Produce Operations Manager

Job Summary of Produce Operations Manager:

Take charge of overseeing and steering all facets and undertakings within the Produce Department to reach sales and profit milestones. Assure the utmost caliber and freshness of merchandise while sustaining exemplary presentation criteria. Coach, guide, and inspire personnel for the delivery of exceptional customer service and operational efficacy.

Responsibilities of Produce Operations Manager:

• Along with the Store Director, work out localized merchandising plan for the department.
• Follow approved Produce Department Plans for effective space management based on movement, consumer demand and profitability.
• Order merchandise and control inventory to minimize out-of-stocks and overstocks and to maximize sales.
• Follow approved procedures for receiving product, price marking and restocking cases to ensure quality protection, accuracy and product rotation.
• Control department expenses.
• Take action to control shrinkage and pilferage losses.
• Effectively train, schedule and supervise other produce department personnel.
• Follow planned program for cleaning and preventative maintenance on cases, back room coolers, and refrigeration equipment.
• Establish culture and a favorable department image with customers through a clean, attractive and friendly atmosphere.
• Follow all company policies and procedures.
• Maintain and submit required records and reports.
• Observe local conditions and competitive activity relating to the produce department and keep others informed.
• Maintain good communications in the store, the produce department and throughout the organization.
• Ensure compliance to company's Sanitation, Safety and Security Program.
• Ensure compliance to local, state and government weights and measures laws, and health department regulations.
• Greet all customers and be observant.
• Monitor products for quality, count and freshness.
• Manager floral department.
• Prepare a weekly schedule based on projected sales volume and workload.
• Maintain a neat personal appearance according to the company's dress code policy.
• Manage salad bar department.
• Promote all programs to insure a safe and accident-free environment.
• Conduct competitive price checks.

Qualifications of Produce Operations Manager:

• Attainment of a high school degree is a basic expectation.
• Proficiency in reading and writing is necessary for appropriately labeling items, placing orders, organizing inventory, and guaranteeing the proper rotation of merchandise.
• Above-par analytical skills are vital for comprehending and interpreting a variety of reports to uphold the profitability of the department.
• The desired qualifications specify a minimum of two years of experience as a produce clerk.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills are a must for interactions with customers, employees, and vendors.
• Skill in hand manipulation is required for the processing and packing of harvests.
• Skill in unloading, transporting, and organizing merchandise in its specified areas.
• Should be capable of lifting items weighing up to fifty pounds for fifty percent of the time.