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The Produce Manager will play a key role in merchandising, pricing, and promoting fresh produce to maximize sales and customer satisfaction.\nResponsibilities\nLead and supervise the produce department team, including hiring, training, and developing staff to ensure excellent performance.\nManage inventory control, including ordering, stocking, and rotating produce to minimize waste and ensure freshness.\nOversee pricing strategies and merchandising to optimize sales and enhance store presentation.\nEnsure compliance with safety regulations and sanitation standards within the department.\nHandle customer inquiries and resolve issues promptly to maintain high levels of customer satisfaction.\nCoordinate with suppliers for purchasing fresh produce and negotiating favorable terms.\nMonitor sales trends and adjust inventory levels accordingly to meet customer demand.\nConduct regular audits of stock levels, quality, and cleanliness of the produce area.\nAssist with administrative tasks such as payroll, bookkeeping, budgeting, and recordkeeping related to the department.\nImplement marketing initiatives to promote produce specials and seasonal items.\nExperience\nProven management experience in retail grocery or similar environment, preferably in produce or perishable goods.\nStrong leadership skills with experience supervising teams in a retail setting.\nExcellent organizational skills with the ability to manage inventory, pricing, and merchandising effectively.\nExperience with POS systems, inventory management software, and retail math principles.\nKnowledge of purchasing procedures, vendor negotiations, and supplier relationships.\nDemonstrated ability in customer service, communication skills, and conflict resolution.\nFamiliarity with retail sales strategies, marketing techniques, and store management practices.\nBilingual or multilingual abilities are a plus for serving diverse customer bases. This Produce Manager role offers an opportunity to lead a vital department within our store while developing your management expertise in a fast-paced retail environment focused on quality service and operational excellence.\nJob Type: Full-time\nPay: $19.00 - $22.00 per hour\nWork Location: In person","company":"Groceryoutletcompton","rawCompany":"groceryoutletcompton","city":"Compton","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-04T16:17:40.228Z","occupations":[{"code":"41-1011.00","title":"First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers","slug":"first-line-supervisors-of-retail-sales-workers"},{"code":"11-1021.00","title":"General and Operations Managers","slug":"general-and-operations-managers"},{"code":"51-1011.00","title":"First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers","slug":"first-line-supervisors-of-production-and-operating-workers"}],"industries":[{"code":"445230","title":"Fruit and Vegetable Retailers","slug":"fruit-and-vegetable-retailers"},{"code":"445110","title":"Supermarkets and Other Grocery Retailers (except Convenience Retailers)","slug":"supermarkets-and-other-grocery-retailers-except-convenience-retailers"},{"code":"424480","title":"Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Merchant Wholesalers","slug":"fresh-fruit-and-vegetable-merchant-wholesalers"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Produce Manager","description":"Overview\nWe are seeking a dynamic and experienced Produce Manager to oversee the daily operations of our produce department. 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