Willam Hodge
Massey,Auckland
Summary
Successful Produce Manager with 25+ years experience. Expertise in inventory management, quality control, and food safety compliance. Proven ability to maintain freshness and safety standards while delivering excellent customer service. Recognized for training and coaching team members to maintain best practice and uphold high standards.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Produce Manager
Woolworths
Westgate
11.2008 - Current
- Managed daily inventory levels to ensure product availability.
- Replenished, rotated and culled displays several times daily.
- Conducted regular quality checks on produce to maintain freshness standards.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations in the workplace.
- Assisted customers with inquiries regarding product selections and features.
- Trained and coached new team members.
- Trained staff on proper handling and storage of perishable items.
- Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to all safety regulations and policies.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
Produce Manager
Foodtown
Lynmall
02.2008 - 11.2008
- Managed daily operations of fresh produce department.
- Planned attractive displays, replenishing purchased items to maintain eye-catching appearance.
- Lead by example and took responsibility for all actions drive culture of performance excellence.
Produce Manager
Foodtown
Kelston
02.2007 - 02.2008
- Managed daily operations of fresh produce department.
Produce Manager
Foodtown Te Atatu South
Te Atatu
2004 - 02.2007
- Managed daily operations of fresh produce department.
Produce Manager
Woolworths
Helensville
09.2000 - 2001
- Managed daily operations of produce department ensuring product quality and freshness.
Produce Manager
New World
Browns Bay
01.1999 - 11.2000
- Managed daily operations of produce department ensuring product quality and freshness.
- Priced produce to achieve margin and sales goals while maintaining competitive pricing profile.
- Monitored and maintained quality standards for all produce items, ensuring freshness and safety compliance.
Produce Manager
Woolworths Te Atatu North
Te Atatu
2002 - 2004
- Managed daily operations of fresh produce department.
Produce Assistant Manager
Woolworths
Newmarket
2001 - 2002
- Supported daily operations by preparing fresh produce for sale and display.
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
Rangitoto College
AucklandSkills
- Inventory management
- Quality control
- Compliance auditing
- Visual merchandising
- Perishable item handling
- Customer relationship management
- Staff training
- Team leadership
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Task prioritization
Timeline
Produce Manager
Woolworths
11.2008 - Current
Produce Manager
Foodtown
02.2008 - 11.2008
Produce Manager
Foodtown
02.2007 - 02.2008
Produce Manager
Woolworths
09.2000 - 2001
Produce Manager
New World
01.1999 - 11.2000
Produce Manager
Foodtown Te Atatu South
2004 - 02.2007
Produce Manager
Woolworths Te Atatu North
2002 - 2004
Produce Assistant Manager
Woolworths
2001 - 2002
Some College (No Degree) -
Rangitoto College