Assistant Produce Manager

The Produce Assistant Manager is first and foremost responsible for guest relations and satisfaction. He/She supports the Department Manager regarding all department duties such as ordering merchandising maintaining department conditions and training department clerks. He/She is responsible for assisting the Department Manager in leading the efficient effective safe legal and profitable operations of the department.

Main responsibilities:

• When a guest enters my area or department my first and most important responsibility becomes to acknowledge greet and engage that guest
• Assist with interviewing training scheduling performance and productivity of all department team members
• Assist with communication of information distribution to entire department
• Responsible for maintaining positive atmosphere spirit and morale within the department
• Demonstrate effective leadership skills by managing time and delegation
• Support and execute division concepts and programs
• Contribute in executing and meeting financial goals
• Ensure quality and consistent product availability and solutions to our guests
• Assist with safeguarding controlling and monitoring all department assets ensuring policies and procedures are implemented for control of assets
• Practice safe work habits; maintain a high level of store cleanliness organization and a safe work environment; encourage team members to do the same
• Ensure department systems and processes are utilized consistently and correctly
• Collaborate with Department Manager for meetings with the department leadership team to effectively plan production and promotion goals
• Assist with the coaching and development of team members as necessary in accordance with policies and procedures with support from Department Manager and Talent Management
• Assist with coordinating the books and manuals to ensure they are kept updated
• Assist with coordinating inventory process and reporting
• Must be able to take care of all department issues in the event of the absence of the Department Manager which would include ordering delegating multitasking forecasting prioritizing and merchandising
• Ensure that Food Safety Procedures are adhered to
• Responsible for training and testing checkers in accurate produce recognition to ensure guest satisfaction and correct register charges
• Demonstrate good conflict management skills
• Perform other duties as requested or required by upper management

We are looking for candidates who possess the following:

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 6 months to 1 year produce experience
• Ability to work and communicate with all levels of management and subordinates in a professional manner
• Ability to self-motivate problem-solve and work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time (up to 4 hours)
• Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 60 lbs. and push and pull up to 100 lbs.
• Ability to work within a fridge and/or freezer for long periods of time
• Be able to perform all other physical aspects of the position including but not limited to bending squatting standing lifting climbing pushing pulling and walking
• Must possess technical skills to perform basic math and computer tasks (Word Excel and Email)
• Ability to work at fast-paced but efficient and controlled manner
• Must maintain Certified Food Safety Manager certification
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus
• Must be flexible to work various hours/shifts including weekends and holidays
• Ability to accept supervisory coaching related to performance work habits and attitude
• Ability to function as a team member and get along with others

We also provide a variety of benefits including:

• Competitive wages paid weekly
• Access to up to 50% of your earned wages before payday via our partnership with Stream
• Associate discounts
• Health and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates (Medical Dental 401k and more!)
• Time off (vacation holidays sick pay). For eligibility requirements please visit myACI Benefits
• Leaders invested in your training career growth and development
• An inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities we serve

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