Assistant Produce Department Manager

Rainbow Blossom was started in 1977 by Rob and Pumpkin Auerbach and is managed today by their daughter Summer Auerbach. We are so proud to have been a thriving part our Louisville community for so many years!

Our mission is to be a resource for improving the quality of life for ourselves our community and our company.

Our company supports health & wellness in our community and our employees should reflect our mission. We support individuality and hire team members from all walks of life. At Rainbow Blossom you will find a professional environment that is supportive of your career goals as well as your personal goals.

The Assistant Produce Department Manager is responsible for assisting the Produce Manager in ordering receiving stocking merchandising and management of the Produce department. As a manager this position will be responsible for the smooth operation of the store ensuring employee accountability and up/down communication with the Produce Manager and Store Manager.

This position reports directly to the Store Manager. This is a full-time position not to exceed 40 hours each week.

Requirements

• 1 years experience in customer service
• Experience with Microsoft Office including Word Excel and Outlook.

Desired Skills

• Demonstrate leadership capability by setting an example for the team and delegating tasks out appropriately to maintain store efficiency.
• Must actively mentor staff providing support and feedback based upon performance.
• Must have great communication skills by showing the ability to listen ask questions and provide clear instructions.
• Maintain a positive attitude and the highest levels of professionalism as you lead your team.
• Must be able to provide the highest level of customer service to our customers going above and beyond to take care of their needs.
• Must be able to handle multiple demands in a calm and orderly manner addressing each issue according to its priority.
• Must be able to put together a plan and follow through consistently on commitments.
• Support your team your fellow managers and the Store Manager by being a leader in your store.
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule including nights weekends and holidays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Complete tasks delegated by the Produce Manager in a timely manner.
• Order and receive for the Produce department on days the Produce Manager does not work.
• Manage a team as they stock Produce deliveries in a timely manner.
• Understand and maintain Organic certification compliance.
• Drive sales through well-merchandised displays and increase the profitability of the Produce department.
• Ensure backstock is worked consistently and accurately.
• Manage top and bottom sellers to ensure product sets stay profitable.
• Ensure department stays profitable through the use of department ledgers as a means of maintaining costs.
• Utilize feedback provided by Management and Category Manager to make changes to the department to drive sales.
• Manage a team of cashiers and stockers as they complete tasks for the Produce department and the store in general. Provide training on completing tasks to staff as well as following up to ensure compliance.
• Support the Produce Manager in preparing for and executing produce inventory.
• Regularly complete cleaning on the Produce department to ensure shelves and displays are clean and inviting at all times.
• Ensure staff are working in a safe and productive manner at all times.
• Regularly cull the Produce department to ensure products are always fresh and inviting.
• Complete audits on the Produce department to ensure operational compliance and efficiency.

This list of job responsibilities is considered a general outline of the position. This position is expected to do whatever it takes to get the job done to ensure the successful operation of the store and of Rainbow Blossom.

This position will be required to lift up to 20 pounds often and 50 pounds occasionally. This position will often be both indoors outdoors and in a climate-controlled cooler. This position will be exposed to environments consisting of hot and cold temperatures as well as potential exposure to wind and precipitation. This position will be rarely expected to work in a freezer. This position will be expected to stand and walk often to sit and squat or kneel occasionally and to climb rarely.

Required Experience:

Manager