Seth Brown
Produce Manager
Thomaston,GEORGIA
Summary
Helpful Produce Manager experienced in produce department responsibilities, including ordering, receiving, merchandising, stocking and hiring and training new staff members. Dedicated to maintaining full and fresh produce department through proper rotation of products. Delights customers with freshest inventory and selection available. High-energy Produce 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. Reliable Produce Manager possessing 5 years of experience in the produce management arena. Adept at coaching and encouraging customer relations to a staff of 10 associates. Skilled at improving store operations, increasing top line sales and reducing costs. An outstanding leader with unprecedented communication and interpersonal skills. Friendly Produce Manager with commitment to excellent customer service. Reads financial statements and handle all inventory processes. Knowledge of organic and commercial growing practices and produce certification regulations. Enhance team member service standards and performance to boost productivity and exceed company goals. Dedicated to enhancing customer loyalty and strengthening sales with good merchandising and inventory management skills. Forward-thinking leader experienced in mediating conflicts, making sound decisions and multitasking in fast-paced environments. Dedicated retail professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Enthusiastic manager eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of day to day employee and customer needs and training in various departments. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in Paylocity.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Produce Manager
Ingles Markets Inc
Griffin, GA
08.2008 - Current
- Strengthened profits by reducing waste, controlling shrinkage and increasing team efficiency with optimized workflows.
- Boosted grocery sales with top-notch merchandising abilities and expertise in implementing effective promotions.
- Kept grocery team operations in strict compliance with workplace standards and food safety requirements to maintain optimal health protection.
- Organized efficient merchandise replenishment strategies to keep shelves stocked and well-organized for customers.
- Orchestrated performance-oriented environment by closely supporting team members.
- Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow.
- Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages.
- Enhanced communication between patrons and team members to cultivate upbeat, team-oriented culture.
- Managed team of 10 staff in produce department generating more than $50,000 in monthly revenue.
- Selected items for specials and marked down items to reduce losses.
- Planned attractive produce displays, using color and texture to enhance.
- Kept department equipment in working order and advised general manager of equipment repair or replacement needs.
- Coached and mentored new team members.
- Assisted customers with produce questions.
- Maintained produce area and kept produce storage area clean and sanitary.
- Maintained produce display, and prep and storage areas in clean and orderly condition.
- Maintained monthly Inventory counts at or above company standards.
- Collaborated with employees to make efficient and effective shchedules.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Evaluated employees' strengths and assigned tasks based upon experience and training.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Controlled costs and optimized spending via restructuring of budgets for labor, capital assets, inventory purchasing and technology upgrades.
- Kept detailed records of daily progress to identify and correct areas needing improvement.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Recruited and hired top performers to add talent and value to department.
- Supervised labor costs and departmental expenses to remain in line with budget.
- Monitored expenditures to mitigate risk of overages.
Education
GED -
Home Schooled
Lamar County GA 05.2001 -
Skills
Display production
Purchasing and planning
Retail inventory management
Retail management experience
Quality control analysis
Produce washing
Delegation
Recruitment
Employee reviews
Relationship building
Employee scheduling
Effective leader
Budget development
Coaching and mentoring
Business Development
Inventory management
Staff training/development
Administration and management
Product development
Accomplishments
- Achieved a growth of over $100,000 in my first year over last years sales by recognizing and predicting customer needs with accuracy and efficiency.
- Regained customer loyalty and boosted our weekly sales by ~40% by working diligently to create a superior environment for the customer to rely on.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Supervised team of 10 staff members.
- Streamlined workflow by consolidating lengthy processes and redundant documentation that resulted in more effective and timely completion of orders, inventory and bookkeeping.
- Advanced from Produce Clerk to Produce Manager within 2 years for fast, efficient and outstanding completion of tasks.
Timeline
Produce Manager
Ingles Markets Inc
08.2008 - Current
GED -
Home Schooled
05.2001 -