Produce Department Supervisor Jobs

Assists with the scheduling and supervision of Team Members as well as with the day-to-day flow of the department. Oversees and maintains compelling Produce, coffee, and juice displays. Supports the Produce Team Leader and Associate Team Leader(s) to ensure smooth operation of the Produce Team. All Whole Foods Market Retail jobs require ensuring a positive company image by providing courteous, friendly, and efficient service to customers and Team Members at all times. All positions must be performed in accordance with team and store Standard Operating Procedures. Further, Team Members must be prepared and able to perform the duties inherent in other Team Member job descriptions. All positions must strive to support WFM core values and goals, promote national, regional, and store programs and initiatives, and ensure adherence to all applicable health and safety regulations including Food Safety and regulatory duties required in the department.
Job Responsibilities

• Sets and achieves the highest standards of retail execution.
• Consistently communicates and models WFM vision and goals.
• Maintains awareness of customer flows and needs and directs Team Members as necessary to satisfy and delight customers; responds promptly to customer needs and questions.
• Supervises and delegates tasks to Produce Team Members.
• Fosters and encourages a positive environment of outstanding teamwork, mutual respect, and exceptional morale.
• Keeps all cases and shelves clean, well-stocked and properly rotated.
• Selects, trains, develops, mentors, motivates, and counsels Team Members in a manner that sustains a high-performance team and minimizes turnover.
• Provides timely, thorough, and thoughtful performance evaluations.
• Opens and closes department according to established procedures.
• Communicates team concerns to the Team Leader and Associate Team Leader
• Works with Produce Trainer to train Team Members in a manner that builds and sustains a high-performance team and minimizes turnover.
• Ensures all necessary breaks are given.
• Assists in training of new Team Members, utilizing learning checklists and training materials.

Job Skills

• Product knowledge.
• Extensive knowledge of Produce team procedures and policies.
• Proficiency with email, Microsoft Office, and operations-related applications.
• Excellent interpersonal, motivational, team building, and customer relationship skills.
• Advanced knowledge of regulatory and safety policies and procedures.
• Proficient mathematical skills for assessing financial performance, monitoring profitability, and managing inventory.
• Capable of teaching others in a positive and constructive manner.
• Strong demonstrated organizational and time management skills.
• Demonstrated decision-making ability, leadership skills, and ability to prioritize and delegate.

Experience

• 12+ months retail experience.

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions

• Hand use: single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling.
• Work requires the following motions: bending, twisting, squatting and reaching.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals.
• Ability to work in a wet and cold environment.
• Ability to use tools and equipment, including box cutters, electric pallet jacks, and other heavy machinery.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Exposure to temperatures: 90 degrees Fahrenheit.
• In an 8-hour work day: standing/walking 6-8 hours.

Note: The purpose of this document is to provide a general summary of essential responsibilities for the position and is not meant as an exhaustive list. This document does not reflect all job duties or requirements for every position. Requirements build as one progresses through the job levels, so any job duties required at a lower level may be required at the higher level in addition to the duties listed for that higher level. Duties, assignments, and other responsibilities may differ for similar positions based on business conditions, departmental or geographic location, and/or needs for the particular position. An individual must demonstrate successful performance in their current position before being considered for promotion. In addition, in order to promote into a higher-level position, a business need for the promotion must exist and the candidate must be considered the most qualified person for the new position. Completion of certain milestones such as obtaining an advanced degree or certification, time in current position, or developing skills to perform at the higher-level role do not guarantee a promotion.
Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for all parts of the recruitment process.
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