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Produce Manager

Joe V's Smart Shop, Houston, TX, United States


Job Description Job Summary As a Smart Shop Exempt Department Manager, you will oversee department operations which could include perishable departments, center store, Inventory Flow, Receiving, and Shelf Edge, with a specific emphasis in your area of expertise. (I.e. produce, market, front end.)

Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions Management

Majority of the time spent using independent judgment in making employment-related and business decisions, or effectively recommend such decisions including but not limited to product and department related strategies, hiring, promoting, disciplining, suspending, discharging, rewarding or otherwise engage in resolving Partner-related matters

Manages people, staffing, and training for area of focus

Review and analyze financial and performance reports, identifies and follows up on opportunities / issues

Manages Operational Review Team (ORT) related audits and findings

Conducts detailed store and/or department walks

Maintains work instructions for area of focus

Monitors and reports on inventory estimates and Direct Store Delivery (DSD) accounting

Utilizes ownership mentality in your department and total store.

Create weekly schedules to meet the needs of the business

Operate in a cross functional environment

Ensure proper order and inventory levels within your department

Orders product and performs quality control

Participates in the store leadership team to ensure coordination, integration and alignment of total store plans

Supports Leadership and Department teams with a total store mindset

Sales / Strategy

Manages operations in area of focus; monitors craftsmanship, shrink, safety, and quality assurance

Creates actionable plans and follows up on "What Ifs"

Serves as the Brand Promise Champion

Customer Service

Focuses on Partner / customer relationships, collaboration, communication, and education

Identifies and develops future talent

Models / promotes active engagement with the Community

Area of Focus / Department

Inventory Flow

Manages and responsible for center store inventory workflow, including receiving and shelf edge

Assists in weekly execution of center store merchandiser planner

Organizes and plans using the daily forecast in relation to inventory work flow

Leads the inventory flow team to maximize productivity and efficiencies

Front End

Manages and responsible for overall front end operations

Ensure customer service with efficient throughput

Ensure all front end operating procedures are followed

Manages a large team efficiently

Market

Manages and responsible for overall meat market operations

Ensure food safety compliance and Partner safety requirements are followed

Has a strong knowledge of meat cutting equipment, specialty meat items, and meat cooking techniques

Produce / Bakery

Manages and responsible for overall produce and bakery operations

Plans and executes production plans and merchandising programs to drive sales in produce and bakery

Ensures food safety compliance and Partner safety requirements are followed

Ensures a proper store close, evening replenishment, and appropriate store conditions are maintained

Accountable for proper level, organization and purchasing of all supplies for Total Store

Accountable for all safety programs and regulations.

Accountable for sanitation and pest control programs

Manages and responsible for Store Recovery Team

The responsibilities and essential functions outlined above describe the general nature and level of work assigned to this position. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Duties and responsibilities may be modified at any time based on business needs. Employees may be required to perform other job-related tasks as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodations.

Qualifications & Key Requirements Work Experience

Operational / Retail Management experience

Leadership experience in a complex environment with multiple direct reports

Thorough understanding of retail accounting

Experience in ordering

Inventory maintenance

and shrink control

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Leadership skills (people leadership, ownership mentality, know the business, strategic planner, adaptable)

Interpersonal skills

Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including night shifts

Education

Completion of H-E-B's or JVSS's Management Training Program

Licenses/Certifications

Successful completion of JVSS

H-E-B School of Retail Management SORM

Physical Demands & Working Conditions Physical requirements include lifting moderate to heavy loads, bending, pushing / pulling, kneeling, squatting, and standing and walking for long periods of time.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Partner encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the Partner is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and equipment in wet, humid, dry, cold and hot conditions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. This is a fast-paced work environment that includes handling multiple tasks. The work environment will include shifting priorities and assignments in various areas of the store throughout a shift. The environment also includes working with Customers and being attentive to their needs.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Partner encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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