Produce Team Leader

Company: Whole Foods Market
Location: Arlington
Posted on: November 4, 2024

Job Description:

Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Produce Team Leader to join our team at Whole Foods Market. As a key member of our store operations team, you will be responsible for assisting the Store Leader in all aspects of daily operations, including profitability, expense control, buying, merchandising, labor, regulatory compliance, and special projects. You will also lead and develop Team Members, ensuring a positive company image by providing courteous, friendly, and efficient service to customers and Team Members at all times.Key Responsibilities

• Leadership and Team Development: Lead and develop Team Members, providing guidance, coaching, and training to ensure they have the skills and knowledge needed to excel in their roles.
• Store Operations: Assist the Store Leader in analyzing sales, reports, and labor, and work together to achieve sales, purchasing, and labor targets.
• Merchandising and Visual Display: Develop and maintain creative store layout and product merchandising, ensuring a visually appealing and engaging shopping experience for customers.
• Vendor Management: Maintain good vendor relationships, develop new vendor relationships, and ensure all paperwork is properly submitted for vendor processing.
• Customer Service: Foster a positive environment of outstanding teamwork, mutual respect, and exceptional morale, and maintain awareness of customer flows and needs, directing Team Members as necessary to satisfy and delight customers.
• Performance Management: Provide timely, thorough, and thoughtful performance evaluations, and consistently communicate and model WFM vision and goals.Requirements
  • 18+ months retail Team Member experience and 6+ months of supervisory experience
  • High energy, enthusiastic, and displays an affinity for our products, core values, and company philosophy
  • Excellent interpersonal, motivational, team building, and customer relationship skills
  • Product knowledge and advanced knowledge of regulatory and safety policies and procedures
  • Proficient mathematical skills for assessing financial performance, monitoring profitability, and managing inventory
  • Demonstrated decision-making ability, leadership skills, and ability to prioritize and delegate
  • Proficiency with email, Microsoft Office, and operations-related applicationsWorking Conditions
    • Must be able to lift 50 pounds
    • In an 8-hour work day: standing/walking 6-8 hours
    • Hand use: single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling
    • Work requires the following motions: bending, twisting, squatting and reaching
    • Exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals
    • Exposure to temperatures: 90 degrees Fahrenheit
    • Ability to work in a wet and cold environment
    • Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed
    • Ability to use tools and equipment, including box cutters, electric pallet jacks, and other heavy machineryNote: The purpose of this document is to provide a general summary of essential responsibilities for the position and is not meant as an exhaustive list. This document does not reflect all job duties or requirements for every position. Requirements build as one progresses through the job levels, so any job duties required at a lower level may be required at the higher level in addition to the duties listed for that higher level. Duties, assignments, and other responsibilities may differ for similar positions based on business conditions, departmental or geographic location, and/or needs for the particular position. An individual must demonstrate successful performance in their current position before being considered for promotion. In addition, in order to promote into a higher-level position, a business need for the promotion must exist and the candidate must be considered the most qualified person for the new position. Completion of certain milestones such as obtaining an advanced degree or certification, time in current position, or developing skills to perform at the higher-level role do not guarantee a promotion.

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