Produce Manager Jobs
Produce Manager jobs are open across grocery retail, wholesale distribution, and food service, with specializations in fresh department oversight, inventory management, and vendor relations, at every level from assistant produce manager to department director. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Job Requisition: 565156
Address: USA-NC-Wilson-3711 Peppermill Dr, North
Store Code: Store 02552 Produce/Perishable (7233391)
Food Lion has been providing an easy, fresh and affordable shopping experience to the communities we serve since 1957. Today, our 82,000 associates serve more than 10 million customers a week across 10 Southeastern and Mid-Atlantic states.
PRIMARY PURPOSE
Support the management and duties of store operations to meet financial and sales goals. Build associate and customer relations and promote a strong culture in support of Food Lion Strategy. Maintain solid communications with the management team, all associates in the store and throughout the organization.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage the Produce Department, including hiring, training and developing department associates
- Supervise the performance of all duties and responsibilities of department associates and provides ongoing performance management, training and conducts timely formal performance appraisals for direct reports
- Daily management of labor (i.e. expected live) and the coaching of associates to achieve productivity expectation
- Providing leadership and motivation within the store to promote a culture reflective of our Guiding Principles, Core Values, Vision and Strategy
- Support the achievement of budgeted financial and operating results
- Smile and maintain an atmosphere of enthusiastic customer awareness with primary emphasis on fast, easy, flexible and friendly customer service all while creating a positive shopping experience for customers
- Role model outstanding, friendly customer service and use skills and knowledge of department products to offer solutions that meet or exceed customers' expectations
- Control store expenses through proper ordering, care for supplies and equipment
- Understand and use company tools such as; financial reports, average cost inventory system (ACIS), scheduling, productivity, ordering (CAO), and business information systems
- Perform duties that ensure department appearance, quality, variety, workplace safety, food safety and department sanitation are consistently maintained
- Ensure Produce Department schedules are written to provide extraordinary customer service at all times
- Has a complete understanding of scheduling, sales, projections, wage percent, interviewing, hiring, training, company information, and all other items deemed necessary to manage the Produce Department
- Ensure that ordering, receiving, preparation, conditioning and displaying of merchandise is done in accordance with policies and guidelines
- Observe and correct all unsafe conditions that could cause associate or customer accidents
- Record and report all associate and customer accidents in accordance with established Food Lion procedures
- Monitor shrink ensuring that inventory is accounted for; provide coaching for associates to recognize and prevent losses
- Ensure that all advertising and sales promotion materials and signage applicable to the Produce Department are properly utilized
- Ensure compliance with local, state and federal regulations
- Adhere to all company guidelines, policies and standard practices
- Maintain security standards
- Successfully complete Computer Based Training (CBT), Training Packet and Training Aid courses
- Provide recognition of accomplishments and offers constructive counseling when necessary as it relates to achieving customer satisfaction and service while building store sales
- Perform all other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
- High school graduate or equivalent preferred
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication and customer service skills
- Good understanding of store operations preferred
- Ability and willingness to learn multiple tasks and technical requirements of the job
- Ability to use technical information to solve problems
- Ability to lead and direct others
- Must meet minimum age requirements to perform specific job functions
- Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations
- Must be accredited by the National Registry of Food Safety Professionals or similar accrediting organization as a "Certified Food Safety Manager" or will be required to attend company provided training and have the ability to achieve accreditation within the first 90 days of employment; Accreditation must be maintained while employed in a position
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to use computers and other communication systems required to perform job functions
- Ability to use hand held computers for orders, mark downs, scan outs, and inventory
- Stand 100% of the time, frequently walking short distances
- Ability to push or pull up to 2000 pounds using a pallet jack or float
- Perform repetitive hand and arm motions
- Bend and lift products weighing up to 15 lbs. continuously, 25 lbs. frequently, and approximately 100 lbs. on occasion
- Be able to handle a variety of substances associated with cleaning and packaging materials, and household cleaners
- Frequent reaching and grasping at waist level: occasionally above shoulder or below waist level
- Meet established volume activity standards for the position
- Tolerate working in extreme hot/cold temperatures for up to 20 minutes at a time
- Have sufficient visual ability to check invoices, dates, and other written documents
Food Lion provides equal employment opportunities to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions) national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity or gender expression or any other characteristic protected by law.
Job Requisition: 565156
Address: USA-NC-Wilson-3711 Peppermill Dr, North
Store Code: Store 02552 Produce/Perishable (7233391)
Food Lion has been providing an easy, fresh and affordable shopping experience to the communities we serve since 1957. Today, our 82,000 associates serve more than 10 million customers a week across 10 Southeastern and Mid-Atlantic states.
