Produce Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Produce Manager – Full TimeMcKinnon's Market & Super Butcher Shop – Danvers, MAMcKinnon's Market & Super Butcher Shop is seeking an experienced, hands-on Produce Manager to lead our Danvers produce department.Teamwork is at the heart of McKinnon's. We're looking for a leader who brings creativity, a passion for fresh products and a strong commitment to quality. This is an opportunity to take ownership of the department and operate it with an entrepreneurial mindset while following McKinnon's policies and standards.The Produce Manager reports to the Store Manager and works with guidance from our Regional Directors. This position is accountable for the department's team, products, presentation, financial performance and daily operations.Key ResponsibilitiesLead, motivate and hold Produce Department associates accountableRecruit, hire, train, develop and evaluate department associates in partnership with store leadershipAddress performance concerns and participate in disciplinary and termination decisions when necessaryCreate a positive, productive environment centered on teamwork and excellent customer serviceOversee the department's daily operations, including purchasing, inventory management, merchandising and product rotationMaintain attractive, fresh and well-stocked displaysMonitor product quality, freshness, pricing and availabilityDrive department sales and profitabilityControl labor, packaging, inventory, shrink and other departmental expensesPlan staffing and schedules based on business needsEnsure proper ordering and inventory levels while minimizing wasteMaintain compliance with food-safety regulations, sanitation requirements and company proceduresEnsure department policies and operating standards are consistently followedWork collaboratively with the Store Manager, Assistant Store Manager and other department leadersPerform the duties of Produce Department associates as business needs requireComplete special projects and other responsibilities as assignedQualificationsAt least three years of management experience, preferably in grocery, produce or another food-retail environmentPrevious experience as a Department Manager, Assistant Department Manager or equivalentDemonstrated success leading a team of four or more employeesStrong knowledge of produce products, handling practices, merchandising and department operationsExperience managing labor, inventory, purchasing, shrink and department profitabilityAbility to hire, train, develop and hold employees accountableExcellent verbal and written communication skillsStrong organizational, planning and problem-solving abilitiesAbility to work effectively with associates and leadership throughout the storeAvailability to work a flexible full-time schedule, including evenings, weekends and holidays as neededPhysical RequirementsThis is an active, hands-on leadership position. Candidates must be able to perform the following essential functions, with or without reasonable accommodation:Work shifts of up to 8–10 hoursStand and walk for extended periodsBend, stoop, reach, grasp and climb ladders safelyLift and carry loads weighing up to 60 poundsPush and pull carts weighing up to 100 poundsIf you are an experienced produce professional who leads by example and takes pride in developing a successful team and a first-class department, we invite you to apply for the Produce Manager position at McKinnon's Danvers.