Produce Manager

Job Introduction

Do you enjoy working in a department that has many differing aspects? Does leading the most popular and prominent department sound like a challenge you enjoy? Does teaching and showing customers every day the benefits of fresh produce sound fascinating? Do you have a passion for delivering an extraordinary customer service experience while working in a fast paced and friendly environment?

If the thought of helping people make healthy choices in one of the fastest growing retailers is up your alley - then we need YOU to join our winning team at Sprouts Farmers Market as a Produce Manager!

Overview of Responsibilities

At Sprouts Farmers Market, the Produce Manager is responsible for the sales and operation of the Produce Department.

* Responsible for quality control, merchandising, maintaining the cleanliness and organization of the produce department

* Responsible for inventory management

* Engage and evaluate team members through coaching, feedback, and one-on-one development discussions, and make recommendations on merit increases via completing the bi-annual performance review process.

* Regularly attend and participate at in-store meetings.

* Recruit, hire and make promotion/transfer decisions in collaboration with the Store Manager.

* Confidently exercise independent judgment to address Team Member concerns.

* Take and document corrective actions when needed, including collaboration with business and HR partners in managing performance to include coaching, counseling, progressive discipline, suspension, or termination when needed.

* Ensure maximum productivity and efficiency by creating and adjusting schedules and staffing levels.

* Communicate standards, expectations, policy changes, and product knowledge to team members.

* Lead a team that collaborates to deliver the finest quality of product, highest level of service, and the greatest experience your customers will receive.

* Serve as a Key Carrier for the store and/or act as a Manager on Duty (MOD) as needed.

Qualifications

To be a Produce Manager at Sprouts Farmers Market qualified candidates must:

* Be at least 18 years of age and have 1-3 years of experience working in a grocery retail setting with management experience in produce. A basic knowledge of math, weights and measures also required

* Have good communication skills; and the ability to take direction and participate in a team environment

* Perform general housekeeping in the department; clean and sanitize work area (including tables, floor, walls, cases, cooler, freezer, etc.)

* Adhere to all safety, health, and Weights and Measures regulations

* Be able 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., from 4" to 72", for a distance up 3 feet for between 10-50 hours without mechanical assistance

* Be able to use a pallet jack to move pallets a distance up to 20 feet, requiring a force of up to 85 pounds for up to 5 hours

* Maneuver six wheel carts requiring a force up to 35 lbs., up to 2 hours, a distance up to 20 feet

* Be able to walk a total up to 5 miles in an 8 hour shift should be expected

* Achieve and maintain a Food Handlers permit

* Must have the ability to work a flexible schedule that changes as the business changes, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

* Possess a working knowledge of personnel reports, margin reports, weekly sales numbers, and financial goals.

* Have and show outgoing and friendly behavior along with a positive attitude towards Team Members and customers.

Benefits

In addition to a rewarding career, Sprouts offers a comprehensive program to help support you and your family. These programs include:

* Competitive pay

* Sick time plan that you can use to support you or your immediate families health

* Vacation accrual plan

* Opportunities for career growth

* 15% discount for you and one other family member in your household on all purchases made at Sprouts

* Flexible schedules

* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

* 401(K) Retirement savings plan with a generous company match

* Company paid life insurance

* Contests and appreciation…