Assistant Produce Manager
Job Description
The Assistant Produce Manager supports the Produce Manager in overseeing the daily operations of the Produce Department. This role is responsible for ensuring high-quality presentation, fresh product availability, food safety compliance, and delivering an exceptional customer experience. The Assistant Produce Manager helps drive sales, manages inventory, and leads department associates to meet operational and financial goals.
Key Responsibilities Department Operations- Assist in managing all daily Produce Department operations
- Ensure proper rotation, stocking, and replenishment of all produce items
- Maintain clean, organized, and visually appealing displays
- Monitor product quality and remove unacceptable items promptly
- Execute merchandising plans and seasonal displays
- Support ordering and receiving processes to maintain optimal inventory levels
- Assist in controlling shrink, spoilage, and waste
- Verify all deliveries for accuracy, quality, and compliance
- Maintain proper backroom organization and storage standards
- Provide outstanding customer service and resolve customer concerns
- Ensure product freshness, availability, and clear pricing/signage
- Educate customers on produce selection, storage, and preparation when needed
- Ensure full compliance with food safety and sanitation standards
- Maintain proper temperature controls and handling procedures
- Adhere to company policies and regulatory requirements
- Support audit readiness and execution
- Assist in supervising, training, and developing Produce associates
- Support scheduling and ensure proper labor coverage
- Provide coaching and feedback to improve team performance
- Promote a safe, inclusive, and productive work environment
- Support efforts to achieve department sales and profitability goals
- Monitor movement of high-volume and seasonal items
- Assist in execution of weekly ads and promotional plans
- Identify opportunities to improve sales and reduce shrink
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- 1–3 years of experience in retail, grocery, or produce operations preferred
- Strong knowledge of fresh produce handling and quality standards
- Basic understanding of inventory and merchandising principles
- Strong communication and leadership skills
- Regular standing, walking, lifting, and bending
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
- Work in varied temperature environments (coolers and sales floor)
- Flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays
- Customer Focus
- Attention to Detail
- Team Leadership
- Execution & Follow-Through
- Product Knowledge
- Accountability
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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