Assistant Produce Manager

Why choose us? Are you ready to take the next step in your leadership career? Join us for an exciting opportunity as an Assistant Produce Department Manager, where freshness, merchandising excellence, and customer service come together. At Albertsons Companies, we are looking for team-focused managers who are passionate about fresh food, quality, and people. As an Assistant Produce Department Manager, you will help oversee daily produce operations, ensure high standards for freshness and presentation, and drive sales through strong merchandising and inventory control. This role offers a fast‑paced, hands‑on environment where your leadership directly impacts customer trust and department performance. Why choose us? Are you ready to take the next step in your leadership career? Join us for an exciting opportunity as an Assistant Produce Department Manager, where freshness, merchandising excellence, and customer service come together. At Albertsons Companies, we are looking for team-focused managers who are passionate about fresh food, quality, and people. As an Assistant Produce Department Manager, you will help oversee daily produce operations, ensure high standards for freshness and presentation, and drive sales through strong merchandising and inventory control. This role offers a fast‑paced, hands‑on environment where your leadership directly impacts customer trust and department performance. Bring your flavor Building the future of food and well‑being starts with fresh, high‑quality produce. Bring your passion for freshness, presentation, and team leadership to a role where you set quality standards, support your associates, and deliver vibrant, market‑fresh produce customers can see, feel, and trust every day. Main Responsibilities Help oversee daily operations of the Produce Department with a focus on freshness, quality, and customer service Deliver knowledgeable, friendly service and ensure associates demonstrate strong product knowledge Assist with executing corporate merchandising programs, planograms, seasonal sets, and promotional displays Maintain full, fresh, clean, and visually appealing produce displays at all times Assist with managing product rotation, remove damaged or unsellable items, and maintain freshness standards Assist with ordering, receiving, inspection, and store product following food safety and rotation guidelines Help with managing shrink through inventory controls, root‑cause identification, and waste‑reduction strategies Assist with building and managing labor schedules aligned with business needs Assist with training, coaching, and developing produce associates while maintaining a positive team environment Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, safety, and company operational standards Perform Product Department duties as needed and assume responsibility for department operations in the absence of the Produce Manager Soft Skills We are looking for candidates who possess the following: Strong customer‑service mindset with attention to freshness and detail Effective leadership, communication, and coaching skills Strong organization, prioritization, and problem‑solving abilities Ability to lead in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment Competencies Produce merchandising and freshness execution Inventory management, ordering, and shrink control #J-18808-Ljbffr Shaw’s and Star Market