Produce Manager - Organic Department Manager - Receiving/Ordering/Merchandising

The Produce Manager oversees the daily operations and overall financial performance of the produce department, ensuring high-quality, fresh, and appealing fruits and vegetables are consistently available to customers. Responsibilities include purchasing and ordering produce, managing inventory and vendor relationships, verifying deliveries and invoices, minimizing shrink, and maintaining proper product rotation and freshness. The manager leads the produce team, creates attractive and organized displays, monitors product quality and shelf presentation, ensures accurate pricing, and provides exceptional customer service by assisting shoppers with questions about seasonal produce, organic and locally sourced products, and proper selection and storage. Additional duties include maintaining clean and sanitary displays, coolers, storage areas, and receiving spaces, while ensuring department standards and food safety practices are consistently followed. The ideal candidate has at least one years of produce, grocery retail management, or supervisory experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and strong knowledge of fresh produce, seasonal availability, product quality, and proper handling and storage practices. They should demonstrate excellent leadership, communication, organization, vendor negotiation, and analytical skills, including proficiency with point-of-sale systems, spreadsheets, inventory management, and profit margin calculations. The position requires the ability to stand and walk for extended periods, lift up to 40–50 pounds, perform repetitive stocking and handling tasks, and operate heavy machinery when necessary. The Produce Manager works in a friendly, family-oriented retail environment and must maintain a flexible schedule that may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and designated delivery and ordering days. Pay: $14.00 - $18.00 per hour Expected hours: 25.0 per week Benefits: Employee discount Experience: Produce Department : 1 year (Required) Work Location: In person

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