Full Time Produce Management Assistant

About the position

The Produce Management Assistant is responsible for managing and supervising up to 20 associates in the Produce Department and may also oversee the Floral Department. This role includes the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these departments, ensuring compliance with Harris Teeter's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing and training associates, planning, assigning, and directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining associates, and addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise up to 20 associates in the Produce Department.
• Oversee the Floral Department as assigned.
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with company policies and applicable laws.
• Interview and train associates.
• Plan, assign, and direct work.
• Assist in appraising performance.
• Reward and discipline associates.
• Address complaints and resolve problems.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED; or two to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to participate in and successfully complete required training.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos in English.
• Ability to write simple correspondence in English.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations.
• Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and perform operations using units of American money and weight measurement.
• Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.