CRAIG HARRISON
Seaford Rise,SA
Summary
Helpful Produce Manager experienced in produce department responsibilities, including ordering, receiving, merchandising, stocking and hiring and training new staff members. Dedicated to maintaining full and fresh produce department through proper rotation of products. Delights customers with freshest inventory and selection available. Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Fresh Produce Manager
Woolworths Group
Noarlunga And Various Locations, SA
02.1997 - Current
- Orchestrated performance-oriented environment by closely supporting 6 team members
- Strengthened profits by reducing waste, controlling shrinkage and increasing team efficiency with optimized workflows.
- Planned attractive produce displays, using color and texture to enhance.
- Kept department equipment in working order and advised general manager of equipment repair or replacement needs.
- Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages.
- Boosted sales with creative merchandising abilities and expertise in implementing effective promotions.
- Enhanced communication between patrons and team members to cultivate upbeat, team-oriented culture. With VOC (voice of customer) at 80%
- Maintained produce area and kept produce storage area clean and sanitary.
- Organized efficient merchandise replenishment strategies to keep shelves stocked and well-organized for customers.
- Assisted customers with produce questions.
- Performed statistical analyses to gather data for operational and forecast team needs.
- Trimmed, washed and bundled produce.
- Coached and mentored new team members.
Education
Supermarket - Ongoing Training
Woolworths Group
Skills
- Operational Efficiency
- Fiscal Management
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Departmental Procedures
- Budget Adherence
- Customer Service
- Inventory Control Procedures
- Restocking Produce
- Promotion Implementation
- Knowledge of All Produce
- Display Creation
- Retail Management
Accomplishments
- Achieved State based Awards in recognition of sales and management.
- Won an interstate study tour. Obtaining greatest % increase of stock sold in the region.
- Supervised team of 30+ staff members as Duty Manager.
References
- Neil Dean - Retired Store Manager, Equipment Project Manager, Woolworths Ltd
Contact number:-0404 829 583
- Morag Simpson - Customer Service Manager, Woolworths Ltd Colonnades
Contact number:- 0402 418 847
- Darren Bermingham - Produce Team Support, Woolworths Ltd Woodcroft
Contact number:-0447 279 146
Timeline
Fresh Produce Manager
Woolworths Group
02.1997 - Current
Supermarket - Ongoing Training
Woolworths Group
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