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Cornerstone OnDemand

Produce Manager- Lucky- 3443 Castro Valley Blvd, Castro Valley

Cornerstone OnDemand, Castro Valley, California, United States, 94546


The Save Mart Companies operates 194 Save Mart, Lucky, and FoodMaxx stores in neighborhoods throughout California and Western Nevada. Proud to be California’s largest regional, full-service grocery chain, the Company and its 13,000 Associates take extra care to provide customers with the freshest quality products at a great value.

With deep roots in California’s Central Valley, The Save Mart Companies and its family of stores prides itself in putting people first. Our dedication to customers and community is reflected in the connections we’ve made in the neighborhoods we’ve served for more than 70 years. The Save Mart Companies’ philanthropic non-profit organization, The CARES Foundation, provides vital resources for children and families and has donated over $5 million to local communities.

Some of our competitive benefits include an exceptionally generous benefits package (Health, Dental, Vision, Life, 401K), Lifelong Learning Educational opportunities, Employee Association (discounted and free tuition options, contests, and support services).We are currently recruiting for the position of:The Produce Department Manager ensures that our customers’ needs are met and exceeded through effective day-to-day management of the operations and merchandising functions for the assigned department. This position oversees department product and conditions to include, preparation and display areas, back room, equipment, schematics, and inventory.The Produce Department Manager provides leadership and direction to Department associates to promote a culture reflective of The Save Mart Companies mission statement and winning behaviors. The Manager trains and develops employees to enable their success and ability to advance in their careers. This position manages department performance and productivity to optimize department performance.Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:Provides customers with a remarkable shopping experience by demonstrating, training, and holding store associates accountable for excellent customer service.Achieves department financials (sales, profit and loss, projections, metrics, and analysis) by identifying, defining, and implementing best department practices and optimization strategies utilizing innovative solutions.Directly leads department staff with focus on accountability and achieving high level of business performance for department.Implements department’s visual merchandising and plan providing innovative solutions, emphasizing “fresh” and effectively utilizes resources to improve productivity, flexibility and efficiencies of labor, and quality of shopping experience.Oversees schematic implementation, stocking standards, item to tag integrity, back room organization.Manages product rotation, spoils, shrink, and markdowns.Manages sign and price integrity.Manages department to ensure produce products are prepared according to company guidelines.Trains department staff on department procedures, hands-on safety, and food safety.Orders product (utilizes order/inventory system, pre-orders, promotion/seasonal planning).Analyzes and manages to product performance to maximize sales and profitability.Manages the accuracy of department inventory.Ensures produce/floral products are prepared for display according to company policy.Contributes to overall store conditions (to include store safety, food safety, sanitation, hazardous waste, protection of company assets, etc.) ensuring a safe working and shopping experience.Performs other duties as assigned.Hiring pay range: $29.17 - 29.17Requirements (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):Excellent communication, interpersonal, leadership/team building and training skills.Excellent customer service skills and suggestive selling ability.Strong organization, administration (to include department financial) and math skills.Knowledge of:Department operations and financials.Produce and floral products.Special produce needs that arise for seasons/holidays.Trends in cooking and recipes that affect demand.Department food safety and hazardous materials rules/regulations.Visual merchandising techniques.Use and care of professional produce tools and equipment.Applicable union contractual agreement language.Education:

One year of college (or vocational school or equivalent knowledge gained through formal education, specialized training, or additional job experience).Experience:

Two years Produce Department experience – or - in current Center Store, Meat, or Bakery Department Manager role.Other:

Available to work a variety of required retail hours.Physical:

Store environment: ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, stoop, use stairs, reach, pull and lift objects; requires lifting up to 40 lbs.Reference:

req37700The Save Mart Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we welcome resumes from individuals who will contribute to our diverse workforce.

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