ASSISTANT PRODUCE MANAGER

Responsibilities & Duties:

• Hire, develop, counsel, mentor and motivate all Produce Department Staff in a manner which builds and sustains a high performing team and minimizes turnover.
• Provide the associate team with vision and direction.
• Assist in setting and achieving the highest standards in retail execution.
• Work with Staff to ensure that the highest quality products and services are available.
• Maximize Staff productivity and efficiency.
• Manage inventory and daily orders
• Assist Produce Manager in pricing to achieve required margin targets.
• Assist in maintaining proper product assortment, merchandising and inventory control.
• Develop and maintain creative store layout and product merchandising aligned with overall Eataly store vision.
• Maintain a positive work environment, which encourages an exceptionally high level of Staff morale.
• Achieve professional goals set forth by Produce Manager
• Manage the buying and ordering process to meet Baldor quality standards.
• Demonstrate advanced product knowledge; maintain awareness of new products and regularly incorporate new products into the overall produce mix.
• Follow and comply with established procedures, including Weights and Measures, health and sanitation, and adhere to safe work practices.
• Ensure department operates and sanitize all equipment in a safe and proper manner.

Requirements:

• Demonstrated a minimum of 1 to 2 years of management experience.
• Ability to read and prepare reports and business communications.
• Experience in successfully managing inventory and profit margins.
• Strongly demonstrated passion and knowledge for Produce, Natural and Organic foods
• Clear and effective communicator.
• Strong ability to work wth others in a team setting
• Demonstrated ability at mentoring others.
• Strong organizational skills
• Strongly demonstrated merchandising skills.
• Available for flexible scheduling to meet needs of the department.

Essential Job Functions:

• Stand and walk for extended periods of time
• Bend and stoop to grasp objects and climb ladders. Bend and twist neck and waist, reach above and below shoulders and squat
• Bend and lift loads, not to exceed 50lbs. Push and pull carts weighing up to 100lbs.
• Repetitive use of hands for grasping, pushing, pulling and fine manipulation.
• Environmental exposure to extreme temperatures (coolers, ovens, freezer, outdoors, etc.)

Ideal Candidate:

The ideal candidate will be an experienced team player, collaborative, and goal oriented. You will take initiative and be a self-starter, and will know how to multi-task while paying close attention to detail. You will present a professional, yet friendly and approachable demeanor, and you will interface with employees and the public with diplomacy and tact.

Skills:

• Strong team building and leadership skills; able to lead, coach, inspire, motivate and develop others; able to effectively delegate and follow-up.
• Able to skillfully train others; proven ability to mentor and nurture.
• Excellent written/verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Able to build and maintain effective, positive internal/external working relationships with a diverse group of individuals throughtout the organization and exemplify these qualities in a leadership role.
• Ability to work effectively in an open, dynamic and collaborative environment
• Strong initiative and problem-solving skills; ability to resolve issues skillfully, appropriately, and in a timely manner.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills; ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously; able to prioritize and plan work activities, using time efficiently.
• Ability to consistently meet our customers' needs.

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