Produce Department Team Leader

Company: Whole Foods Market
Location: Bethesda
Posted on: February 1, 2025

Job Description:

Job ResponsibilitiesKey Responsibilities:

• Assist the Team Leader: Collaborate with the Team Leader to ensure seamless daily operations, including profitability, expense control, buying, merchandising, labor, regulatory compliance, and special projects assigned.
• Lead and Develop Team Members: Foster a positive work environment, lead and develop team members to achieve their full potential, and promote a culture of outstanding teamwork, mutual respect, and exceptional morale.
• Enhance Store Experience: Develop and maintain creative store layouts and product merchandising to enhance the customer experience and drive sales.
• Analyze Sales and Reports: Assist the Team Leader in analyzing sales, reports, and labor to inform business decisions and drive growth.
• Develop Product Knowledge: Stay up-to-date on new products, demonstrate advanced product knowledge, and share expertise with team members.
• Manage Vendor Relationships: Develop and maintain good vendor relationships, identify new opportunities, and ensure timely and accurate paperwork submission.
• Support Team Leader: Serve as a point person and departmental person in charge in the absence of the Team Leader, ensuring continuity and smooth operations.
• Set High Standards: Establish and maintain high standards of retail execution, consistently communicating and modeling Whole Foods Market's vision and goals.
• Lead by Example: Foster a positive environment by leading by example, demonstrating Whole Foods Market's core values, and promoting a culture of excellence.Job RequirementsEssential Skills and Experience:
  • Leadership Experience: 6+ months of supervisory experience in a retail environment.
  • Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Excellent interpersonal, motivational, team-building, and customer relationship skills.
  • Product Knowledge: Advanced knowledge of products, including regulations and safety policies.
  • Mathematical Skills: Proficient mathematical skills for assessing financial performance, monitoring profitability, and managing inventory.
  • Decision-Making: Demonstrated decision-making ability, leadership skills, and ability to prioritize and delegate.Working ConditionsPhysical Requirements:
    • Lifting: Ability to lift 50 pounds.
    • Standing and Walking: 6-8 hours of standing and walking in an 8-hour workday.
    • Hand Use: Single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing, and pulling.
    • Work Environment: Ability to work in a wet and cold environment, with exposure to FDA-approved cleaning chemicals and temperatures up to 90 degrees Fahrenheit.
    • Flexible Schedule: Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

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