Produce Manager

Job overview

The Produce Manager role is onsite in Saint Johnsbury, VT. Compensation is not specified. Caledonia Food Co-op is a member-owned grocery store supporting local food producers, food justice, and community resilience. The manager leads the Produce Department, overseeing staff and operations while working toward sales, margin, and customer-service goals. The role also supports local sourcing and department performance through supplier relationships and merchandising activities.

What you'll do

• Supervise and manage Produce staff
• staff and schedule the department
• train and develop employees
• achieve departmental sales, margin, and customer-service goals
• handle ordering, inventory, recruitment, training, performance management, and sales administration
• negotiate with suppliers
• coordinate specials, demonstrations, and advertising
• evaluate suppliers and explore local sources.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

produce manager

grocery retail

produce department

staff supervision

inventory

ordering

supplier relations

customer service

local sourcing

caledonia food co-op

saint johnsbury vt

full-time

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Member-owned cooperative with an emphasis on local suppliers and farms.

About the employer

Caledonia Food Cooperative Inc is hiring for this role. Industry: Supermarkets and Other Grocery Retailers (except Convenience Retailers). Sector: 44.