Produce Manager - Full-time / Part-time

Position Title: Produce Manager
Department: Produce Manager
FLSA: Non-exempt (Paid by the hour)

Position Summary:
Responsible for receiving product and ensures that aisles/freezers and refrigerators are stocked, labeled, clean and delivered product is packed out, and proper customer service is provided.
Essential Functions:
Ensure proper customer service and works to develop relationships with large customers.
Supervises all activities in the produce department including product placement, rotation, signage, and displays. Is responsible for overall department appearance, cleanliness, and adherence to both government and corporate ordinances. Must maintain records as required. In the role of Produce Manager, he/she will oversee the Assistant Produce Manager (if applicable), Produce Supervisors (if applicable) and Stockers to assure that the Produce Department is operating in a manner that adheres to company standards.
Develops schedules, monitors performance and recommends the proper discipline as appropriate.
Trains employees in job responsibilities and safe operating procedures
Interviews candidates and recommends for hires.
Disciplines employees when necessary and recommends terminations.
Reviews inventory for product rotation on a daily basis to prevent shrinkage and damages.
Ensures that shelf pricing is correct and reflects the most recent pricing and market conditions.
Supervises the receiving of all produce and ensures that the proper paperwork is completed.
Supervises the ordering of produce from vendors on a regular basis to assure we have competitive pricing and minimal shrink due to spoilage and not have too much inventory on hand.
Insures that excess inventory not slotted on floor is stacked in overhead racks in close proximity to where it is sold or stored in freezers/refrigerators.
Assures that trash is removed from floor and properly handled.
Maintains that all signage is correct and that the flyers prices are reflected on the product.
Coordinates proper merchandising of aisles (logical adjacencies, proper holding power, space allocation) and creatively merchandises and sets up impulse areas for merchandising.
Performs additional duties, responsibilities and projects as assigned.
Other Responsibilities:
Performs other work-related duties as required and assigned.
Experience Required:
2 years as produce manager
Acknowledgement:
I fully understand the responsibilities and qualifications required for this job. Furthermore, I find that I am capable of performing the required functions.