Produce Manager

About the role

Fresh Thyme Market, part of Meijer, is looking for a Produce Manager in Joliet. The manager oversees all aspects of the Produce Department, including staff, sales, margin and labor, while assisting customers and maintaining a friendly, energetic demeanor. All positions require daily operational duties alongside sales and customer service.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare weekly sales and labor projections and keep department operations within the labor percentage allowed.
• Monitor and control costs, including ordering, inventory control, weighing procedures, shrink control and ad displays.
• Manage staff: hiring, training, scheduling, coaching and performance reviews, and ensure staff know all policies and procedures.
• Oversee shift operations, including writing and approving department work schedules.
• Keep weekly flyer ads in stock and order product for upcoming ads.
• Stock, trim and present produce, organize it according to department schematics and keep tags and prices accurate.
• Keep aisles, storage areas and work areas clean and safe, and sweep up hazardous debris.
• Assist customers with purchases, information and product selection, including selling and cross-selling.
• Receive, inspect and log products for shipment accuracy, temperature and quality; monitor rotation and discard expired or spoiled items.
• Log invoices daily, balance the produce general ledger and financial statements, and manage inventory so there are no out-of-stocks or over-stocks.
• Maintain wet racks at proper temperatures, keep product knowledge current, and walk the department regularly to keep it organized and sanitary.

Required profile

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 5 years of professional experience; preferred 3-5 years in grocery retail produce processes and procedures.
• Previous experience in a natural foods industry is a plus.
• Ability to work varied hours and days as business dictates, and to lift and carry up to 50 lbs occasionally.

Required skills

• MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Advanced knowledge of math, weights and measures, and ability to read and interpret financial statements.
• Familiarity with Health Department guidelines for grocery retail.
• Ability to push and pull fully loaded hand trucks and use box cutters.

What we offer

• Pay range of $20.50 - $30.05, with possible incentive bonuses.
• Weekly pay, scheduling flexibility and career growth opportunities.
• Paid parental leave, 401(k) with employer match, and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program.
• Full-time members get medical, dental and life insurance; team member discount.