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Produce Manager

Caledoniafood, East Saint Johnsbury, VT, United States


Description

About Caledonia Food Co-op Caledonia Food Co-op is a member-owned grocery store that draws together the diverse communities of Caledonia County and surrounding areas in an inclusive space supporting food justice, local resilience, environmental stewardship, area food producers and a vibrant downtown St. Johnsbury.

Essential Job Duties

Supervise and manage Produce staff

Staffing and scheduling of Produce Department

Model impeccable and admirable leadership qualities, identify and develop leadership qualities in others, support succession planning and provide ongoing staff training/development

Achieve and maintain Produce departmental goals for sales, margin, and superior customer service

Administrative duties, including ordering, inventory, recruitment, training, performance management, discipline, departmental sales, and other duties as assigned

Negotiate with suppliers for favorable prices, terms, quality, and delivery

Coordinate sale specials, demos, and utilize available advertising

Evaluate suppliers and investigate new sources of supply with a focus on local suppliers/farms

Additional Duties

Represent the company when dealing with vendors and local businesses

Assist in special projects/duties as assigned by Store Manager/General Manager

Essential Skills

Excellent customer service skills for both internal and external customers

Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work under pressure

Ability to effectively delegate tasks, train, and motivate staff

Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills

Ability to effectively monitor, maintain, and improve staff performance by respectfully and constructively delivering coaching and counseling to staff

Essential Mental & Physical Requirements

Works independently with limited guidance

Performs a variety of tasks independently as dictated by organizational demands

Relates information to diverse individuals both orally and in writing

Must have good analytical ability and be proficient in math

Standing for long periods, bending, walking, reaching, and sitting

Ability to climb up and down stepladders and stairs daily

Able to lift and carry up 50 lbs. as needed throughout the day

Requirements Experience and Educational Requirements

A minimum of three years’ experience in a Produce Management role or an Associate degree and 1 year of applicable experience.

Other Qualifications

Ability to safely and successfully perform essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA & other federal, state & local standards - including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards

Ability to maintain reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA & other federal, state and local standards

Compliance with all personnel policies

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