Jeremy Avers
Centennial,CO
Summary
Experienced produce manager proficient in all aspects of department management, including ordering, receiving, merchandising, stocking, and staff hiring and training. Committed to maintaining a consistently stocked produce department with fresh products through proper rotation. Delights customers with a wide selection of high-quality produce and the freshest inventory.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Produce Manager
Safeway
Littleton, CO
08.2018 - Current
- Trained and supervised produce staff for optimal performance and adherence to company policies.
- Maintained produce display, and prep and storage areas in clean and orderly condition.
- Increased team efficiency by optimizing workflows and effectively managing waste and shrinkage.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction through attentive service and consistent delivery of high-quality products.
- Managed product rotation to minimize waste, optimizing freshness and quality of available goods.
- Mentored and provided guidance to newly hired employees.
- Maintained safety standards department-wide, ensuring adherence to both local regulations and company policies.
- Addressed customer queries regarding produce items.
- Increased profitability by streamlining workflows, reducing waste and controlling shrinkage to enhance team efficiency.
Produce Manager
Natural Grocers
11.2015 - Current
- Responsible for training and developing new associates and creating a pleasant environment to shop and work
- Established a high level of Customer Service and maintained a fresh and attractive department
- Oversee day to day functions of department, including troubleshooting and vendor/supplier relations
- Performed visually appealing merchandising, health code enforcement, customer relations as well as training and coaching of team members
- Responsible for accounting, record keeping of all vendors and evaluated sales from previous day
- Monitored cleanliness of department and consistently inspected produce quality.
Glazier/Vinyl Bender
Milgard Manufacturing
09.2011 - 03.2015
Package Handling
UPS
01.1999 - 01.2007
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Geography
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, OH05.2007
Skills
- Experience in planning, coordinating, and supervising daily activities
- Effective at budgeting time and resources, safety compliance, and meeting daily production goals
- Self-motivated, knowledgeable, and respectful
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Trained in lean manufacturing and 5S
- Operational Efficiency
- Customer Service
- Produce washing
- Inventory counting
- Stock Rotation
- Merchandising Strategies
- Purchasing and planning
- Inventory Replenishment
- Display production
- Quality Control Analysis
- Pricing strategy
- Budget Adherence
- Vendor liaison
- Positive Attitude
- Time Management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Reliability
- Computer Skills
- Excellent Communication
- Organizational Skills
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Relationship Building
- Professional and Courteous
Timeline
Produce Manager
Safeway
08.2018 - Current
Produce Manager
Natural Grocers
11.2015 - Current
Glazier/Vinyl Bender
Milgard Manufacturing
09.2011 - 03.2015
Package Handling
UPS
01.1999 - 01.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Geography
Bowling Green State University