PRODUCE 2ND MANAGER - RANCHO SAN MIGUEL - BROADWAY #28

Job Title: Produce 2nd

Location: PAQ, Inc, Store Location, On-Site

Reports To: Manager, Produce

Employee Type: Regular, Full-Time

Exemption Type:Non-Exempt

Travel Required: No

Wage Scale: Skilled Level II

Updated:07/28/2024

Job Summary:

The Produce 2^nd assists the Produce Manager in overseeing the department's operations, including staff management, inventory control, and customer service.

Essential Functions of the Position:

• Assist the Produce team in managing and supervising the department, including scheduling, training, ordering, overseeing sweep logs, and all administrative and operational department tasks.
• Supervise and train the Produce team.
• Verify produce vendor invoices, checking for product quality and accuracy of quantity.
• Assist in ordering and maintaining inventory control to ensure freshness, product quality, and turnover, maximizing sales and minimizing shrinkage or loss to the company.
• Ensure that damaged product is correctly accounted for and disposed of.
• Carry out merchandising plans approved by produce department management to maximize profitability and meet customer demands.
• Follow approved procedures for receiving products, pricing, and restocking merchandise displays to ensure quality protection, image accuracy, and product rotation.
• Ensure all products are correctly trimmed and attractively presented, with pre-packed items providing adequate allowances for tare weights or shrinkage.
• Conduct regularly scheduled inspections of all produce products for freshness and visual appeal, culling products to maintain an image of freshness and quality.
• Follow department sanitary procedures and standards, including assisting in maintaining department sweep logs.
• Alert department and store management of any maintenance, refrigeration, equipment malfunctions or concerns.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge:

• Advanced knowledge of produce products and department operations.
• Familiarity with retail stocking procedures and inventory management.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations related to food handling.

Skills:

• Strong leadership, supervisory, and training skills.
• Excellent customer service.
• Strongproblem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Proficient in inventory management.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Effective verbal communication skills for interacting with customers and team members.

Abilities:

• Ability to manage and motivate a team.
• Ability to handle complex operational issues.
• Ability to analyze and improve sales and profitability.
• Attention to detail to ensure accuracy in stocking and labeling.
• Capability to adjust to changing situations, handle multiple demands, and work with diverse personalities.
• Aptitude for making informed decisions quickly, often in high-pressure situations.
• A genuine desire to meet and exceed customer expectations, creating a positive shopping experience.
• Ability to perform physical tasks, including stocking, lifting boxes, and standing for extended periods.

Physical Requirements:

• Stand and walk for extended periods, typically 8-hour shifts.
• Lift and carry items up to 25 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Perform repetitive motions such as reaching, bending, stooping, squatting, and handling products.
• Ability to perform tasks that require fine motor skills in handling small objects.
• Maintain clear communication with customers and team members.
• Move quickly and efficiently to assist customers and manage workload.
• Maintain physical stamina to work in a fast-paced environment.

Work Conditions:

• Work Hours: Vary, with availability required on weekends, evenings, and holidays; typically, 8-hour shifts for full-time employees.
• Environment: Indoor, climate-controlled, with adequate lighting and ventilation. Relatively damp or humid conditions, including wet or slippery floor surfaces.
• Primary Work Stations: Work within the grocery store environments, which include various sections such as the sales floor, backrooms, and refrigerated storage areas.
• Dress Code: Professional and presentable attire as determined by store management, including a name tag, company-issued shirts, hats, jackets, or personal shirts that are black, burgundy, or blue, in good repair, and not faded.
• Exposure: May be exposed to moving mechanical parts and cleaning chemicals.

• Noise Level: Usually low to moderate, with occasional loud periods from customers, store announcements, and equipment.
• Interaction: Constant interaction with customers and team members in a fast-paced retail environment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: Over five years of Produce experience is required. Supervisory experience is required.

Company Employment Policies:

• PAQ, Inc is an “At-Will” employer.
• PAQ, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).