Bradley Artzer
Omaha,NE
Summary
Dynamic Produce Manager with extensive experience in inventory management, quality control, and team leadership. Proven ability to optimize workflows and enhance product visibility, driving sales and ensuring customer satisfaction.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Produce Manager
Spartan Nash Family Fare
Omaha, Nebraska
01.1997 - Current
- Managed daily operations of fresh produce department.
- Supervised staff to ensure proper handling of products.
- Coordinated inventory management and restocking processes
- Developed promotional displays to enhance product visibility.
- Oversaw quality control for freshness and appearance of produce.
- Collaborated with suppliers to maintain optimal product selection.
- Implemented efficient workflows for improved department performance.
- Replenished, rotated and culled displays several times daily.
- Trained and coached new team members.
- Received produce deliveries and unloaded produce.
- Assisted customers with produce questions and special orders.
- Trimmed, washed, and bundled fresh produce to prepare for sale.
- Planned attractive displays, replenishing purchased items to maintain eye-catching appearance.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly while maintaining a positive attitude towards customers.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure proper merchandising of produce items throughout store locations.
- Created promotional displays for seasonal or special occasions, increasing sales volume through marketing efforts.
- Coordinated restocking of grocery merchandise to ensure product availability and support consistent sales.
- Maintained comprehensive compliance with workplace and food safety standards to protect staff and customers.
- Performed regular audits of perishables to guarantee shelf life and reduce spoilage costs.
- Prepared weekly schedules to verify proper floor coverage within fiscal guidelines.
- Maintained records of purchases, storage temperatures, deliveries, and invoices for accuracy in financial reporting.
- Lead by example and took responsibility for all actions drive culture of performance excellence.
- Assisted customers by providing advice on nutrition value or recipes featuring particular items from the produce department.
- Built relationships with vendors through frequent communication regarding orders and shipments.
- Reviewed daily sales reports to identify low-performing areas and implemented corrective actions.
- Supervised staff members in the produce department, delegating tasks and training new employees.
- Provided clear, attractive and consistent signage.
- Maintained department equipment and advised general manager of equipment repair needs.
- Developed and implemented systems to optimize inventory management, ensuring accurate stock levels of produce.
- Maximized profit by coordinating efficient team workflows, minimizing waste and controlling shrinkage.
- Implemented strategies for reducing waste such as composting or donating unsellable items.
- Determined pricing strategies to maximize sales while ensuring profitability. to achieve margin and sales goals while maintaining competitive pricing profile.
- Monitored and maintained quality standards for all produce items, ensuring freshness and safety compliance.
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends in customer purchasing habits, optimizing product selection accordingly.
- Facilitated effective communication between customers and associates to encourage positive, team-based atmosphere.
- Organized weekly meetings with team members to discuss goals and objectives related to job performance.
- Established relationships with local farmers and suppliers to secure high-quality organic fruits and vegetables at reasonable prices.
- Conducted performance evaluations and recommended pay increases within department's budget.
- Participated in trade shows and industry events as a representative of the company's produce department.
- Collaborated with chefs on menu planning initiatives that incorporated seasonal ingredients into dishes served in the restaurant.
- Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to all safety regulations and policies.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Resolved customer inquiries and complaints requiring management-level escalation.
- Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
- Recruited and trained new employees to meet job requirements.
- Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality, and conformance.
- Reviewed employee performance and provided ongoing feedback and coaching to drive performance improvement.
- Held regular one-on-one meetings with employees to review performance and priorities and provide feedback.
- Interviewed prospective employees and provided input to HR on hiring decisions.
- Planned and led team meetings to review business results and communicate new and ongoing priorities.
- Produced thorough, accurate and timely reports of project activities.
- Planned and delivered training sessions to improve employee effectiveness and address areas of weakness.
- Evaluated individual and team business performance and identified opportunities for improvement.
- Mediated conflicts between employees and facilitated effective resolutions to disputes.
- Organized team activities to build camaraderie and foster pleasant workplace culture.
- Analyzed business performance data and forecasted business results for upper management.
- Proposed or approved modifications to project plans.
- Created and managed budgets for travel, training, and team-building activities.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - General Business
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KsSkills
- Inventory management
- Quality control
- Visual merchandising
- Produce pricing
- Financial reporting
- Team leadership
- Performance evaluation
- Conflict resolution
- Problem solving
- Employee training
- Effective communication
- Strategic planning
- Workflow optimization
- Resource allocation
- Display production
- Customer service
- Produce management
- Department leadership
- Purchasing and planning
- Inventory counting
- Resource management
- Stock rotation
- Display creation
- Administration and management
- Display replenishment
- Waste reduction
- Category management
- Produce washing
- Department supervision
- Inventory replenishment
- Produce health
- Vendor liaison
- Hospitality and accommodation
- Quality control analysis
- Health department standards
- Budget adherence
- Retail inventory management
- Retail management background
- Produce trimming
- Product merchandising
- Merchandising strategies
- Ordering procedures
- Personal service
- Budget development
- Operational efficiency
- Pricing strategy
- Retail management experience
- Promotional planning
- Purchasing functions
- Task prioritization
- Interpersonal communication
- Performance tracking and evaluation
- Written communication
- Multitasking
- Technical proficiency
- Cost reduction
- Innovation management
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Business development
- Vendor management
- Managing operations and efficiency
- Performance management
- Team collaboration
- Business planning
- Business analysis and reporting
- Interpersonal skills
- Risk management
- Crisis management
- Data analysis
- Multitasking Abilities
- Good judgment
- Employee development
- Professionalism
- Interpersonal relations
- Computer skills
- Problem resolution
- Problem-solving abilities
- Analytical skills
A little bit of background
Just wanted to add that I started at Albertson’s in January of 1997 in Topeka, Kansas. Prior to accepting that job I worked for a company called JM Bauersfeld in Topeka, Kansas. It was a family owned grocery store with several locations in Topeka. I started there at the age of 14 in produce. So then I went to Albertsons when they opened in 1997 and then moved to Omaha with my wife who was also an Albertson’s employee to be a produce Manager. I have been in my current store for over 20 years.
Timeline
Produce Manager
Spartan Nash Family Fare
01.1997 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - General Business
Kansas State University