Christian Lytle
Produce Manager
Warner Robins,GA
Summary
High-energy Produce Department Manager with solid background in retail environments and specialty experience in grocery management. Proficient in organizing and minimizing shrinkage of perishable goods. Skillful delegator and organizational problem-solver.
Overview
4
4
years of post-secondary education
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Manager
Kroger
Bonaire, GA
10.2009 - Current
- Keep grocery team operations in strict compliance with workplace standards and food safety requirements to maintain optimal health protection.
- Organize efficient merchandise replenishment strategies to keep shelves stocked and well-organized for customers.
- Boosted grocery sales with top-notch merchandising abilities and expertise in implementing effective promotions.
- Devise, deploy and monitor processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels [12.39]%.
- Orchestrate performance-oriented environment by closely supporting all team members.
- Strengthen profits by reducing waste, controlling shrinkage and increasing team efficiency with optimized workflows.
- Manage team of [13] staff in a department generating more than $[450,000] in monthly revenue.
- Maintain produce display, and prep and storage areas in clean and orderly condition.
- Set, enforce and optimize internal policies to maintain efficiency and responsiveness to demands.
- Assist customers with produce questions.
- Keep department equipment in working order and advise general manager of equipment repair or replacement needs.
- Apply performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target current business conditions and forecast needs.
- Select items for specials and marked down items as needed to reduce losses.
- Plan attractive produce displays, using color and texture to enhance.
- Coach and mentor new team members.
Education
High School Diploma -
Houston County High School
Warner Robins, GA 08.2004 - 05.2008
Skills
Retail inventory management
Display production
Purchasing and planning
Quality control analysis
Agricultural understanding
Administration and management
Retail management experience
Strategic selling
Merchandising operations
Marketing strategy
Leadership
Detail-oriented
Planning and Coordination
Relationship-Building
Accomplishments
- 8x Produce Shrink Champion in 2019 and 7x Produce Shrink Champion in 2020
- #1 in Produce Sales in my Division every year since 2015
8x Produce Shrink Champion in 2019 and 7x Produce Shrink Champion in 2020
Through effective ordering and inventory practices I achieved the best shrink numbers in 8x in 2019 and 7x in 2020.
Timeline
Production Manager
Kroger
10.2009 - Current
High School Diploma -
Houston County High School
08.2004 - 05.2008