Assistant Produce Manager

Assistant Produce Manager

Why choose us? 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 all aspects of produce department operations, including merchandising, inventory management, product quality, food safety, customer service, and associate development. This position helps ensure the department maintains fresh, high-quality products, achieves sales and profit goals, and delivers an exceptional shopping experience for customers.

Key Responsibilities Department Operations

• Assist in managing daily produce department operations.
• Ensure produce displays are fully stocked, fresh, attractive, and merchandised according to company standards.
• Monitor product quality, freshness, rotation, and presentation throughout the day.
• Support production and replenishment plans to meet customer demand while minimizing shrink.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe sales floor, prep, and storage areas.

Team Leadership

• Assist with training, coaching, and developing produce associates.
• Provide daily direction and support to team members.
• Promote a positive work environment focused on teamwork, accountability, and customer service.
• Serve as acting department leader when the Produce Manager is absent.
• Assist with performance management and associate development efforts.

Customer Service

• Deliver exceptional customer service and create a welcoming shopping experience.
• Assist customers with product selection, seasonal offerings, and produce-related questions.
• Resolve customer concerns promptly and professionally.
• Promote department programs, featured items, and seasonal promotions.

Food Safety and Compliance

• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards.
• Monitor proper handling, storage, rotation, and display of all produce items.
• Verify associates follow established safety and operational procedures.
• Maintain readiness for company audits and regulatory inspections.

Inventory and Financial Management

• Assist with ordering, receiving, and inventory control.
• Monitor sales, shrink, gross profit, and labor performance.
• Support labor scheduling efforts based on business needs.
• Help achieve department sales, shrink, and profitability goals.
• Assist in controlling waste through effective inventory management and product rotation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous produce, retail grocery, food service, or supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong customer service and leadership skills.
• Knowledge of produce handling, merchandising, and inventory management preferred.
• Basic math, communication, and computer skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced retail environment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Leadership and team development skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of produce quality standards, merchandising, and shrink control practices.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and adapt to changing business demands.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling of up to 50 pounds.
• Frequent bending, reaching, twisting, kneeling, and repetitive hand movements.
• Ability to work in refrigerated storage areas and varying temperatures.
• Flexible availability, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Success Measures

• Achievement of department sales and profitability goals.
• High levels of customer satisfaction and service execution.
• Effective inventory management and shrink control.
• Compliance with food safety, sanitation, and safety standards.
• Development and retention of a productive produce team.
• Consistent execution of merchandising, quality, and operational standards.

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

Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. Committed to innovation and fostering a culture of belonging, our team is united with a unique purpose: to bring people together around the joys of food and to inspire well-being. We want talented individuals to be part of this journey! Locally great and nationally strong, Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) is a leading food and drug retailer in the U.S. We operate over 2,200 stores, 1,732 pharmacies, 405 fuel centers, 22 distribution facilities, and 19 manufacturing plants across 34 states and the District of Columbia. Our well-known banners include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, ACME, Shaw's, Tom Thumb, United Supermarkets, United Express, Randalls, Albertson's Market, Pavilions, Star Markets, Market Street, Carrs, Haggen, Lucky, Amigos, Andronico's Community Markets, King's, Balducci's, and Albertson's Market Street. Our vision is to be a retail leader admired for national strength with deep local roots, offering an easy, fun, friendly, and inspiring experience, no matter how customers choose to shop with us. We celebrate the rich diversity of the communities we serve, and strive to create a workplace where everyone has equal access to opportunities and resources, and can fully contribute to their and our company's success. Bring your flavor Building the future of food and well-being starts with you. Join our team and bring your best self to the table.