wet environmentsFine motor and gross motor coordination needed to safely operate a pallet jack, freight lift, u-boats, various stock carts, hand trucks and sharp toolsUse of hands to feel textures and temperaturesAbility to lift up to 60 lbs. throughout the dayAbility to wear a mask for several hours.
Salary : $42,000 - $50,000
