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Produce Manager- NEEDLER'S- Tipton, IN

Responsibilities

+ Observe all store rules and company policies;

+ Maintain a neat, well-groomed personal appearance at all times and observe company dress regulations

+ Observe shift operating hours at all times as scheduled or assigned by the store director;

+ Adhere to all local, state, and federal health and civil code regulations;

+ Ensure compliance with all state, county, and local weights and measures laws and labeling requirements;

+ Must be thoroughly familiar with all products carried in the department including being fully knowledgeable in the differences (in price, taste, preparation, or use) between the many varieties and types of produce in every family group.

+ Work out a department merchandising plan with the store director and establish goals;

+ Follow approved procedures for receiving products, price marking, and restocking cases to ensure quality protection, public image, accuracy, and product rotation;

+ Check and verify produce department receiving to ensure that items listed on vendor invoices are all delivered; check products for quality, count or weight, and condition.

+ Control department expenses and utilize energy conservation practices;

+ Order and maintain inventory control to ensure freshness, product quality, and turnover for maximum sales and return on investment.

+ Handle damaged and spoiled products according to company policy and assist in controlling the level of damaged goods.

+ Comply with safety policies and procedures and ensure that all department personnel comply as well.

+ Participate in the store’s Safety Committee;

+ Responsible for ensuring that all department personnel are trained in the store’s method of performing department activities and job functions;

+ Maintain good communications in the store and throughout the organization;

+ Hire, train, and schedule all produce department staff. The produce manager is responsible for delegating tasks, providing guidance, and ensuring that employees adhere to store policies and safety procedures.

+ Create visually appealing displays to showcase fresh produce and other related products. This includes arranging products, ensuring proper labeling and pricing, and maintaining a clean and organized department.

+ Assist customers with their inquiries, providing information about produce items, and addressing any concerns or issues. This may involve helping customers make selections, offering cooking tips, or providing nutritional advice.

+ Monitor the quality of the produce, following proper handling techniques, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Conducting regular inspections, managing spoilage, and implementing measures to maintain freshness.

+ Collaborate with store management to develop sales strategies, promotions, and special displays to increase the store's produce sales. This may involve planning seasonal events, coordinating discounts, or implementing loyalty programs.

+ A produce manager must stay up to date with industry trends, monitor market prices, and maintain good relationships with suppliers and vendors.

+ Be familiar with invoice documents and confirm the accuracy of item descriptions, sizes, quantities, and prices during produce vendor product deliveries.

+ Record invoice documents accurately on the department receiving log and place signed invoices in the designated secured area.

+ Accurately record markdowns, in-store use of merchandise, voids, refunds, and bad merchandise/spoilage write-offs both company policies

+ Ensure that all signs and prices are maintained, accurate and are positioned properly and correctly over each respective product;

+ Responsible for ensuring that wet racks are properly maintained and watered;

+ Where applicable, ensure that pricing of shrink-wrapped or packaged products includes adequate allowances for tare weights and shrinkage;

+ Keep perishable merchandise rotated by the product code dates and pull all out-of-code merchandise;

+ Order merchandise and maintain inventory control to minimize out-of-stocks and over-stocks and to maximize sales and turnover;

+ Ensure a favorable department image with customers through a clean, attractive, and friendly department.

+ Main, Maintain general housekeeping and sanitation standards in compliance with store policy and state and local health regulations on a regular, ongoing basis.

+ Maintain full compliance with all state and county government weights and measures laws.

+ Check refrigeration equipment for proper performance.

+ Use and maintain equipment in good working order.

+ Immediately advise the store director or the key person in charge of any maintenance or equipment problems.

Qualifications:

+ + Shift Management Experience

+ Requirements:

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+ Job Overview

+ Date Posted: July 22, 2025

+ Location: Needlers - Store #927 - Tipton

899 E Jefferson StreetTipton, IN 46072 Click here (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=899 E Jefferson Street, Tipton, IN, 46072&zoom=14&size=512x512&maptype=roadmap&sensor=false) to view on map.

+ Department: Produce

+ Hours Per Week: 40~

+ Daily Schedule

+ Salary: $

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. If you require assistance or an accommodation of any kind to complete an application, please contact us at [email protected].