Assistant Produce Manager

SUMMARY The Assistant Produce Manager assists the Produce Manager with supervising department operations including but not limited to maximizing gross margins, promoting sales, controlling inventory and expenses.
The Assistant Produce Managers responsibilities are assisting the Produce Manager cover the overall operation and success of the Produce Department, gaining product knowledge and working in a safe manner while fostering the Niemann Harvest Market culture ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Delivers superior guest service and ensure absolute customer satisfaction Learns and uses the three Es: Engagement, Educate, Empowerment Assists the Produce Manager in developing, implementing and coordinating aggressive and creative merchandising plans which maximize sales and variety Assists with production, stocking and display building Assists the Produce Manager in supervising the Produce associates to ensure efficient labor utilization and effectiveness in meeting department objectives Responsible for assisting the Produce Manager in receiving, invoicing, pricing, shrink control and inventory to ensure proper product control and that gross profit goals are met Supervises department safety and sanitation programs Responsible for pulling the produce cases by color, quality and dates Performs Produce Manager duties as needed or assigned Teaches, trains, and develops other Associates Promote and support established programs Follows all Health Code guidelines Follows safety policies and procedures; is a safety role model Other duties as assigned KEY ATTRIBUTES Passion/purpose Foodie/farmer Thirst for knowledge/curious/inquisitive People enthusiast/outgoing Genuine Good communicator/desire to share Trendy/fun Honest Techie Leadership Skills Produce knowledge Ability to prioritize and multi task Ability to work in a fast paced environment Detailed Oriented Problem solving skills Adaptability High energy level Desire to move up within department SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Assists with supervising Associates in the absence of the Produce Manager.
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
Responsibilities include training associates; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE High school diploma or general education degree (GED); One to three months related experience and/or training; Or equivalent combination of education and experience.
LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Write routine reports and correspondence.
Speak effectively before groups of customers or Associates of organization.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to work with Supermarket math concepts (addition, subtraction, division, multiplication), percentages, distribution, penetration, gross profit, and Sales Per Associate Hour CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Food Handlers Certification as required by State Law provided at store level RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT Slip resistant shoes with closed toe and heel Safety Cutter Pallet jack Ladder Stepladder Apron Uniform per store policy Associates may be required to use standard meat equipment including, but not limited to, Knives Wrapper PHYSICAL DEMANDS Regularly (Over 2/3 of the time) Stand Walk Use hands to finger, handle, or feel Reach with hands and arms Taste Communicate with associates and customers Lift and/or move up to 25 pounds Frequently (Between 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) Stoop Balance Kneel Crouch Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds Occasionally (Less than 1/3 of the time) Sit Crawl Lift and/or move up to 100 pounds Vision Close Distance Peripheral Depth perception Ability to adjust focus Ability to distinguish colors WORK ENVIRONMENT Frequently Moving mechanical parts Occasionally Wet and/or humid conditions Chemicals while cleaning Noise Level Moderate **Niemann Foods Management retains the discretion to add to or change the position requirements at any time.
**Position requirements may vary by store location Brand: Harvest Market (Niemann) Address: 2140 E 116th St Carmel, IN - 46032 Property Description: 584 Harvest Market Property Number: 584