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Produce Associate Team Leader (Assistant Department Manager)

Whole Foods Market, Commack, New York, United States, 11725

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Whole Foods Market . Base pay range is provided by Whole Foods Market. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range

$20.05/hr - $35.00/hr Responsibilities

Assists the Team Leader in all aspects of daily operations including profitability, expense control, buying, merchandising, labor, regulatory compliance and special projects as assigned. Leads and develops Team Members. Ensure a positive company image by providing courteous, friendly, and efficient service to customers and Team Members at all times. Perform duties in accordance with team and store Standard Operating Procedures and support WFM core values and goals. Be prepared to perform duties inherent in other Team Member job descriptions as needed. Support adherence to all applicable health and safety regulations including Food Safety and regulatory duties required in the department. Job responsibilities and day-to-day expectations

Develops and maintains creative store layout and product merchandising. Works with Team Leader to achieve sales, purchasing, and labor targets. Assists Team Leader in analysis of sales, reports and labor. Demonstrates advanced product knowledge and maintains awareness of new products. Maintains good vendor relationships and ensures paperwork is properly submitted for vendor processing. Works with Team Leader to resolve team concerns or issues. Functions as point person and departmental lead in absence of Team Leader. Sets and achieves high standards of retail execution. Fosters a positive environment of teamwork, mutual respect, and morale. Maintains awareness of customer flows and directs Team Members to satisfy and delight customers; responds promptly to customer needs and questions. 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. Qualifications

18+ months retail Team Member experience and 6+ months of supervisory experience. High energy, enthusiastic, and aligned with product knowledge, core values, and company philosophy. Growth mindset toward greater responsibility and ownership. Desire to coach and mentor others for growth. Excellent interpersonal, motivational, team-building, and customer relationship skills. Ability to teach others in a positive and constructive manner. Advanced knowledge of regulatory and safety policies and procedures. Proficient mathematical skills for assessing financial performance, monitoring profitability, and managing inventory. Demonstrated leadership, decision-making ability, and ability to prioritize and delegate. Proficiency with email, Microsoft Office, and operations-related applications. Experience

18+ months retail Team Member experience and 6+ months of supervisory experience. Physical requirements / Working conditions

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 below freezing and between 32-40 degrees Fahrenheit and above 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. Note: This document provides a general summary of essential responsibilities and is not exhaustive. The wage range for this position is $20.05-$35.00 hourly, commensurate with experience. Whole Foods Market offers benefits. Eligibility for benefits is determined under the applicable Whole Benefits plan at hire. For additional information, visit the Whole Foods Market Careers site: https://careers.wholefoodsmarket.com/benefits. EEO notice

At Whole Foods Market, we provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for all Team Members and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, marital status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. Whole Foods Market hires and promotes individuals solely based on qualifications for the position to be filled and business needs.

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