Store - Produce Manager Job Mount Prospect area,Illinois USA,Retail

Position: New Store - Produce Manager

YOU

Act as if the universe is rigged in your favor
See new responsibilities as opportunities
Are happiest when busy
Figure out how to fix it, not who's to blame
See mistakes as opportunities to learn and grow
Enjoy spreading joy

Care more about attitude and work ethic than your experience
Love to promote from within
Have dynamic and interesting coworkers and customers
Have faith in people’s potential
Make friends at work
Take pride in all of our 5-star reviews

We are searching for a Produce Manager to join our team in the Chicago area!

Our Mount Prospect store will open in May 2026. The Produce Manager is responsible for ensuring the produce department provides the highest quality product and delivers the highest level of service to our customers.

Some Responsibilities Include:

Utilize the Produce Waste Snapshot report to gauge, maintain and support efforts to ensure department metrics are aligned with company goals.

Monitor department quality control by ensuring correct handling procedures are used by staff and communicate quality issues to the Central Store Support Produce team.

Oversee inventory management by processing credits, inventory adjustments, transfers and assisting with COGS fix procedures (as needed basis) throughout the department.

Oversee all purchasing within the department to ensure order accuracy to manage waste, provide product variety and prioritize special orders for customers.

Ensure signage is reset and accurate on a daily basis, complete weekly price changes and off cycle price changes as directed by Central Store Support.

Reset the department daily, following the merchandising standards set by Central Store Support.

Implement the produce department cleaning program, with assistance from the OPS team.

Manage staff by overseeing hiring, corrective action, training, mentoring and scheduling throughout the department.

Attend weekly/biweekly LT meetings, monthly Departmental LT meetings and weekly Produce Manager huddles.

Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

Dependable and reliable, having the ability to work a flexible schedule that changes as the business changes; including nights, weekends and holidays as well as having flexibility with store assignments
Successful completion of the PMIT training program and New Manager Orientation
Physical ability to perform the following: standing, walking, bending, climbing throughout the entire work day and the ability to lift, stack, and maneuver heavy objects weighing up to 50 lbs
Basic knowledge of math, weights and measures
Proficient experience with Google Suite, Microsoft Office and Catapult
Excellent attention to detail, especially with communication (written and verbal) and meeting deadlines
Ability to prioritize tasks that change frequently and manage unexpected demands
Dependable, follows instructions and takes initiative to solve problems
Experience in a fast-paced work environment
Interest in company culture and desire to grow in the field

We offer a full range of benefits including:

Competitive pay - Produce Managers earn $55,000 a year
Exceptional medical, dental, and vision plans
401(k) and 401(k) matching
30% employee discount
Paid time off
Child and bonding leave and more!

It doesn’t matter where you come from, how much schooling you have, or what industry you’re currently in- if you have a track record of success, join us.

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