Produce Manager- CHIEF- Van Wert, OH

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• Observe all store rules and company policies.
• Maintain a neat, well‑groomed personal appearance at all times and observe company dress regulations.
• Observe shift operating hours at all times as scheduled or assigned by the store director.
• Adhere to all local, state, and federal health and civil code regulations.
• Ensure compliance with all state, county, and local weights and measures laws and labeling requirements.
• Be thoroughly familiar with all products carried in the department, including the differences between the many varieties and types of produce.
• Work out a department merchandising plan with the store director and establish goals.
• Follow approved procedures for receiving products, price marking, and restocking cases to ensure quality protection, public image, accuracy, and product rotation.
• Check and verify produce department receiving to ensure that items listed on vendor invoices are all delivered; check products for quality, count or weight, and condition.
• Control department expenses and utilize energy conservation practices.
• Order and maintain inventory control to ensure freshness, product quality, and turnover for maximum sales and return on investment.
• Handle damaged and spoiled products according to company policy and assist in controlling the level of damaged goods.
• Comply with safety policies and procedures and ensure that all department personnel comply as well.
• Participate in the store's Safety Committee.
• Ensure that all department personnel are trained in the store's method of performing department activities and job functions.
• Maintain good communications in the store and throughout the organization.
• Hire, train, and schedule all produce department staff, delegating tasks, providing guidance, and ensuring adherence to store policies and safety procedures.
• Create visually appealing displays to showcase fresh produce and other related products, ensuring proper labeling, pricing, and a clean, organized department.
• Assist customers with inquiries, providing information about produce items and addressing concerns.
• Monitor the quality of produce, following proper handling techniques and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, conducting inspections and managing spoilage.
• Collaborate with store management to develop sales strategies, promotions, and special displays to increase produce sales.
• Stay up to date with industry trends, monitor market prices, and maintain good relationships with suppliers and vendors.
• Confirm accuracy of invoice documents during produce vendor deliveries.
• Record invoice documents accurately on the department receiving log and place signed invoices in a secured area.
• Accurately record markdowns, in‑store merchandise usage, voids, refunds, and spoilage write‑offs according to company policies.
• Ensure that all signs and prices are accurate and positioned properly.
• Maintain wet racks, ensuring proper maintenance and watering.
• Ensure shrink‑wrapped or packaged products include adequate tare weight and shrinkage allowances.
• Rotate perishable merchandise by product code dates and pull out‑of‑code items.
• Order merchandise to minimize out‑of‑stocks and over‑stocks and maximize sales and turnover.
• Ensure a favorable department image through a clean, attractive, and friendly department.
• Maintain general housekeeping and sanitation standards in compliance with store policy and health regulations on a regular basis.
• Maintain full compliance with all state and county government weights and measures laws.
• Check refrigeration equipment for proper performance.
• Use and maintain equipment in good working order.
• Immediately advise the store director or key person in charge of any maintenance or equipment problems.

• Must be fully knowledgeable about all products carried in the department, including differences between the many varieties and types of products in each produce family.
• Must be able to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, gross margins, markup, percentages, ratios, ad loss, and shrinkage.
• Must be able to…