Assistant Produce Manager
Job Description
Assistant Produce Manager
Our client in Cincinnati, OH is currently seeking a dedicated Assistant Produce Manager to join their team on a direct hire basis.
Company Profile:
- Established Grocery Retailer
- Team-oriented atmosphere
- Commitment to exceptional customer service
Position Overview:
The Assistant Produce Manager will be responsible for overseeing daily operations in the produce department, ensuring product freshness, quality, and customer satisfaction. This role also offers the opportunity to transition into a Produce Buyer position. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in retail produce management, comprehensive knowledge of produce products, expertise in inventory management, vendor relations, negotiation skills, and financial acumen in the grocery industry.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain optimal inventory by effectively managing orders and stock levels
- Implement merchandising strategies to enhance product visibility and increase sales
- Utilize sales data to minimize shrinkage and manage production output efficiently
- Make informed purchasing decisions based on market trends and profitability
- Coordinate timely delivery of produce through efficient freight management
- Train and develop department employees, conduct performance evaluations, and provide feedback
- Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations
- Collaborate with leadership on company directives and promotional activities
- Utilize software tools such as Google Docs, PowerBi, and BRData for documentation, data analysis, and inventory management
Background Profile:
- Minimum of five years of experience in retail produce management
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Demonstrated ability to train and develop employees effectively
- Exceptional customer service skills
- Strong written and verbal communication abilities
- Proficiency in multitasking in a fast-paced environment
- Knowledge of government regulations and analytical skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Retail Math
- Ability to lift weights of up to 50 pounds consistently
- Capable of working in varied environmental conditions
- Must be fluent in English; bilingualism is a plus
- Able to operate forklifts with proper training
Features and Benefits:
- Health, Life, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
- Paid Vacation Time
- 401k Plan
- Employee Discount
Job Requirements
Produce Team Leader, Produce Manager, Assistant Produce Manager, Buyer, Category Manager
Additional Information
Frontline Source Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. The client cannot sponsor any visas.
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Meet Your Recruiter
Mike Cook
Mike Cook or as he is known in the industry "Grocery Store Mike", is a specialized grocery retail recruiter for Frontline Source Group. With more than 35+ years in the grocery retail industry, Mike started as a part-time courtesy clerk. He worked his way up to serve in-store leadership positions with both traditional and specialty food formats. His expertise lies in hiring, training, and developing company leaders for small supermarkets to large grocery store operations with hundreds of locations. This experience is what differentiates his ability to recruit top Grocery talent from other recruiters in the market place.
Throughout his career, Mike has placed an emphasis on professional development and continuing education. He was in the charter class of Brookshire University, graduating as salutatorian. He also has earned certificates of proficiency in management specialized leadership and retail management from Tyler Junior College. The later certification was in collaboration with the Western Association of Food Chains. And, he has received numerous awards and accolades for customer service and leadership.
Mike has a passion for community service, having served as a board member for the Bear Creek Specialty Utility District (formerly Lavon Water Supply Corporation) from 2007-2013; Community Independent School District board trustee from 2013-2017; and currently serves as Lavon City Councilman, Place 2 since 2017.