Produce Manager - Joe V's Smart Shop - Dallas, TX & Surrounding Areas

Job Summary As a Smart Shop Exempt Department Manager, you will oversee department operations which could include perishable departments, center store, inventory flow, receiving, and shelf edge, with specific emphasis in your area of expertise. (i.e. produce, market, front end.) Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions Management: Majority of time spent using independent judgment in making employment-related and business decisions, inclusive of recommending such decisions, including but not limited to product and department related strategies, hiring, promoting, disciplining, suspending, discharging, rewarding or otherwise engaging in resolving partner-related matters. Manage people, staffing, and training for area of focus. Review and analyze financial and performance reports, identify and follow up on opportunities/issues. Manage Operational Review Team (ORT) related audits and findings. Conduct detailed store and/or department walks. Maintain work instructions for area of focus. Monitor and report on inventory estimates and Direct Store Delivery (DSD) accounting. Utilize ownership mentality in your department and total store. Create weekly schedules to meet business needs. Operate in a cross-functional environment ensuring proper order and inventory levels within your department. Order product and perform quality control. Participate in store leadership team to ensure coordination, integration, and alignment of total store plans. Support leadership and department teams with a total store mindset. Sales / Strategy: Manage operations in area of focus; monitor craftsmanship, shrink, safety, and quality assurance. Create actionable plans and follow up on "What Ifs". Serve as the Brand Promise Champion. Customer Service: Focus on partner/customer relationships, collaboration, communication, and education. Model and cultivate superior customer service across store departments. Identify and develop future talent. Model and promote active engagement with the community. Inventory Flow: Manage and responsible for center store inventory workflow, including receiving and shelf edge. Assist in weekly execution of center store merchandiser planner. Organize and plan using the daily forecast in relation to inventory workflow. Lead the inventory flow team to maximize productivity and efficiencies. Front End: Manage overall front end operations ensuring efficient throughput and customer service. Ensure all front end operating procedures are followed. Manage a large team efficiently. Market: Manage overall meat market operations, ensuring food safety compliance and partner safety requirements are followed. Adequate knowledge of meat cutting equipment, specialty meat items, and meat cooking techniques. Produce / Bakery: Manage overall produce and bakery operations. Plan and execute production plans and merchandising programs to drive sales. Ensure food safety compliance and partner safety requirements are followed. Floor (total store): Ensure a proper store close, evening replenishment, and appropriate store conditions are maintained. Accountable for proper level, organization, and purchasing of all supplies for total store. Accountable for safety programs and regulations, sanitation and pest control. Manage and responsible for Store Recovery Team. Qualifications & Key Requirements Work Experience: Operational / Retail Management experience Leadership experience in a complex environment with multiple direct reports Thorough understanding of retail accounting Experience in ordering, inventory maintenance, and shrink control Leadership skills (people leadership, ownership mentality, strategic planner, adaptable) Interpersonal skills Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including night shifts Education: Completion of H-E-B's or JVSS's Management Training Program Licenses/Certifications: Successful completion of JVSS H-E-B School of Retail Management SORM Physical Demands & Working Conditions: Physical requirements include lifting moderate to heavy loads, bending, pushing/pulling, kneeling, squatting, standing and walking for long periods. The work environment includes moving mechanical parts and equipment in wet, humid, dry, cold and hot conditions. The noise level is usually moderate. This is a fast‑paced work environment that includes handling multiple tasks and shifting priorities. The environment also includes working with customers and being attentive to their needs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. #J-18808-Ljbffr H-E-B