Assistant Produce Manager
Job Description
The Assistant Produce Manager supports the Produce Manager in leading all aspects of the produce department. This role ensures fresh, high-quality product availability, strong merchandising execution, and excellent customer service while driving sales and supporting team performance.
Key Responsibilities Department Operations- Assist in overseeing daily produce department functions including receiving, stocking, trimming, and merchandising
- Ensure all products meet company standards for freshness, quality, and proper rotation
- Maintain full, visually appealing displays that align with merchandising plans and seasonal programs
- Support ordering and inventory control to meet customer demand and minimize shrink
- Help supervise, train, and coach produce associates to ensure strong performance and engagement
- Delegate daily tasks and follow up to ensure completion of department priorities
- Lead by example with strong execution, work ethic, and customer service
- Act as department lead in the absence of the Produce Manager
- Provide friendly, knowledgeable assistance to customers with product selection and inquiries
- Educate customers on product usage, seasonality, and freshness
- Resolve customer concerns quickly and professionally
- Maintain proper rotation practices (FIFO) to ensure product freshness and reduce waste
- Monitor inventory levels and assist with ordering to prevent out-of-stocks and overstock conditions
- Identify shrink issues and support corrective actions to improve profitability
- Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, and temperature standards
- Maintain a clean, organized sales floor, prep areas, and backroom
- Follow all company policies and regulatory requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Previous produce or grocery experience preferred
- Leadership or supervisory experience is a plus
- Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs
- Frequent standing, bending, lifting, and reaching
- Comfortable working in wet and refrigerated conditions
- Fast-paced retail setting
- Exposure to varying temperatures and perishable products
- Flexible scheduling including early mornings, weekends, and holidays
- Strong attention to quality, freshness, and presentation
- Effective leadership and team development skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive results
- Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to service excellence
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.
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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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