SpartanNash
food solutions
ProduceLead
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“Produce Lead at SpartanNash. Skills: ordering, inventory management, team management, customer service. lead the day-to-day activities of the department operations in a retail store in the absence of the department manager or as directed. order and maintain inventory in your department”
What You'll Achieve.
meeting all company goals and key performance indicators; minimize known loss; ensure product freshness and quality; ensure product quality, production planning, accuracy, and date sensitive rotation; ensure all spoiled/damaged products are handled per established guidelines; meeting company goals and key performance indicators
Industry & Context.
problem solving
May be required to lift and/or move up to 30 pounds frequently, and up to 50 pounds occasionally, The associate is required to stand and walk for extended periods of time and may bend, stoop, twist and turn frequently, subject to a typical retail store environment (varied temperatures), exposed to outside weather conditions, noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate, Travel requirements vary by assignment, We are not able to sponsor work visas for this position
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
High School Graduate (Required) or Equivalent (GED), written and verbal communication, bookkeeping skills, Good organization, prioritization, decision-making, problem solving and conflict management skills, leadership abilities with capability to work in a hands-on environment, Good strategic planning and business acumen skills, Good knowledge of retail store knowledge of retail management systems, Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint, Follow all PPE and Safety Guidelines, Follow all Food Safety and Cleaning Expectations, Follow guest experience guidelines
Nice to Have
0-2 years of retail experience preferred, Suggestive Selling/Knowledge of Products preferred, ability to communicate in Spanish is highly desirable
What You'll Do.
lead the day-to-day activities of the department operations in a retail store in the absence of the department manager or as directed
order and maintain inventory in your department
utilizing inventory control procedures including proper markdown procedures to minimize known loss and to ensure product freshness and quality
Review and validate received orders for amount
ensure all product is stored in appropriate areas
Manage a team that completes all stocking
and additional tasks to ensure product quality
and date sensitive rotation
ensure all spoiled/damaged products are handled per established guidelines
Maintain familiarity with all products carried in the department as well as throughout the store
coupon deals or other features
that apply to the store's sales and rewards programs
Assure that the weekly and period Flight Plan are communicated and executed to company expectations and timeline
Follow company policies and timelines using the required tools and software to manage scheduling
according to forecasted guidelines
Support the department manager in implementing and maintaining work schedules
and payroll expense for the department
Implement Our Winning Recipe and model our core values and competencies
Support the department manager in being responsible for department management including staffing
performance management
and career development of associates
Support the department manager in developing and monitoring department goals
Support the department manager in developing and monitoring department forecasts
Attend and participate in daily huddles
as well as district and company level meetings via phone
and well stocked department
by using structure of the day guidelines
as well as executing “Prime Time” standards
Support the department manager in developing and implementing a plan that results in meeting company goals and key performance indicators
May be assigned tasks in other departments based on customer experience need
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Support the department manager in implementing and maintaining work schedules, labor control, overtime control, and payroll expense for the department; Support the department manager in being responsible for department management including staffing, training, performance management, and career development of associates; Support the department manager in developing and monitoring department goals; Support the department manager in developing and monitoring department forecasts, as required; Attend and participate in daily huddles, manager meetings, as well as district and company level meetings via phone, online, or in person, as required; Support the department manager in developing and implementing a plan that results in meeting company goals and key performance indicators
Communication Scope
written and verbal communication
Full Job Description
As a member of the C&S Wholesale Grocers family of companies, SpartanNash is a food solutions company that delivers the ingredients for a better life. A distributor, wholesaler and retailer with a global supply chain network, SpartanNash distributes grocery and household goods, including fresh produce and the Our Family® portfolio of products, to locations in all 50 states. Our braggingly happy team members — ranging from bakery managers to order selectors; from IT developers to vice presidents of finance; from HR Business Partners to export specialists — create braggingly happy customers spanning national accounts, independent and chain grocers, e-commerce retailers, U.S. military commissaries and exchanges, and the Company’s own brick-and-mortar grocery stores, pharmacies and fuel centers. Ready to contribute to the success of our food solutions company? Apply now! **Location:** 1116 Robbins Road - Grand Haven, Michigan 49417 **Position Summary:** This role is responsible to lead the day-to-day activities of the department operations in a retail store in the absence of the department manager or as directed, ensuring the associates are trained, the department is fully staffed, operating at company standards and meeting all company goals and key performance indicators. **Here’s what you’ll do:** * Be responsible to order and maintain inventory in your department, while utilizing inventory control procedures including proper markdown procedures to minimize known loss and to ensure product freshness and quality. * Review and validate received orders for amount, quality, count or weight, condition, and ensure all product is stored in appropriate areas. * Manage a team that completes all stocking, production, and additional tasks to ensure product quality, production planning, accuracy, and date sensitive rotation, as well as ensure all spoiled/damaged products are handled per established guidelines. * Maintain familiarity with all products carried in the department as
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