Produce Manager

Location: Plymouth, MI
Requisition ID: 1074
Employment Type: Full-Time
Department: Produce
Level: Experienced Retail Manager
Pay Range: $20.00 – $28.00 per hour, based on experience and qualifications

Position Overview

The Produce Manager provides overall leadership for the Produce Department and is responsible for all daily operations, including sales performance, profitability, merchandising, inventory control, food safety, and team leadership. This position ensures an exceptional customer experience, a clean and well-merchandised department, and consistent execution of company standards.

Key Responsibilities

Customer Experience & Team Leadership

• Hold team members accountable for delivering outstanding customer service

• Build a positive, collaborative work environment that supports teamwork, respect, and high morale

• Maintain awareness of customer flow and needs; adjust staffing or tasks to ensure customer satisfaction

• Respond promptly and professionally to customer questions and concerns

Operational Excellence

• Monitor, manage, and achieve sales goals and purchasing targets

• Maintain accurate product assortment, pricing, signage, and inventory levels

• Build and maintain attractive, eye-catching produce displays

• Ensure compliance with regulatory, safety, and food-handling standards

• Lead special projects and departmental initiatives as assigned

Vendor & Cross-Department Collaboration

• Develop strong working relationships with internal department leaders

• Partner with vendors to coordinate deliveries, product availability, and promotions

• Ensure consistent, high-quality retail execution throughout the department

Skills & Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of produce, buying, pricing, merchandising, and inventory management

• Food Safety Certification required or must be obtained within 6 months

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and customer-relationship skills

• Proven ability to motivate, train, and lead a team

• Ability to teach and coach others positively and effectively

• Solid understanding of competitor landscape and market trends

• Advanced problem-solving, decision-making, and delegation skills

• Proficient math skills for analyzing financial performance and inventory

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

• Ability to stand or walk 6–8 hours per shift

• Frequent bending, squatting, twisting, reaching, pushing, and pulling

• Work in varied temperatures:

  • Freezers (<32°F)

  • Refrigerators (32–40°F)

  • Warm environments (>90°F)

• Ability to work in wet, cold, or fast-paced environments

• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays

• Use of tools/equipment: box cutters, pallet jacks, ladders, and related items

Equal Opportunity Statement

At Better Health Market, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all team members and applicants. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, or any other legally protected characteristic. Hiring and promotion decisions are based solely on qualifications and business needs.