Manager, Produce

SpartanNash - Mancelona, MI

Full-time - Mid Level

Mancelona, MI

10,001+ employees

Food and Beverage Retailers

About the position

The Manager, Produce at SpartanNash is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the produce department in a retail store. This role involves managing staff, ensuring product quality and freshness, maintaining inventory, and meeting company goals and performance indicators. The manager will also implement company policies, train associates, and ensure compliance with food safety and safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day activities of the produce department operations in a retail store.
• Order and maintain inventory while ensuring product freshness and quality.
• Review and validate received orders for amount, quality, count or weight, and condition.
• Manage a team to complete stocking, production, and additional tasks for product quality and accuracy.
• Maintain familiarity with all products in the department and store.
• Communicate and execute the weekly and period Flight Plan to company expectations.
• Manage scheduling, labor control, overtime control, and payroll expense for the department.
• Implement and model core values and competencies of the company.
• Oversee staffing, training, performance management, and career development of associates.
• Develop and monitor department goals and forecasts.
• Participate in daily huddles and manager meetings as required.
• Maintain a clean, attractive, and well-stocked department according to guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and safety guidelines and take corrective action when necessary.
• Develop and implement plans to meet company goals and key performance indicators.

Requirements

• High School Graduate or Equivalent (GED) required.
• Two years of retail experience preferred.
• One year of supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good organization, prioritization, decision-making, problem-solving, and conflict management skills.
• Strong leadership abilities in a hands-on environment.
• Good strategic planning and business acumen skills.
• Knowledge of retail store operations and management systems.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to communicate in Spanish is highly desirable.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in grocery retail management.
• Knowledge of inventory control procedures.

Benefits

• Competitive Total Rewards benefits package.
• Equal Opportunity Employer that celebrates diversity.