Assistant Produce Manager
Job Description
Position Summary
The Assistant Produce Manager supports the Produce Manager in overseeing daily department operations, ensuring fresh, high-quality products, strong sales performance, and an outstanding customer experience. This role helps lead the produce team, maintains merchandising standards, and ensures food safety and inventory controls are consistently executed.
Key Responsibilities
Department Operations
- Assist in managing daily produce department functions including stocking, rotation, and product presentation
- Ensure product freshness, quality, and proper handling at all times
- Maintain accurate pricing, signage, and planogram execution
- Support ordering and inventory management to achieve optimal in-stock conditions
Customer Service
- Deliver exceptional service by assisting customers with product selection and providing product knowledge
- Resolve customer concerns quickly and professionally
- Promote seasonal items, featured products, and healthy meal solutions
Inventory & Shrink Control
- Support inventory accuracy through proper receiving, stocking, and rotation (FIFO) practices
- Monitor and reduce shrink through proper handling, culling, and storage procedures
- Assist with periodic inventory counts and department audits
Team Leadership & Development
- Support supervision of produce associates, ensuring productivity and adherence to standards
- Assist with training, coaching, and developing team members
- Help create a positive, team-oriented work environment focused on accountability and performance
Merchandising & Visual Standards
- Maintain a clean, fully stocked, and visually appealing department
- Build and maintain attractive displays that drive sales
- Ensure wet rack, tables, and displays are properly rotated, filled, and signed
Safety & Food Compliance
- Follow all food safety, sanitation, and health regulations
- Maintain proper temperature control and product handling standards
- Ensure a safe working environment by enforcing safety policies and procedures
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- 2+ years of grocery or produce experience preferred
- Previous leadership or supervisory experience is a plus
- Strong communication, organization, and time management skills
- Knowledge of produce products, handling, and merchandising preferred
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs frequently
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, and work in wet/cold conditions for extended periods
- Flexible schedule including early mornings, weekends, and holidays
Key Competencies
- Product Quality & Freshness Focus
- Customer Service Excellence
- Leadership & Team Support
- Attention to Detail
- Merchandising Execution
Career Path Opportunities
- Produce Manager
- Assistant Sales Manager
- Store Leadership Roles
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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