Produce Department Supervisor

Company: Whole Foods Market
Location: San Francisco
Posted on: November 4, 2024

Job Description:

Job Summary

Assists with scheduling and supervision of Team Members and day-to-day department flow. Oversees and maintains produce, coffee, and juice displays. Supports Produce Team Leader and Associate Team Leader to ensure Produce Team operation.
Job Responsibilities

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• Supervises and delegates tasks to Produce Team Members.
  
• Works with Produce Trainer to train Team Members, building a high-performance team and minimizing turnover.
  
• Assists in training new Team Members, using learning checklists and training materials.
  
• Keeps cases and shelves clean, well-stocked, and properly rotated.
  
• Opens and closes department according to established procedures.
  
• Ensures all necessary breaks are given.
  
• Communicates team concerns to Team Leader and Associate Team Leader.
  
• Sets and achieves the highest standards of retail execution.
  
• Fosters a positive environment of outstanding teamwork, mutual respect, and exceptional morale.
  
• Maintains awareness of customer flows and needs, directing Team Members to satisfy and delight customers.
  
• Selects, trains, develops, mentors, motivates, and counsels Team Members to sustain a high-performance team and minimize turnover.
  
• Provides timely, thorough, and thoughtful performance evaluations.
  
• Consistently communicates and models WFM vision and goals.
  
  Job Skills
  
  
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  • Extensive knowledge of Produce team procedures and policies.
    
  • Strong organizational and time management skills.
    
  • Excellent interpersonal, motivational, team building, and customer relationship skills.
    
  • Capable of teaching others in a positive and constructive manner.
    
  • Product knowledge.
    
  • Advanced knowledge of regulatory and safety policies and procedures.
    
  • Proficient mathematical skills for assessing financial performance, monitoring profitability, and managing inventory.
    
  • Demonstrated decision-making ability, leadership skills, and ability to prioritize and delegate.
    
  • Proficiency with email, Microsoft Office, and operations-related applications.
    
    Experience
    
    
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    • 12+ months retail experience.
      
      Physical Requirements / Working Conditions
      
      
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      • Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
        
      • In an 8-hour work day: standing/walking 6-8 hours.
        
      • Hand use: single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling.
        
      • Work requires bending, twisting, squatting, and reaching.
        
      • Exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals.
        
      • Exposure to temperatures: 90 degrees Fahrenheit.
        
      • Ability to work in a wet and cold environment.
        
      • Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
        
      • Ability to use tools and equipment, including box cutters, electric pallet jacks, and other heavy machinery.
        

Keywords: Whole Foods Market, Pleasanton , Produce Department Supervisor, Other , San Francisco, California