Vanessa Anaya
Amarillo
Summary
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.
Diligent Produce Manager proudly offering superb training and development talents, Successful at forecasting sales budgets, meeting and exceeding inventory goals, and training and developing independent associates. Dedicated to performing visually appealing merchandising while abiding by health code enforcement policies.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
2021
2021
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Assistant Produce Manager
United Supermarkets
Amarillo
07.2025 - Current
- Assisted in managing daily produce department operations and inventory control.
- Trained and supervised team members on best practices in product handling.
- Ensured compliance with food safety regulations and quality standards.
- Monitored product expiration dates to minimize waste and ensure freshness.
- Provided exceptional customer service by addressing inquiries and concerns promptly.
- Implemented strategies to reduce shrinkage in the department due to theft or spoilage.
- Performed periodic inventories of stock levels in order to maintain accurate records.
- Coordinated efficient restocking of grocery merchandise to meet customer needs and promote consistent sales.
- Assisted customers with produce questions and special orders.
- Worked closely with other departments such as marketing and accounting when necessary.
- Maintained comprehensive compliance with workplace and food safety standards to protect staff and customers.
- Ensured that departmental standards were met in regards to product freshness, presentation, safety and sanitation guidelines.
- Maintained a clean work area by cleaning counters, shelves and displays regularly.
- Conducted regular inspections of the store's perishables section to ensure it meets health regulations.
- Organized and supervised the receiving, stocking, rotating, pricing and merchandising of all produce items.
- Established promotional activities to increase sales of seasonal items.
- Provided training for new employees on proper handling of produce merchandise.
- Replenished, rotated and culled displays several times daily.
- Participated in quarterly inventory counts and conducted inventories.
- Trimmed, washed, and bundled produce.
- Lead by example and took responsibility for all actions drive culture of performance excellence.
- Provided clear, attractive and consistent signage.
- Facilitated effective communication between customers and associates to encourage positive, team-based atmosphere.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
Produce Manager
United Supermarkets
Perryton
02.2022 - 06.2025
- Managed daily operations of fresh produce department.
- Trained staff on proper handling and storage of produce.
- Oversaw inventory levels to ensure product availability.
- Assisted customers with inquiries about produce selection and usage.
- Developed displays to enhance product visibility and appeal.
- Enforced safety standards in food handling and storage practices.
- Trained and coached new team members.
- Replenished, rotated and culled displays several times daily.
- Received produce deliveries and unloaded produce.
- Assisted customers with produce questions and special orders.
- Trimmed, washed, and bundled produce.
- 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.
- Coordinated efficient restocking of grocery merchandise to meet customer needs and promote consistent sales.
- Maintained comprehensive compliance with workplace and food safety standards to protect staff and customers.
- Prepared weekly schedules to verify proper floor coverage within fiscal guidelines.
- Lead by example and took responsibility for all actions drive culture of performance excellence.
- Reviewed daily sales reports identifying areas where sales are low so corrective action can be taken quickly.
- Supervised staff members in the produce department, delegating tasks and training new employees.
- Provided clear, attractive and consistent signage.
- 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.
- Maintained department equipment and advised general manager of equipment repair needs.
- Facilitated effective communication between customers and associates to encourage positive, team-based atmosphere.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to all safety regulations and policies.
- 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.
- Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
- Resolved customer inquiries and complaints requiring management-level escalation.
- Recruited and trained new employees to meet job requirements.
- Reviewed employee performance and provided ongoing feedback and coaching to drive performance improvement.
Assistant Produce Manager
United Supermarkets
Perryton
06.2021 - 02.2022
- Assisted in managing daily produce department operations and inventory control.
- Trained and supervised team members on best practices in product handling.
- Ensured compliance with food safety regulations and quality standards.
- Coordinated product displays to enhance customer engagement and sales.
- Monitored product expiration dates to minimize waste and ensure freshness.
- Provided exceptional customer service by addressing inquiries and concerns promptly.
- Organized weekly inventory assessments to streamline ordering processes and reduce shortages.
- Received produce deliveries and unloaded produce.
- Monitored inventory levels to ensure adequate supply of merchandise was available at all times.
- Ordered stock from suppliers according to established purchasing procedures.
- Performed periodic inventories of stock levels in order to maintain accurate records.
- Resolved customer complaints in a professional manner.
- Assisted customers with produce questions and special orders.
- Worked closely with other departments such as marketing and accounting when necessary.
- Maintained comprehensive compliance with workplace and food safety standards to protect staff and customers.
- Enforced company policies regarding employee conduct while working in the department.
- Ensured that departmental standards were met in regards to product freshness, presentation, safety and sanitation guidelines.
- Maintained a clean work area by cleaning counters, shelves and displays regularly.
- Conducted regular inspections of the store's perishables section to ensure it meets health regulations.
- Created weekly schedules for staff members based on customer traffic patterns.
- Organized and supervised the receiving, stocking, rotating, pricing and merchandising of all produce items.
- Provided training for new employees on proper handling of produce merchandise.
- Demonstrated an understanding of food safety principles related to perishable goods handling.
- 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.
- Trimmed, washed, and bundled produce.
- Lead by example and took responsibility for all actions drive culture of performance excellence.
- Provided clear, attractive and consistent signage.
- Maintained department equipment and advised general manager of equipment repair needs.
- Prepared weekly schedules to verify proper floor coverage within fiscal guidelines.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
- Held regular one-on-one meetings with employees to review performance and priorities and provide feedback.
Produce Clerk
United Supermarkets
Perryton
06.2018 - 05.2021
- Stocked fresh produce displays with attention to quality and presentation.
- Assisted customers in selecting fruits and vegetables, providing product knowledge.
- Monitored inventory levels to ensure availability of popular items.
- Maintained cleanliness of produce area, adhering to safety standards.
- Rotated stock regularly to prevent spoilage and maintain freshness.
- Responded promptly to customer inquiries, offering assistance as needed.
- Loaded, unloaded and moved heavy products using material loading equipment.
- Removed expired and overripe items to provide freshest options and eliminate health risks.
- Checked prices and located products for customers.
- Greeted customers and offered to help locate produce items.
Education
Perryton High School
Perryton, TexasSkills
- Inventory management
- Food safety
- Customer service
- Team training
- Communication skills
- Time management
- Staff supervision
- Ordering procedures
- Department leadership
- Retail management experience
- Retail inventory management
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Assistant Produce Manager
United Supermarkets
07.2025 - Current
Produce Manager
United Supermarkets
02.2022 - 06.2025
Assistant Produce Manager
United Supermarkets
06.2021 - 02.2022
Produce Clerk
United Supermarkets
06.2018 - 05.2021
Perryton High School