Produce Manager at Caledonia Food Cooperative Inc – St Johnsbury, Vermont

About Caledonia Food Co-op

Caledonia Food Co-op is a member-owned grocery store that draws together the diverse communities of Caledonia County and surrounding areas in an inclusive space supporting food justice, local resilience, environmental stewardship, area food producers and a vibrant downtown St. Johnsbury.

Essential Job Duties

• Supervise and manage Produce staff
• Staffing and scheduling of Produce Department
• Model impeccable and admirable leadership qualities, identify and develop leadership qualities in others, support succession planning and provide ongoing staff training/development
• Achieve and maintain Produce departmental goals for sales, margin, and superior customer service
• Administrative duties, including ordering, inventory, recruitment, training, performance management, discipline, departmental sales, and other duties as assigned
• Negotiate with suppliers for favorable prices, terms, quality, and delivery
• Coordinate sale specials, demos, and utilize available advertising
• Evaluate suppliers and investigate new sources of supply with a focus on local suppliers/farms

Additional Duties

• Represent the company when dealing with vendors and local businesses
• Assist in special projects/duties as assigned by Store Manager/General Manager

Essential Skills

• Excellent customer service skills for both internal and external customers
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work under pressure
• Ability to effectively delegate tasks, train, and motivate staff
• Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills
• Ability to effectively monitor, maintain, and improve staff performance by respectfully and constructively delivering coaching and counseling to staff

Essential Mental & Physical Requirements

• Works independently with limited guidance
• Performs a variety of tasks independently as dictated by organizational demands
• Relates information to diverse individuals both orally and in writing
• Must have good analytical ability and be proficient in math
• Standing for long periods, bending, walking, reaching, and sitting
• Ability to climb up and down stepladders and stairs daily
• Able to lift and carry up 50 lbs. as needed throughout the day

Experience and Educational Requirements

• A minimum of three years’ experience in a Produce Management role or an Associate degree and 1 year of applicable experience.

Other Qualifications

• Ability to safely and successfully perform essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA & other federal, state & local standards - including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards
• Ability to maintain reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA & other federal, state and local standards
• Compliance with all personnel policies