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.

Purpose

The Assistant Produce Manager supports the Produce Manager in overseeing the daily operations of the Produce Department. This position assists with inventory management, merchandising, employee supervision, product quality, and customer service to ensure the department achieves sales, profitability, and operational goals. The Assistant Produce Manager helps maintain the highest standards of freshness, food safety, and department presentation while serving as the acting department leader in the absence of the Produce Manager.

Key Responsibilities Leadership & Team Development

• Assist in leading, coaching, and developing Produce Department employees.
• Support hiring, onboarding, and training of new team members.
• Provide daily direction, feedback, and performance coaching to department associates.
• Promote a culture of teamwork, accountability, safety, and customer service excellence.
• Assist with department scheduling and labor management.

Department Operations

• Support daily Produce Department operations to ensure efficient execution and product availability.
• Assist with stocking, replenishment, rotation, trimming, culling, and display maintenance.
• Ensure department sales areas, coolers, and storage areas remain clean and organized.
• Monitor department conditions and maintain operational readiness throughout the day.
• Serve as acting department leader in the absence of the Produce Manager.

Customer Service

• Deliver exceptional customer service and promote a customer-focused environment.
• Assist customers with product selection, product information, and special requests.
• Resolve customer concerns promptly and professionally.
• Ensure department associates consistently provide friendly and knowledgeable service.
• Support initiatives that increase customer satisfaction and loyalty.

Product Quality & Freshness

• Ensure all produce meets company quality and freshness standards.
• Monitor product rotation using First-In, First-Out (FIFO) practices.
• Remove damaged, out-of-code, or unsaleable products.
• Maintain attractive displays featuring high-quality products.
• Ensure proper handling and storage of all produce items.

Merchandising & Sales

• Assist in executing merchandising plans, seasonal promotions, and sales programs.
• Maintain visually appealing, fully stocked, and properly signed displays.
• Monitor product movement and sales trends to support ordering decisions.
• Support sales-building initiatives and promotional events.
• Identify opportunities to improve department sales and profitability.

Inventory Management & Shrink Control

• Assist with ordering, receiving, inventory control, and product replenishment.
• Monitor inventory levels to maintain strong in-stock conditions.
• Support inventory counts and department audits.
• Minimize shrink through proper rotation, handling, and inventory management practices.
• Assist in investigating inventory discrepancies and implementing corrective actions.

Food Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with company food safety, sanitation, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain proper storage temperatures and handling procedures.
• Ensure department work areas, equipment, and displays are clean and sanitary.
• Promote workplace safety and immediately address safety concerns.
• Maintain compliance with all company operational standards and policies.

Operational Performance

• Support achievement of department sales, labor, productivity, and profitability goals.
• Monitor daily workflow and employee productivity.
• Assist in implementing action plans to improve department performance.
• Communicate operational opportunities and concerns to department leadership.
• Support store-wide initiatives and business objectives.

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

Our Values - Click below to view video: ACI Values

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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