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Bealls Outlet

Produce Manager

Bealls Outlet, Fort Myers, Florida, United States, 33916

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Non-exempt (Paid by the hour) Position Summary: Responsible for receiving product and ensuring that aisles/freezers and refrigerators are stocked, labeled, clean, and delivered product is packed out, and proper customer service is provided. Essential Functions: Ensure proper customer service and work to develop relationships with large customers. Supervise all activities in the produce department including product placement, rotation, signage, and displays. Responsible for overall department appearance, cleanliness, and adherence to both government and corporate ordinances. Maintain records as required. Oversee the Assistant Produce Manager (if applicable), Produce Supervisors (if applicable), and Stockers to assure that the Produce Department operates in a manner that adheres to company standards. Develop schedules, monitor performance, and recommend the proper discipline as appropriate. Train employees in job responsibilities and safe operating procedures. Interview candidates and recommend hires. Discipline employees when necessary and recommend terminations. Ensure that employees perform the proper inspections to meet HACCP regulations and conduct periodic HACCP audits. Review inventory for product rotation daily to prevent shrinkage and damages. Ensure that shelf pricing is correct and reflects the most recent pricing and market conditions. Supervise the receiving of all produce and ensure that the proper paperwork is completed. Maintain accurate computer inventory levels by having physical inventories performed regularly and adjustments made. Maintain refrigerated equipment and ensure maintenance contracts and schedules are followed. Supervise the ordering of produce from vendors regularly to assure competitive pricing and minimal shrink due to spoilage. Ensure all employees in the department can operate equipment such as the Toledo scale and Dennison label machine. Coordinate that the pallets stored in the racks have the proper block and date tags. Follow a program to maintain the cleanliness of the area through a regular maintenance schedule of scrubbing and cleaning underneath pallets. Ensure that excess inventory not slotted on the floor is stacked in overhead racks close to where it is sold or stored in freezers/refrigerators. Assure that trash is removed from the floor and properly handled. Communicate low stock/out of stock information to the Inventory Controller after checking the system and rack for product. Maintain that all signage is correct and that flyer prices are reflected on the product. Coordinate proper merchandising of aisles (logical adjacencies, proper holding power, space allocation) and creatively merchandise and set up impulse areas for merchandising. Perform additional duties, responsibilities, and projects as assigned. Perform weekly self-audits of the Meat department. Other Responsibilities: Perform other work-related duties as required and assigned. Education, Experience and Skills Required: Bachelor’s Degree, OR High School Diploma OR GED with at least 4 years of experience in customer service, OR any appropriate combination of education and experience. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, and technical procedures. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, and the general public. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, proportions, percentages, area, mass, and volume. Effective oral and written communication skills. High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations and documentation. Commitment to company values and strong customer orientation. Computer literacy. Physical Requirements: Lift/Carry Abilities (measured for maximum or average load): Lift – 50 lbs Carry strength (50’ or less) – 50 lbs Frequent lift/carry (> 12x/hour) – 50 lbs Constant lift/carry (> 30x/hr) – 20 lbs Physical Aptitudes (rated based on level of skill involved): Agility/dynamic balance 80-119% Finger dexterity – 80-119% Manual dexterity – 80 – 119% Posture Tolerance (rated based on frequency or time involved): Stand/walk – constantly Reach above shoulder level – occasionally Twist/turn head – occasionally Bend over/stoop – occasionally Climb steps/ladder – occasionally Kneel/squat - occasionally Work Environment: Requires frequent exposure to cold/freezing temperatures. Equipment in motion (forklifts, electric pallet jacks, scooters).

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