Produce Team Leader

Company: Whole Foods Market
Location: Ashburn
Posted on: November 4, 2024

Job Description:

Provides overall leadership to the Produce team. Responsible for all aspects of daily operations, including profitability, expense control, buying, merchandising, labor, regulatory compliance and special projects. Accountable for Team Member hiring, development, corrective actions and separations. A positive company image is maintained by providing courteous, friendly and efficient service to customers and Team Members.

Job Responsibilities:

* Holds ATLs, supervisors and Team Members accountable for delivering outstanding customer service.
* Builds a positive work environment of outstanding teamwork, mutual respect and exceptional morale.
* Makes hiring and separation decisions.
* Maintains proper product assortment, merchandising and inventory control.
* Establishes and maintains collaborative and productive working relationships with department leaders and with vendors.
* Sustains exceptional level of knowledge / awareness of relevant competitors and industry trends.
* Sets and achieves the highest standards of retail execution.
* Fosters and encourages a positive environment of outstanding teamwork, mutual respect and exceptional morale.
* Maintains awareness of customer flows and needs and directs Team Members as necessary to satisfy and delight customers; responds promptly to customer needs and questions.
* Selects, trains, develops, mentors, motivates and counsels Team Members in a manner that sustains a high-performance team and minimizes turnover.
* Provides timely, thorough and thoughtful performance evaluations.
* Consistently communicates and models WFM vision and goals.

Job Skills:

* Sustains exceptional level of knowledge and awareness of relevant competitors and industry trends.
* Advanced knowledge of products, buying, pricing, merchandising and inventory management.
* Food safety certification.
* Excellent interpersonal, motivational, team building and customer relationship skills.
* Capable of teaching others in a positive and constructive manner.
* Product knowledge.
* Proficient mathematical skills for assessing financial performance, monitoring profitability and managing inventory.
* Demonstrated decision-making ability, leadership skills and ability to prioritize and delegate.
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office and operations-related applications.

Experience:

* 24+ months retail experience including 12+ months of team leadership experience.

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions:

* Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
* In an 8-hour work day: standing/walking 6-8 hours.
* Hand use: single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling.
* Work requires the following motions: bending, twisting, squatting and reaching.
* Exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals.
* Exposure to temperatures: 90 degrees Fahrenheit.
* Ability to work in a wet and cold environment.
* Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and holidays as needed.
* Ability to use tools and equipment, including box cutters, electric pallet jacks and other heavy machinery.

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