Assistant Produce Manager

• SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
• The following personnel report to the Assistant Produce Manager: Produce Stockers, Produce Wrap team members, Produce Leads, Produce Supervisors.
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• ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• The following represents a portion of the Assistant Produce Manager’s duties and responsibilities. Other duties may be assigned, at the discretion of the company:
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• Held accountable in the following areas of responsibility: dynamic presentation of product, signage accuracy, maintaining freshness levels,  checklist completion, upholding safety/health standards, leading a team of stockers, and receiving and inspecting product while following company guidelines.
• Ensure a safe work environment for our employees and a safe customer experience for our customers.
• Ensure all safety and health protocols are being followed along with all applicable local/state/federal laws. 
• Maximize sales/gross profit through improved product knowledge and attention to detail. 
• Maintain team concept to improve associate morale, communication, and working conditions.
•  Assist with inventory
• Maintain close communication with all appropriate support staff.
• Maintain constant awareness of inventory on hand and movement of product.
• Demonstrate and support a high level of integrity. Represent Freshfields Farm in a courteous and professional manner while interacting with all vendors, customers, and coworkers.
• Partner with other leadership to train, develop, and hold team accountable through proper execution of all necessary corrective action.
• Open and close the department as required.
• Carry out the duties of other supervisors in their absence as required. 
• Operate an electronic pallet jack in a safe and efficient manner.
• Use ladders for various purposes throughout the building.
• Reports to the Produce  Department manager
• Receive and inspect product from delivery trucks and adhere to the company’s protocols and procedures to ensure quality standards for our customers.

LOCATION & CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• The Assistant Produce Manager hired for this position will ultimately work at Freshfields Farm in Orlando, FL. 
• The candidate hired for this position is subject to a 90 day probationary period.

EDUCATION & / or EXPERIENCE

• Associates Degree (A.A.) or Bachelor of Arts Degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university or 5 years of relevant leadership experience, which may include restaurant experience.

WORKLOAD & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• This is a full-time position with an average weekly workload of approximately 47 hours per week.  Saturdays and Sundays will regularly be a part of the five day work week, with occasional exceptions.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a candidate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk and stand for extensive periods.  Candidates must be able to effectively communicate with customers and direct reports.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 55 pounds.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to read and interpret general business reports, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Must have ability to write reports and business correspondences.
• Must have ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from customers, direct reports, and managers.

REASONING ABILITY & MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• The ability to relate to, and effectively interact with people on a personal level is requisite, as is the ability to identify and define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Candidates must be able to exercise logical mathematical reasoning as it relates to currency and scheduling.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• None required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The work environment will largely be indoors, where temperatures will regularly be near or below 65°F. Cooler areas will be 40°F and extensive time may be spent in those areas. 
• There will be short intervals of outdoor work required (checking parking, cart availability, landscaping, etc.). 
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. 
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.