Produce Department Supervisor

Company: Whole Foods Market
Location: Fort Myers
Posted on: November 1, 2024

Job Description:

Assists with scheduling and supervision of Team Members. Oversees and maintains produce, coffee, and juice displays. Supports Produce Team Leader and Associate Team Leader to ensure smooth operation of the Produce Team. All Whole Foods Market Retail jobs require ensuring a positive company image by providing courteous, friendly, and efficient service to customers and Team Members at all times.

• ------Supervises and delegates tasks to Produce Team Members.
• ------Works with Produce Trainer to train Team Members in a manner that builds and sustains a high-performance team and minimizes turnover.
• ------Assists in training of new Team Members, utilizing learning checklists and training materials.
• ------Keeps all 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 the Team Leader and Associate Team Leader
• ------Set and achieves the highest standards of retail execution.
• ------Fosters and encourages a positive environment of outstanding teamwork, mutual respect, and exceptional morale.
• ------Maintains awareness of customer flows and needs and directs Team Members as necessary to satisfy and delight customers; responds promptly to customer needs and questions.
• ------Selects, trains, develops, mentors, motivates, and counsels Team Members in a manner that sustains a high-performance team and minimizes turnover.
• ------Provides timely, thorough, and thoughtful performance evaluations.
• ------Consistently communicates and models WFM vision and goals.
  Job Skills
  
  • Extensive knowledge of Produce team procedures and policies.
  • Strong demonstrated 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 Microsoft Office and operations-related applications.
    Requirements
    
    • 12+ months retail experience.
    • Ability 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 the following motions: bending, twisting, squatting and reaching.
    • Ability to work in a wet and cold environment.
    • Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
      We are an equal employment opportunity employer. We hire and promote individuals solely based on qualifications for the position to be filled and business needs.

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