Produce Team Leader; Department Manager

Assistant Manager – Produce

Provides overall leadership to the Produce team. Responsible for all aspects of daily operations including profitability, expense control, buying, merchandising, labor, regulatory compliance and special projects as assigned. Accountable for Team Member hiring, development, corrective actions and separations.

All Whole Foods Market Retail jobs require ensuring a positive company image by providing courteous, friendly, and efficient service to customers and Team Members at all times. All positions must be performed in accordance with team and store Standard Operating Procedures. Team Members must be prepared and able to perform the duties inherent in other Team Member job descriptions. All positions must strive to support WFM core values and goals, promote national, regional, and store programs and initiatives, and ensure adherence to all applicable health and safety regulations including Food Safety and regulatory duties required in the department.

$25.10/hr – $42.50/hr

• Hold ATLs, supervisors and Team Members accountable for delivering outstanding customer service.
• Build a positive work environment of outstanding teamwork, mutual respect and exceptional morale.
• Makes hiring and separation decisions.
• Accountable for monitoring and achieving sales, purchasing, and labor targets.
• Maintain proper product assortment, merchandising, and inventory control.
• Establish and maintain collaborative and productive working relationships with department leaders and vendors.
• Sustain exceptional level of knowledge and awareness of relevant competitors and industry trends.
• Set and achieve the highest standards of retail execution.
• Foster and encourage a positive environment of outstanding teamwork, mutual respect, and exceptional morale.
• Maintain awareness of customer flows and needs and direct Team Members as necessary to satisfy and delight customers; respond promptly to customer needs and questions.
• Select, train, develop, mentor, motivate, and counsel Team Members in a manner that sustains a high‑performance team and minimizes turnover.
• Provide timely, thorough, and thoughtful performance evaluations.
• Consistently communicate and model WFM vision and goals.

• Exceptional knowledge and awareness of relevant competitors and industry trends.
• Advanced knowledge of products, buying, pricing, merchandising, and inventory management.
• Food safety certification (or commitment to complete within 6 months).
• Excellent interpersonal, motivational, team building, and customer relationship skills.
• Capability to teach others positively and constructively.
• Advanced product knowledge and regulatory/safety policies and procedures.
• Proficient mathematical skills for assessing financial performance, monitoring profitability, and managing inventory.
• Demonstrated decision‑making ability, leadership skills, and ability to prioritize and delegate.
• Proficiency with email, Microsoft Office, and operations‑related applications.

• 24+ months retail experience, including 12+ months of team leadership experience.

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• In an 8‑hour workday: standing or walking 6‑8 hours.
• Hand use: single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling.
• Work requires motions such as bending, twisting, squatting, and reaching.
• Exposure to FDA‑approved cleaning chemicals.
• Exposure to temperatures: 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.

The wage range for this position is $25.10–$42.50 per hour, commensurate with experience. Whole Foods Market offers “Whole Benefits,” which may include health insurance, retirement plan benefits, eligibility for a store discount, paid time off, and access to other benefit programs. Eligibility for Whole Benefits is determined under the terms of the applicable Whole Benefits plan at a person’s date of hire.

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 based on qualifications for the position to be filled and business needs.

Mid‑Senior Level

Full‑time

Retail