Assistant Produce Manager

Assistant Produce Manager

The Assistant Produce Manager supports the Produce Manager in leading all daily operations of the produce department. This role ensures high-quality, fresh products, drives sales, and maintains strong merchandising standards while helping lead and develop the produce team to deliver an excellent customer experience.

Key Responsibilities

Department Operations

• Assist in overseeing receiving, stocking, rotation, and inventory management
• Ensure proper handling and storage to maintain product freshness and quality
• Monitor inventory levels to reduce shrink and maintain strong in-stock conditions
• Support ordering processes and backroom organization

Customer Service & Sales

• Provide outstanding customer service and assist with product selection and questions
• Promote sales through product knowledge, sampling, and suggestive selling
• Maintain full, clean, and visually appealing displays

Team Leadership & Development

• Train, coach, and support produce clerks
• Assign daily tasks and ensure productivity standards are met
• Reinforce company expectations, safety, and performance standards
• Help support hiring, onboarding, and team development

Merchandising & Presentation

• Maintain attractive displays with accurate pricing and signage
• Ensure proper rotation (FIFO) and removal of outdated or damaged product
• Execute planograms, seasonal sets, and promotional displays

Food Safety & Compliance

• Ensure adherence to food safety, sanitation, and health regulations
• Monitor temperature controls and proper product handling practices
• Maintain compliance with all company policies and safety standards

Operational & Financial Support

• Assist with inventory counts, shrink control, and ordering accuracy
• Support tracking of sales, margin, and labor performance
• Help drive department results through consistent execution

Qualifications

• Previous produce or grocery experience preferred
• Knowledge of fresh product handling and rotation
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Basic math and computer skills
• Flexible schedule including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays

Key Competencies

• Customer Focus
• Product Knowledge
• Leadership & Team Development
• Merchandising Execution
• Attention to Detail
• Time Management

Work Environment

• Fast-paced retail grocery environment
• Frequent lifting, bending, and stocking (up to 4060 lbs)
• Exposure to wet rack areas, coolers, and varying temperatures