Produce Manager

Overview Do you enjoy working in a department that has many differing aspects? Does leading the most popular and prominent department sound like a challenge you enjoy? Does teaching and showing customers every day the benefits of fresh produce sound fascinating? Do you have a passion for delivering an extraordinary customer service experience while working in a fast paced and friendly environment? If the thought of helping people make healthy choices in one of the fastest growing retailers is up your alley – then we need YOU to join our winning team at Sprouts Farmers Market as a Produce Manager! Responsibilities Responsible for quality control, merchandising, maintaining the cleanliness and organization of the produce department Responsible for inventory management Engage and evaluate team members through coaching, feedback, and one‑on‑one development discussions, and make recommendations on merit increases via completing the bi‑annual performance review process. Regularly attend and participate at in‑store meetings. Recruit, hire and make promotion/transfer decisions in collaboration with the Store Manager. Confidently exercise independent judgment to address Team Member concerns. Take and document corrective actions when needed, including collaboration with business and HR partners in managing performance to include coaching, counseling, progressive discipline, suspension, or termination when needed. Ensure maximum productivity and efficiency by creating and adjusting schedules and staffing levels. Communicate standards, expectations, policy changes, and product knowledge to team members. Lead a team that collaborates to deliver the finest quality of product, highest level of service, and the greatest experience your customers will receive. Serve as a Key Carrier for the store and/or act as a Manager on Duty (MOD) as needed. Qualifications Be at least 18 years of age and have 1‑3 years of experience working in a grocery retail setting with management experience in produce. A basic knowledge of math, weights and measures also required. Have good communication skills; and the ability to take direction and participate in a team environment. Perform general housekeeping in the department; clean and sanitize work area (including tables, floor, walls, cases, cooler, freezer, etc.). Adhere to all safety, health, and Weights and Measures regulations. Be able to perform the following: standing, walking, bending, climbing throughout the entire work day and the ability to lift, stack and maneuver heavy objects weighing up to 50 lbs., from 4” to 72”, for a distance up 3 feet for between 10‑50 hours without mechanical assistance. Be able to use a pallet jack to move pallets a distance up to 20 feet, requiring a force of up to 85 pounds for up to 5 hours. Maneuver six‑wheel carts requiring a force up to 35 lbs., up to 2 hours, a distance up to 20 feet. Be able to walk a total up to 5 miles in an 8 hour shift should be expected. Achieve and maintain a Food Handlers permit. Must have the ability to work a flexible schedule that changes as the business changes, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Possess a working knowledge of personnel reports, margin reports, weekly sales numbers, and financial goals. Have and show outgoing and friendly behavior along with a positive attitude towards Team Members and customers. Benefits Competitive pay Sick time plan that you can use to support you or your immediate families health Vacation accrual plan Opportunities for career growth 15% discount for you and one other family member in your household on all purchases made at Sprouts Flexible schedules Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 401(k) Retirement savings plan with a generous company match Company paid life insurance Contests and appreciation events throughout the year full of prizes, food and fun! Bonus based on company and/or individual performance Affordable benefit coverage, including medical, dental and vision Health Savings Account with company match Pre‑tax Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care Company paid short‑term disability coverage Paid parental leave for both mothers and fathers Paid holidays Sprouts Farmers Market offers DailyPay - if you’re hired as an eligible employee, you’ll be able to transfer the money you’ve already earned at no extra cost, and get it the next business day, for free. We offer DailyPay so you don’t have to wait for payday to access the money you’ve already worked for. With DailyPay, you can see how much you’ve made every day and you can transfer your money any time before payday. You can learn more by visiting Sprouts will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance. California Residents: We collect information in accordance with California law, please see here for more information. #J-18808-Ljbffr Sprouts-Farmers-Market