Produce Department ManagerTo ensure an attractive, organized and smoothly run produce department. To motivate and provide produce staff with the tools required to ensure the highest level of service possible to our shoppers. To meet departmental goals for sales and sales growth, margin, and labor.Customer Servicea. Offer consistent, fair, and respectful customer interactions (includes internal teams, suppliers and external customers).b. Ensure a high standard to customer service by produce personnel according to established customer service vision and expectations. Every decision should be made with a focus on the customer experience our shoppers deserve and expect.c. Understand and communicate the "cooperative advantage', and the value of ownership.d. Advance the PFC mission through outstanding customer service.Ordering and Pricinga. Negotiate with suppliers for favorable prices, terms, quality, and delivery.b. Purchase produce considering store goals for local product, organic product, and using co-op suppliers.c. Evaluate suppliers, as necessary, and investigate new sources of supply.d. Ensure adequate supply and selection of products keeping out-of-stocks to a minimum.e. Receive and process orders. Check product condition and invoice accuracy on all deliveries. Ensure correct product rotation.f. Coordinate returns and credit from suppliers where applicable and ensure that staff understands how to do the same.g. Review invoices for accuracy, price changes, and product additions. Process according to store procedures.h. Establish prices based on margin goals as set with the Store Manager.i. Ensure accurate up-to-date price labeling and PLU records for department items.j. Communicate ordering times and deadlines to other departments when that vendor is a shared vendor.k. Communicate changes in usual delivery time to other departments when that vendor is a shared vendor.Department Operations and Safetya. Ensure that department display units, coolers, storage areas and aisles are in a clean and orderly condition and meet all Health Department requirements.b. See that unsellable items are properly disposed.c. Ensure produce equipment is maintained and properly serviced. Advise store manager of equipment repair and/or replacement needs.d. Ensure produce staff is aware of:How to lift properlyHow to safely operate lift jack and pallet jacksLocation of accident reportsLocation of the first aid kitProcedure for taking injured employees to receive urgent medical treatmentDress code requirementsLocation of safety manualse. Set daily priorities for supervisory staff to ensure productive workflow.f. Develop and revise department's standard operating procedures (SOP) as needed. Ensure staff is aware of and trained in department SOP's.g. Coordinate quarterly inventory of produce items.h. Perform all other duties as assigned by the Store Manager.Personnela. Ensure proper orientation and for staff through established procedures and policiesb. Ensure on the job training, and re-training as necessary, for all production staff.c. Schedule produce staff according to labor budget and margin-minus-labor goals.d. Arrange for coverage of vacant shifts and fill in as needed.e. Conduct evaluations of production staff in accordance with established policies and procedures.f. Hold staff accountable for defined expectations, using coaching and disciplinary tools.g. Provide effective communication of operational issues through written and face-to-face communication.Merchandising and Promotionsa. Ensure that production levels are sufficient to achieve sales goalsb. Coordinate daily packaging, stocking, and rotationBudgeting and Planninga. Work with other team managers to achieve PFC brand standards and qualify standardsb. Attend management team meetings and co-op staff meetingsc. Participate in development of sales, margin and labor budgets in coordination with the Store ManagerOthera. Perform other tasks assigned by the Store ManagerPeople's Food Coop complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at Ext. 3007 or email 's Food Coop has been and will continue to be an equal opportunity employer and takes steps to assure that recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation, and all other personnel decisions are made and administered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information or any other protected class.Skills and Abilities1. Minimum of one (1) year experience in retail management2. Minimum of two (2) years of experience in produce3.
Experience in personnel management (interviewing, hiring, training, evaluation, and discipline_4.
Experience with costing and variable margin tools5.
Experience with ordering and inventory control.6. Strong organizational skills7. Keen attention to detail8. Ability to work within established parameters and to ask questions as appropriate9. Strong communication and listening skills10. Ability to work well with others in a cooperative environment where teamwork and constant communication is essential11. Demonstrated time-management skills with the ability to work independently with little supervision12. Familiar with standard hardware and software applications such as Internet Explorer, Microsoft Office, Windows 7- 10, OS XPhysical Requirements:The physical requirements described here are those that an employee must meet, with or without reasonable accommodation, to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.1. Ability to use computer keyboard, monitor, mouse, telephone, and various office equipment continuously.2. Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds frequently.3. Ability to lift and carry up to 60 pounds occasionally.4. Ability to stand or walk for duration of shift.5. Ability to bend, stoop, squat, kneel, climb stairs or ladder.6. Ability to reach above shoulder height frequently.7. Ability to talk and hear to communicate with customers.8. Finger and hand dexterity with ability to grasp and hold items of different sizes.9. Vision ability – close, distance, peripheral vision and depth perception.10. Ability to read register screen and product and shelf labels.