Assistant Produce Manager

Position Summary

The Assistant Produce Manager supports the Produce Manager in directing all aspects of Produce Department operations. This position helps ensure high-quality, fresh products are available for customers while maintaining merchandising standards, inventory accuracy, food safety compliance, and exceptional customer service. The Assistant Produce Manager assists with leading department associates, controlling shrink, driving sales, and achieving department profitability goals.

Key Responsibilities Department Operations

• Assist with managing daily Produce Department operations.
• Ensure product displays are attractive, fully stocked, and aligned with company merchandising standards.
• Monitor product quality, freshness, rotation, and code dating.
• Assist with ordering, inventory control, receiving, and stock replenishment activities.
• Maintain accurate pricing, signage, and promotional displays.
• Ensure department cleanliness, organization, and customer readiness at all times.

Customer Service

• Deliver outstanding customer service and promote a positive shopping experience.
• Assist customers with product selection, availability, and produce-related questions.
• Resolve customer concerns promptly and professionally.
• Build customer loyalty through quality products and excellent service.

Leadership & Team Development

• Assist with training, coaching, and developing Produce associates.
• Assign and monitor daily work responsibilities.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, and productivity.
• Support performance management and associate development efforts.
• Assume department leadership responsibilities in the Produce Manager's absence.

Inventory & Merchandising

• Monitor inventory levels and assist with ordering to minimize out-of-stock conditions.
• Help control shrink through proper ordering, handling, rotation, and merchandising practices.
• Execute seasonal, promotional, and special merchandising programs.
• Ensure displays maximize product visibility and sales opportunities.

Food Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and health regulations.
• Monitor proper handling, storage, and temperature control procedures.
• Maintain safe working conditions and compliance with company safety policies.
• Ensure department equipment is clean and functioning properly.

Financial Performance

• Support department sales, profit, labor, and productivity goals.
• Help manage inventory investment and shrink performance.
• Assist with inventory counts and operational reporting.
• Support initiatives designed to improve sales and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous produce, grocery, retail, or food industry experience required.
• Prior supervisory or leadership experience preferred.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Knowledge of produce merchandising, inventory management, and product handling practices preferred.
• Ability to prioritize work and adapt to changing business needs.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Frequent bending, reaching, lifting, and carrying.
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Ability to work in refrigerated coolers and varying temperature environments.
• Ability to push, pull, and maneuver carts, pallets, and merchandise.
• Flexible availability, including weekends, holidays, and varying shifts.

Success Factors

• Strong leadership and team-building abilities.
• Commitment to product quality and freshness.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Attention to detail and operational excellence.
• Dependable, self-motivated, and results-oriented.

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.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the employees assigned to this job and are not the official job description for the position. All employees must comply with Company, Division, and Store policies and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties, and skills of personnel may vary within store and/or from store to store and the official job description will be provided during the application process.

Albertsons is an Equal Opportunity Employer

This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Consistent with applicable state and local law, the Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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