Produce Associate Team Leader

Summary: Reports directly to Team Leader. Assists in overall management and supervision of the Department. Can be Responsible for Team Member hiring, development, and terminations as designated by TL. Also responsible for profitability, expense control, buying/merchandising, regularity compliance, and special projects as assigned by TL. Complete accountability for all assigned aspects of department operations. Will Do: Assigned by TL with goal to master all areas of responsibility: 1. TEAM MEMBER DEVELOPMENT Consistently, communicate and model Whole Foods vision and goal. Assist in the interview, selection, training, development, and counseling of Team Members in a manner, which builds and sustains a high performing team and minimizes turn over. Discuss hiring and termination decisions with guidance of Bakery Team Leader, Store Team Leader and Coordinator. Establish and maintain a positive work environment. 2. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT Manage inventory to achieve targeted gross profit margin. Manage the ordering process to meet Whole Foods Market quality standards, maintain competitive pricing and achieve targeted sales 3. MERCHANDISING/MARKETING MANAGEMENT Develop and maintain creative store layout and product merchandising in support of regional and national vision 4. COMMUNICATION Establish and maintain collaborative and productive working relationship with Team Leader, STL, Regional Team, Team Leaders, and all Team Members. Model and cultivate effective inter-department and inter-store communication. 5. MANAGEMENT REPORTING Provide accurate, complete information in daily, weekly, monthly, annual and “ad hoc” management reports. 6. REGULATORY COMPLIANCE Maintain comprehensive knowledge of, and ensure compliance with relevant regularity rules and standards, including: OSHA, Department of Labor, Health and Sanitation, FDA, Department of Agriculture, Weights and Measures, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
REQUIREMENTS
1. 1-2 years department experience preferred. 2. Passion and appreciation for department. 3. Clear and effective communicator. 4. Patient and enjoys working and mentoring people. 5. Ability to work well with others as a team. 6. Strong organizational skills. 7. Knowledge of all relevant Whole Foods Market policies and standards.