PRIMARY PURPOSE
Support the management and duties of store operations to meet financial and sales goals. Build associate and customer relations and promote a strong culture in support of Food Lion Strategy. Maintain solid communications with the management team, all associates in the store and throughout the organization.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage the Produce Department, including hiring, training and developing department associates
- Supervise the performance of all duties and responsibilities of department associates and provides ongoing performance management, training and conducts timely formal performance appraisals for direct reports
- Daily management of labor (i.e. expected live) and the coaching of associates to achieve productivity expectation
- Providing leadership and motivation within the store to promote a culture reflective of our Guiding Principles, Core Values, Vision and Strategy
- Support the achievement of budgeted financial and operating results
- Smile and maintain an atmosphere of enthusiastic customer awareness with primary emphasis on fast, easy, flexible and friendly customer service all while creating a positive shopping experience for customers
- Role model outstanding, friendly customer service and use skills and knowledge of department products to offer solutions that meet or exceed customers' expectations
- Control store expenses through proper ordering, care for supplies and equipment
- Understand and use company tools such as; financial reports, average cost inventory system (ACIS), scheduling, productivity, ordering (CAO), and business information systems
- Perform duties that ensure department appearance, quality, variety, workplace safety, food safety and department sanitation are consistently maintained
- Ensure Produce Department schedules are written to provide extraordinary customer service at all times
- Has a complete understanding of scheduling, sales, projections, wage percent, interviewing, hiring, training, company information, and all other items deemed necessary to manage the Produce Department
- Ensure that ordering, receiving, preparation, conditioning and displaying of merchandise is done in accordance with policies and guidelines
- Observe and correct all unsafe conditions that could cause associate or customer accidents
- Record and report all associate and customer accidents in accordance with established Food Lion procedures
- Monitor shrink ensuring that inventory is accounted for; provide coaching for associates to recognize and prevent losses
- Ensure that all advertising and sales promotion materials and signage applicable to the Produce Department are properly utilized
- Ensure compliance with local, state and federal regulations
- Adhere to all company guidelines, policies and standard practices
- Maintain security standards
- Successfully complete Computer Based Training (CBT), Training Packet and Training Aid courses
- Provide recognition of accomplishments and offers constructive counseling when necessary as it relates to achieving customer satisfaction and service while building store sales
- Perform all other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
- High school graduate or equivalent preferred
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication and customer service skills
- Good understanding of store operations preferred
- Ability and willingness to learn multiple tasks and technical requirements of the job
- Ability to use technical information to solve problems
- Ability to lead and direct others
- Must meet minimum age requirements to perform specific job functions
- Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations
- Must be accredited by the National Registry of Food Safety Professionals or similar accrediting organization as a "Certified Food Safety Manager" or will be required to attend company provided training and have the ability to achieve accreditation within the first 90 days of employment; Accreditation must be maintained while employed in a position
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to use computers and other communication systems required to perform job functions
- Ability to use hand held computers for orders, mark downs, scan outs, and inventory
- Stand 100% of the time, frequently walking short distances
- Ability to push or pull up to 2000 pounds using a pallet jack or float
- Perform repetitive hand and arm motions
- Bend and lift products weighing up to 15 lbs. continuously, 25 lbs. frequently, and approximately 100 lbs. on occasion
- Be able to handle a variety of substances associated with cleaning and packaging materials, and household cleaners
- Frequent reaching and grasping at waist level: occasionally above shoulder or below waist level
- Meet established volume activity standards for the position
- Tolerate working in extreme hot/cold temperatures for up to 20 minutes at a time
- Have sufficient visual ability to check invoices, dates, and other written documents
Food Lion provides equal employment opportunities to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions) national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity or gender expression or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Who's Hiring
- Food Lion48
- Whole Foods Market19
- Hannaford15
- Hy-Vee5
- Fresh Food Concepts5F
Top Industries Hiring
- Retail
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in produce manager jobs.
- Two or more years of produce department or fresh foods experience in a retail or wholesale setting
- Demonstrated ability to manage shrink, control inventory, and meet department sales targets
- Knowledge of product rotation, freshness standards, and cold chain handling procedures
- Experience ordering from vendors or distributors and managing weekly cost budgets
- Current food safety handler or food safety manager certification
- Ability to lift up to fifty pounds and work in refrigerated environments for extended periods
Tips for Your Produce Manager Job Search
Tailor your resume to fresh metrics
Hiring managers want to see shrink percentages, case count volume, and department sales you've owned. Pull those numbers from your past roles and put them in the work history section, not buried in a summary.
Get your food safety certification current
Many produce manager postings require a current food handler or food safety manager certification. If yours has lapsed, renew it before applying so you don't get screened out at the first resume review.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists produce manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target banner size in your search
Independent grocers, regional chains, and national banners hire produce managers differently. Regional and independent operators often promote from within, so apply even when you're slightly under the stated experience requirement.
Prepare for a walk-through interview
Many produce manager interviews include a live department walk where you're asked to identify issues, assess product quality, or suggest a reset. Practice talking through what you'd look at during a floor walk before you go in.
Negotiate schedule flexibility, not just pay
Early morning delivery windows and six-day schedules are common in produce. When you get an offer, ask about scheduling structure, closing rotation, and holiday coverage before you sign so the job matches your life.
Produce Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most produce managers?
Food Lion, Whole Foods Market, and Hannaford are hiring the most produce managers right now, with openings concentrated in North Carolina, Virginia, and Pennsylvania, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Volume tends to increase in spring and early summer as fresh demand picks up.
How many produce manager jobs are remote?
About 20% of produce manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how hands-on the role is. The portions of the role most likely to allow remote work are vendor communication, ordering, and administrative scheduling rather than floor-level department management.
How do you become a produce manager?
Most produce managers start in an entry-level grocery or fresh foods role, then move into a lead or key holder position to build ordering and scheduling experience. Earning a food safety manager certification strengthens your candidacy. From there, applying to assistant produce manager roles at regional or independent grocers is a common path to a full department manager title.
Can you get hired as a produce manager with little experience?
Yes, especially at independent grocers and smaller regional banners that promote from within. If your direct produce experience is limited, emphasize transferable skills like perishable handling, vendor check-in, inventory counting, or any food service role where freshness and waste reduction mattered. Getting a food handler certification before you apply also signals commitment to the work.
What does the produce manager interview process look like?
Expect a phone screen with HR followed by an in-person interview with the store manager or director of operations. Many interviews include a walk through the produce department where you're asked to assess display quality, identify shrink issues, or talk through how you'd handle a vendor substitution. Practical scenario questions about ordering, scheduling, and food safety compliance are standard.
Where can I find and apply to produce manager jobs?
You can find and apply to produce manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that fit your experience level and department background, then apply directly to each listing that matches what you're looking for.
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