Produce Manager oversees operations and staffing for the produce department within a grocery store. Ensures quality and freshness of all produce, suggests changes to inventory and pricing, and purchases supplies when needed. Being a Produce Manager monitors quality of goods and service. Responsible for department staff training, assignments, and scheduling. Additionally, Produce Manager requires a high school diploma or its equivalent. Typically reports to a head of a unit/department. Working team member that may validate or coordinate the work of others on a support team. Suggests improvements to process, is a knowledge resource for other team members. Has no authority for staff actions. Thorough knowledge of the team processes. Generally has a minimum of 2 years experience as an individual contributor.
Produce Manager Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Produce Manager to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Obtains freight and handles large and bulky items;
- Other duties as assigned;
- Make signs and displays as needed;
- Cleans produce display area and back room area;
- Perform daily inventory and order necessary product and supplies to maintain adequate inventory;
- Transports bag rolls to display areas and places in rack;
- Trims, washes, bands, and weighs produce;
- Uses scale to weigh items prior to wrapping or placement in shelves;
- Examine produce for freshness, remove old stock and wet stock as needed;
- Provide customer service as currently defined by the employer within the scope of the position and within company policy;
- Train, schedule, and supervise produce workers to ensure optimum staffing patterns for the produce department;
- Monitor inter-office mail and company web page daily for updated information.
Requirements:
- Effective communication skills;
- Ability to handle stressful situations;
- Must be 18 or older;
- Must be able to meet the minimum physical demands of the position;
- Knowledge of basic math (counting, addition, and subtraction);
- High school education or equivalent;
- Knowledge of basic math;
- Current food handlers permit once employed.