Produce Manager

at  Sprouts Farmers Market

Valencia, CA 91355, USA -

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Immediate29 Dec, 2024USD 34 Hourly01 Oct, 2024N/AFlexible Spending AccountsNoNo
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Description:

Job Introduction:
Do you enjoy working in a department that has many differing aspects? Does leading the most popular and prominent department sound like a challenge you enjoy? Does teaching and showing customers every day the benefits of fresh produce sound fascinating? Do you have a passion for delivering an extraordinary customer service experience while working in a fast paced and friendly environment? If the thought of helping people make healthy choices in one of the fastest growing retailers is up your alley – then we need YOU to join our winning team at Sprouts Farmers Market as a Produce Manager!
Overview of Responsibilities:

At Sprouts Farmers Market, the Produce Manager is responsible for the sales and operation of the Produce Department.

  • Responsible for quality control, merchandising, maintaining the cleanliness and organization of the produce department
  • Responsible for inventory management
  • Engage and evaluate team members through coaching, feedback, and one-on-one development discussions, and make recommendations on merit increases via completing the bi-annual performance review process.
  • Regularly attend and participate at in-store meetings.
  • Recruit, hire and make promotion/transfer decisions in collaboration with the Store Manager.
  • Confidently exercise independent judgment to address Team Member concerns.
  • Take and document corrective actions when needed, including collaboration with business and HR partners in managing performance to include coaching, counseling, progressive discipline, suspension, or termination when needed.
  • Ensure maximum productivity and efficiency by creating and adjusting schedules and staffing levels.
  • Communicate standards, expectations, policy changes, and product knowledge to team members.
  • Lead a team that collaborates to deliver the finest quality of product, highest level of service, and the greatest experience your customers will receive.

Qualifications:

TO BE A PRODUCE MANAGER AT SPROUTS FARMERS MARKET QUALIFIED CANDIDATES MUST:

  • Be at least 18 years of age and have 1-3 years of experience working in a grocery retail setting with management experience in produce. A basic knowledge of math, weights and measures also required
  • Have good communication skills; and the ability to take direction and participate in a team environment
  • Perform general housekeeping in the department; clean and sanitize work area (including tables, floor, walls, cases, cooler, freezer, etc.)
  • Adhere to all safety, health, and Weights and Measures regulations
  • Be able to perform the following: standing, walking, bending, climbing throughout the entire work day and the ability to lift, stack and maneuver heavy objects weighing up to 50 lbs., from 4” to 72”, for a distance up 3 feet for between 10-50 hours without mechanical assistance
  • Be able to use a pallet jack to move pallets a distance up to 20 feet, requiring a force of up to 85 pounds for up to 5 hours
  • Maneuver six wheel carts requiring a force up to 35 lbs., up to 2 hours, a distance up to 20 feet
  • Be able to walk a total up to 5 miles in an 8 hour shift should be expected
  • Achieve and maintain a Food Handlers permit
  • Must have the ability to work a flexible schedule that changes as the business changes, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • Possess a working knowledge of personnel reports, margin reports, weekly sales numbers, and financial goals.
  • Have and show outgoing and friendly behavior along with a positive attitude towards Team Members and customers.
    Pay Range: The pay range for this position is $21.40 - $34.25 / hour. Sprouts Farmers Market determines pay based on applicable experience and qualifications of the applicant. Benefits:

In addition to a rewarding career, Sprouts offers a comprehensive program to help support you and your family. These programs include:

  • Competitive pay
  • Sick time plan that you can use to support you or your immediate families health
  • Vacation accrual plan
  • Opportunities for career growth
  • 15% discount for you and one other family member in your household on all purchases made at Sprouts
  • Flexible schedules
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • 401(K) Retirement savings plan with a generous company match
  • Company paid life insurance
  • Contests and appreciation events throughout the year full of prizes, food and fun!

Eligibility requirements may apply for the following benefits:

  • Bonus based on company and/or individual performance
  • Affordable benefit coverage, including medical, dental and vision
  • Health Savings Account with company match
  • Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care
  • Company paid short-term disability coverage
  • Paid parental leave for both mothers and fathers
  • Paid holidays

Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for quality control, merchandising, maintaining the cleanliness and organization of the produce department
  • Responsible for inventory management
  • Engage and evaluate team members through coaching, feedback, and one-on-one development discussions, and make recommendations on merit increases via completing the bi-annual performance review process.
  • Regularly attend and participate at in-store meetings.
  • Recruit, hire and make promotion/transfer decisions in collaboration with the Store Manager.
  • Confidently exercise independent judgment to address Team Member concerns.
  • Take and document corrective actions when needed, including collaboration with business and HR partners in managing performance to include coaching, counseling, progressive discipline, suspension, or termination when needed.
  • Ensure maximum productivity and efficiency by creating and adjusting schedules and staffing levels.
  • Communicate standards, expectations, policy changes, and product knowledge to team members.
  • Lead a team that collaborates to deliver the finest quality of product, highest level of service, and the greatest experience your customers will receive


REQUIREMENT SUMMARY

Min:N/AMax:5.0 year(s)

Marketing/Advertising/Sales

Sales / BD

IT

Graduate

Proficient

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Valencia, CA 91355, USA