Resourceful Assistant Produce Manager adept at maintaining high productivity and efficiently completing tasks. Possess specialized skills in inventory management, quality control, and staff training. Excel in communication, leadership, and problem-solving, ensuring smooth operations and customer satisfaction. Articulate, enthusiastic and passionate, fostering a positive and productive work environment.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Produce Manager
New Seasons Market-Concordia
Portland, OREGON
02.2022 - Current
Coordinated product displays to enhance customer engagement and visibility.
Assisted in managing daily produce operations and inventory levels.
Trained staff on proper handling and rotation of fresh produce items.
Monitored product quality to ensure freshness and compliance with standards.
Reviewed invoices to verify accuracy of order quantities and prices.
Resolved customer complaints in a professional manner.
Participated in team meetings regarding goals and objectives for the department.
Organized and supervised the receiving, stocking, rotating, pricing and merchandising of all produce items.
Trained and coached new team members.
Planned attractive displays, replenishing purchased items to maintain eye-catching appearance.
Participated in quarterly inventory counts and conducted inventories.
Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
Written and delivered yearly reviews.
Schedule writing.
Experience with interviewing new potential hires.
Co-Lead Department Meetings.
Daily check in with PIT for budget/waste/invoicing/purchasing.
Skills
Inventory management
Schedule writing
Product quality assurance
Review writing
Customer service
Time management
Task delegation
Product merchandising
Purchasing management and monitoring
Team leadership
Waste reduction
Computer skills
Reliability
Communication skills
Teamwork and collaboration
Problem resolution
Interviewing
Employment History
1992-2002 General Grocery-Produce Lead (Orders, Training Staff) / THOMS NATURAL FOODS (CA) Order Writing / Training Staff
2002-2004 Assistant Produce Manager (Orders, Training Staff, Schedule, Inventory, Merchandising) / PORCINI PRODUCE (City Market-Portland, Oregon)
2005-Present / Assistant Produce Manager NEW SEASONS MARKET