Produce Associate Team Leader; Assistant Department Manager

Assists the Team Leader in daily operations including profitability, expense control, buying, merchandising, labor, regulatory compliance and special projects as assigned. Leads and develops Team Members. All Whole Foods Market Retail jobs require providing courteous, friendly, and efficient service to customers and Team Members at all times, while performing duties in accordance with store Standard Operating Procedures. Team Members must be prepared and able to perform the duties inherent in other Team Member job descriptions.

All positions support WFM core values and goals, promote national, regional, and store programs and initiatives, and ensure adherence to health and safety regulations including Food Safety and regulatory duties required in the department.

• Develops and maintains creative store layout and product merchandising.
• Works with Team Leader to achieve sales, purchasing, and labor targets.
• Assists Team Leader in analysis of sales, reports, and labor.
• Demonstrates advanced product knowledge and maintains awareness of new products.
• Maintains good vendor relationships, develops new vendor relations, and ensures all paperwork is properly submitted for vendor processing.
• Works with Team Leader to resolve team concerns or issues.
• Functions as point person and departmental lead in absence of Team Leader.
• Sets and achieves the highest standards of retail execution.
• Fosters a positive environment of teamwork, mutual respect, and morale.
• Maintains awareness of customer flows and directs Team Members to satisfy and delight customers; responds promptly to customer needs and questions.
• Selects, trains, develops, mentors, motivates, and counsels Team Members to sustain a high-performance team and minimize turnover.
• Provides timely, thorough, and thoughtful performance evaluations.
• Consistently communicates and models WFM vision and goals.

• High energy, enthusiastic, and committed to our products, core values, and company philosophy.
• Growth mindset toward greater responsibility and ownership.
• Desire to coach and mentor others for growth.
• Excellent interpersonal, motivational, team-building, and customer relationship skills.
• Capable of teaching others in a positive and constructive manner.
• Product knowledge.
• Advanced knowledge of regulatory and safety policies and procedures.
• Proficient mathematical skills for assessing financial performance, monitoring profitability, and managing inventory.
• Demonstrated decision-making ability, leadership, prioritization, and delegation.
• Proficiency with email, Microsoft Office, and operation-related applications.

• 18+ months retail Team Member experience and 6+ months of supervisory experience.

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• In an 8-hour work day: standing/walking 6-8 hours.
• Hand use: grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling.
• Bending, twisting, squatting and reaching required.
• Exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals.
• Exposure to temperatures including < 32°F (freezing), 32–40°F (refrigerated), and > 90°F.
• Ability to work in a wet and cold environment.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Ability to use tools and equipment, including box cutters, electric pallet jacks, and other heavy machinery.

Note
: The purpose of this document is to provide a general summary of essential responsibilities for the position and is not an exhaustive list. Requirements may evolve with job levels and business needs. An individual must demonstrate successful performance in their current position before promotion. Completing certain milestones does not guarantee promotion.

The wage range for this position is $19.05-$33.20 hourly, commensurate with experience. Whole Foods Market offers “Whole Benefits,” which may include health insurance, retirement plan benefits, store discount eligibility, paid time off, and access to other benefit programs. Eligibility for Whole Benefits is determined under the terms of the applicable plan  more information, visit the Whole Foods Market Careers site:

At Whole Foods Market, we provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for all Team Members and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, marital status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. Whole Foods Market hires and promotes individuals solely on qualifications for the position and business needs.

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