Produce Manager

SpartanNash - Mio, MI

Full-time - Mid Level

Mio, MI

10,001+ employees

Food and Beverage Retailers

About the position

The Produce Manager at SpartanNash is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the produce department in a retail store. This role includes managing staff, ensuring product quality and freshness, maintaining inventory, and meeting company performance goals. The Produce Manager plays a key role in training associates, implementing company policies, and ensuring compliance with food safety and operational standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead 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 quality and condition.
• Manage a team to complete stocking, production, and additional tasks.
• Maintain familiarity with all products in the department and store.
• Communicate and execute the weekly and period Flight Plan to company expectations.
• Implement work schedules, labor control, and payroll expense management.
• Model core values and competencies of the company.
• Manage 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 and well-stocked department following company standards.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and safety guidelines.

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, and decision-making 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
• Diversity and inclusion initiatives