About UsWe are California's largest regional, full-service grocery chain, founded over 70 years ago in Modesto, California, where our headquarters are still located today. With 194 stores across Central and Northern California and Western Nevada, our banners—Save Mart, Lucky, and Food Maxx—are cherished regional brands, serving the unique needs of their communities.It's our 12,000 passionate associates who make our company a great place to work and shop. We prioritize investing in our people, stores, and neighborhoods, and work closely with local suppliers to bring fresh, quality products at affordable prices to our customers. Shoppers can access our offerings in-store, online, or through convenient home delivery and curbside pick‑up.The Save Mart Companies is part of The Jim Pattison Group, a family‑owned, diversified holding company operating primarily in the U.S. and Canada and headquartered in Vancouver, BC. The Jim Pattison Group has a long‑term strategic focus to see their companies succeed and grow. Together, our dedication to our associates and customers, commitment to growth and innovation, and our family traditions continue to thrive.We Are Recruiting For The Position OfProduce Manager-7506 Pacific Avenue, Stockton, CA 95207The Produce Department Manager ensures that our customers' needs are met and exceeded through effective day‑to‑day management of the operations and merchandising functions for the assigned department. This position oversees department product and conditions to include preparation and display areas, back room, equipment, schematics, and inventory.The Produce Department Manager provides leadership and direction to Department associates to promote a culture reflective of The Save Mart Companies mission statement and winning behaviors. The Manager trains and develops employees to enable their success and ability to advance in their careers. This position manages department performance and productivity to optimize department performance.Key Responsibilities And AccountabilitiesProvides customers with a remarkable shopping experience by demonstrating, training, and holding store associates accountable for excellent customer serviceAchieves department financials (sales, profit and loss, projections, metrics, and analysis) by identifying, defining, and implementing best department practices and optimization strategies utilizing innovative solutionsDirectly leads department staff with focus on accountability and achieving high level of business performance for departmentDevelops department staff (annual appraisal discussion, supervision reports, annual goals/performance review, quarterly progress review, employee surveys, etc.)Implements department's visual merchandising and plan providing innovative solutions, emphasizing “fresh Effectively utilizes resources to improve productivity, flexibility and efficiencies of labor, and quality of shopping experienceOversees schematic implementation, stocking standards, item to tag integrity, back room organizationManages product rotation, spoils, shrink, and markdownsEnsures department's overall cleanliness/conditionsManages sign and price integrityManages department to ensure produce products are prepared according to company guidelinesTrains department staff on department procedures, hands‑on safety and food safetyOrders product (utilizes order/inventory system, pre‑orders, promotion/seasonal planning)Analyzes and manages to product performance to maximize sales and profitabilityManages the accuracy of department inventoryEnsures produce/floral products are prepared for display according to company policyContributes to overall store conditions (to include store safety, food safety, sanitation, hazardous waste, protection of company assets, etc.) ensuring a safe working and shopping experiencePerforms other duties as assignedHiring pay range: $30.87 - 30.87Requirements (Knowledge, Skills And Abilities)Excellent communication, interpersonal, leadership/team building and training skillsExcellent customer service skills and suggestive selling abilityStrong organization, administration (to include department financial) and math skillsKnowledge of department operations and financials, produce and floral products, special produce needs that arise for seasons/holidays, trends in cooking and recipes that effect demand, department food safety and hazardous materials rules/regulations, visual merchandising techniques, use and care of professional produce tools and equipment, applicable union contractual agreement languageEducationOne year of college (or vocational school or equivalent knowledge gained through formal education, specialized training, or additional job experience)ExperienceTwo years Produce Department experience – or – in current Center Store, Meat, or Bakery Department Manager roleOtherAvailable to work a variety of required retail hoursPhysicalStore environment: ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, stoop, use stairs, reach, pull and lift objects; requires lifting up to 40 lbs.CompetenciesCustomer FocusLeading PeopleManagement SkillsPersonal/Interpersonal SkillsThe Save Mart Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we welcome resumes from individuals who will contribute to our diverse workforce.#J-18808-Ljbffr
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