Assistant Produce Manager

Assistant Produce Manager

Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Join us for an exciting opportunity at Albertsons Companies, where innovation and customer service go hand-in-hand!

At Albertsons Companies, we are looking for someone who's not just seeking a job, but someone who wants to make an impact. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to lead, innovate, and contribute to the growth of a company that values great service and lasting customer relationships. This position offers the chance to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment that's constantly evolving.

Position Summary

The Assistant Produce Manager supports the Produce Manager in overseeing daily produce department operations, ensuring exceptional customer service, product freshness, food safety compliance, and department profitability. This position assists with inventory management, merchandising, associate development, shrink control, and operational execution while helping maintain a fresh, clean, and inviting produce department that meets company standards.

Key Responsibilities Department Operations

• Assist in managing daily produce department activities and workflows.
• Ensure produce items are properly received, handled, stocked, rotated, and displayed.
• Support inventory management through ordering, receiving, and maintaining proper stock levels.
• Monitor product quality, freshness, and presentation throughout the day.
• Help coordinate department production and replenishment to meet customer demand.
• Assist with maintaining accurate inventory and minimizing product loss.

Customer Service

• Deliver exceptional customer service and create a positive shopping experience.
• Assist customers with product selection, preparation suggestions, and product-related inquiries.
• Resolve customer concerns promptly and professionally.
• Promote department products through product knowledge and suggestive selling.
• Support a customer-focused culture throughout the department.

Merchandising & Sales

• Maintain attractive, clean, and fully stocked produce displays.
• Ensure pricing, signage, and promotional materials are accurate and current.
• Support seasonal, promotional, and sales-driving merchandising programs.
• Monitor sales trends and identify opportunities to improve performance.
• Ensure department presentation reflects freshness, quality, and abundance.

Food Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, health, and company standards.
• Monitor product rotation, code dates, and freshness standards.
• Maintain department cleanliness, organization, and sanitation.
• Ensure proper handling, storage, and disposal of produce products.
• Promote and enforce safe work practices among all associates.

Leadership & Team Development

• Assist with training, coaching, and developing produce associates.
• Provide daily direction and support to department team members.
• Foster a positive work environment built on teamwork, accountability, and respect.
• Assist with labor planning and scheduling efforts.
• Serve as acting department leader in the Produce Manager's absence.

Financial Performance

• Assist in managing department expenses, inventory, and shrink reduction initiatives.
• Support achievement of sales, labor, and profit goals.
• Monitor productivity and operational efficiency.
• Help identify opportunities to improve profitability and customer satisfaction.
• Support initiatives that drive sales growth and operational excellence.

Qualifications Required

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous produce, grocery, retail, food service, or related experience.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities.
• Basic understanding of produce handling, merchandising, and inventory management.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Preferred

• Previous supervisory or leadership experience.
• Experience in produce operations or grocery retail management.
• Knowledge of inventory control, ordering systems, and shrink management.
• Familiarity with food safety and sanitation regulations.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling of up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to bend, stoop, reach, kneel, and perform repetitive motions.
• Ability to work in refrigerated environments and varying temperatures.
• Manual dexterity required for stocking, trimming, and handling produce products.

Success Factors

• Strong leadership and team-development skills.
• Commitment to exceptional customer service.
• Passion for product quality, freshness, and presentation.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Attention to detail and inventory accuracy.
• Focus on safety, operational excellence, and profitability.
• Ability to drive sales while maintaining high standards for quality and customer satisfaction.

We also provide a variety of benefits including:

• Competitive wages paid weekly
• Access to up to 50% of your earned wages before payday, via our partnership with Stream
• Associate discounts
• Health and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!)
• Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay). For eligibility requirements please visit myACI Benefits
• Leaders invested in your training, career growth and development
• An inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities we serve