Produce Assistant Manager

Produce Assistant Manager Requires open availability, including evenings and weekends. Purpose: The Produce Assistant Manager will provide a high level of service to River Valley Co-op's internal and external customers and will be responsible for building and maintaining a friendly and welcoming atmosphere within our Co-op locations. The Produce Assistant Manager will be responsible for providing leadership to the Easthampton produce department operations and financial performance, establishing and sustaining relationships with consumers, and providing guidance and direction to our produce department staff. Additionally, the Produce Assistant Manager will help to initiate and maintain a department culture of engagement and creativity through training and positive influence in all Co-op locations. Qualifications ESSENTIAL Two (2) years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge of and passion for produce, including an understanding of local production and seasonality. Ability to maintain a professional and mutually beneficial relationship with vendors and farmers. Outstanding customer service skills. Attention to detail and good organizational skills. Flexible - willingness to be open, to learn, and to take on new responsibilities. Demonstrate objectivity, neutrality, and calm. Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to understand and use calculations needed to achieve margin goals, manage payroll, project sales, and assist with managing department expenses. Ability to read and comprehend instructions. Ability to work as a collaborative team player. Ability to follow through on systems, procedures, and policies. Ability to work efficiently and safely in a fast-paced environment. Ability to be flexible and to adapt to changing conditions quickly. Ability to manage time with consistent weekly deadlines for reporting and other time-sensitive assignments. Ability to use computers and applicable software and programs, specifically Microsoft Office and Google Suite. Demonstrated ability to work with customers and co-workers from various cultural backgrounds. FUNCTIONAL Ability to exert well-paced mobility for up to 8 hours, including standing, walking, bending, and squatting. Ability to use hands or fingers to handle or feel. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision. Repetitive use of hands for grasping, pushing, pulling, and fine manipulation. Ability to use office equipment: computer, Point of Sale, scanner, fax, copier. Ability to work in cold, wet conditions. Ability to lift up to 75 lbs. For more details and full job description please see website.