Produce Team Leader

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

Job Description:

Leadership role overseeing the Produce team, ensuring daily operations, profitability, expense control, buying, merchandising, labor, regulatory compliance, and special projects are executed efficiently.

• Holds team members accountable for delivering excellent customer service.
• Fosters a positive work environment with outstanding teamwork, mutual respect, and exceptional morale.
• Makes hiring and separation decisions.
• Monitors and achieves sales, purchasing, and labor targets.
• Maintains proper product assortment, merchandising, and inventory control.
• Develops and maintains relationships with department leaders and vendors.
• Stays aware of competitors and industry trends.
• Sets and achieves high retail execution standards.
• Encourages teamwork, mutual respect, and exceptional morale.
• Directs team members to satisfy and delight customers.
• Selects, trains, and develops team members.
• Provides timely performance evaluations.
• Communicates and models company vision and goals.
  • Knowledge of competitors and industry trends.
  • Advanced knowledge of products, buying, pricing, merchandising, and inventory management.
  • Food safety certification.
  • Excellent interpersonal, motivational, team building, and customer relationship skills.
  • Ability to teach others.
  • Product knowledge.
  • Regulatory and safety policies and procedures.
  • Mathematical skills for financial performance and inventory management.
  • Decision-making, leadership, and prioritization skills.
  • Proficiency with email, Microsoft Office, and operations applications.
    • At least 24 months of retail experience, including 12 months of team leadership experience.
      • Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
      • Standing/walking for 6-8 hours in an 8-hour workday.
      • Hand use: single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing, and pulling.
      • Exposure to FDA-approved cleaning chemicals.
      • Exposure to temperatures up to 90 degrees Fahrenheit.
      • Ability to work in a wet and cold environment.
      • Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
      • Ability to use tools and equipment, including box cutters, electric pallet jacks, and heavy machinery.Key Qualifications: Demonstrated leadership skills, excellent communication, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

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