Produce Department Manager in Ashland, Missouri at Moser's
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Job Description
Now Hiring: Produce Department Manager – Immediate Opening
Location: Moser’s Grocery Store – Ashland, MO
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Get Paid. Get Perks. Get Ownership.
Join a 100% employee-owned company where your work directly contributes to your future. Looking for a produce management, grocery leadership, or food retail opportunity in Ashland, MO? As a Produce Department Manager, you’ll oversee daily produce operations, lead team members, manage inventory and merchandising, and ensure fresh, high-quality products and exceptional customer service in a fast-paced grocery store environment.
What You Get
- Weekly pay + competitive wages
- Employee-Owned (ESOP) – earn company stock at no cost to you
- Full-time, stable hours
- Leadership development and advancement opportunities
- Hands-on experience in produce operations and retail management
- Opportunity to grow within store leadership roles
- A team-focused environment where you can take ownership
What You’ll Do
- Oversee all daily operations of the produce department
- Ensure product freshness, quality, and proper produce handling procedures
- Manage inventory levels, product ordering, shrink control, and waste reduction
- Lead, supervise, train, and develop produce department team members
- Maintain attractive, organized, and fully stocked produce displays
- Monitor department sales trends and implement strategies to improve profitability
- Provide excellent customer service and assist customers with produce selection and recommendations
- Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and storage standards
- Collaborate with store leadership on pricing, merchandising, and promotional initiatives
- Maintain equipment and ensure a clean, organized produce department environment
What We’re Looking For
- Previous produce department, grocery retail, or food retail experience preferred
- Prior leadership or department management experience preferred
- Strong knowledge of produce handling, storage, and food safety regulations
- Experience with inventory management, shrink control, and merchandising techniques
- Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to train, lead, and develop a team
- Basic computer and inventory system knowledge preferred
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
- Flexible full-time availability (days, evenings, weekends, holidays)
Work Environment
- Fast-paced grocery store produce department
- Exposure to coolers, misting systems, damp produce, and refrigerated areas
- Standing for extended periods; lifting up to 50 lbs
This is not an official description but represents major responsibilities a new hire can expect to perform.
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