Produce Team Lead- KINGS Garden City, NY

Produce Department Manager

A Kings Produce Team Lead oversees daily department operations, focusing on customer service, merchandising, inventory, and staff leadership, ensuring high-quality produce, attractive displays, and team development to meet sales / profit goals. The role involves ordering, training, maintaining standards (freshness, sanitation), and managing waste for a profitable department. May need to assist with other departments as necessary. Produce Department Manager This is a union position which is also bonus eligible. You must be willing and able to work at any store within the hired district / union per CBA agreement. If you are new to the union you will need to pay an initiation fee in addition to your weekly dues.

Pay Transparency : The pay for this position is $20-$25 per hour, but no less than the local minimum wage. Starting rates may vary based on things like location, experience, qualifications, and the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement. Exemplifies strong customer service in every aspect of the job. Directs and controls the operation of the Produce Department, including supervising and training personnel to achieve departmental and store sales and profit objectives. Provides feedback and recommendations on operational issues and personnel decisions to Store Director and Division management. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to : responsible for superior service goals of the department; supervise department staff to include scheduling, training, and assigning duties; implement all merchandising programs; ensure standards of department presentation and operations are met; responsible for ordering and inventory control to meet division "turn" goals; ensure the department has the highest quality of produce available for the customer; monitor to ensure variety standards are followed, as well as 100% compliance on ad item display; and ensure paperwork, as set by the division, is followed. Responsible for the sales and profitability of the department.

Department Qualifications : High School Diploma / GED or relevant work history or demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the position. Highly motivated and team oriented. Minimum 2-3 years' experience in Produce, with Assistant Produce Manager experience preferred. Must have strong leadership ability. Must possess strong customer service quality. Working conditions consist of a temperature-controlled store environment, backroom receiving and production area, and outdoor weather conditions. Exposure to 40? Fahrenheit while handling products and / or working in a cooler. Frequent exposure to outdoor weather conditions during times when plants, shrubs, and trees are displayed outdoors. Safety-sensitive position. Job responsibilities include tasks or duties that could affect the safety or health of the employee performing the task or others. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by employees assigned to this job. All employees must comply with Company, Division, and Store policies and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified may vary within each store and from store to store.