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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.
Assistant Produce Manager Position Summary
The Assistant Produce Manager supports the Produce Manager in overseeing all aspects of produce department operations, including merchandising, inventory management, product quality, food safety, customer service, and associate development. This position helps ensure the department maintains fresh, high-quality products, attractive displays, and exceptional customer service while achieving sales, shrink, and profitability goals. The Assistant Produce Manager serves as a department leader and assumes responsibility for department operations in the Produce Manager’s absence.
Key Responsibilities Department Operations
- Assist in managing daily produce department operations to ensure product availability, freshness, and presentation standards are maintained.
- Support the receiving, stocking, rotation, and merchandising of fresh fruits, vegetables, and related products.
- Monitor department conditions and ensure displays remain fully stocked, clean, and visually appealing throughout the day.
- Execute merchandising plans, seasonal programs, and promotional displays to drive sales.
- Ensure compliance with company operational standards and procedures.
Customer Service
- Provide outstanding customer service and assist customers with product selection and preparation recommendations.
- Address customer concerns and special requests promptly and professionally.
- Promote product knowledge and suggestive selling techniques to enhance the customer shopping experience.
- Build customer loyalty through consistent service and department excellence.
Food Safety & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with food safety regulations, sanitation requirements, and company policies.
- Monitor product rotation, code dating, and proper handling procedures.
- Maintain department cleanliness and ensure food safety standards are consistently followed.
- Support internal audits, inspections, and corrective action initiatives.
Inventory & Financial Performance
- Assist with ordering, receiving, inventory tracking, and stock control.
- Help manage shrink, spoilage, and product loss through effective inventory management practices.
- Monitor sales trends and department performance metrics.
- Support initiatives designed to improve productivity, sales, and profitability.
- Assist in controlling labor expenses and departmental costs.
Leadership & Team Development
- Assist with recruiting, onboarding, training, and developing produce associates.
- Provide coaching, direction, and performance feedback to team members.
- Promote teamwork, accountability, and a customer-focused culture.
- Assist with scheduling to ensure adequate department coverage.
- Serve as acting department leader when the Produce Manager is absent.
Qualifications Required
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Previous experience in produce, grocery, food service, or retail operations.
- Strong customer service and communication skills.
- Ability to work flexible schedules, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Ability to lift and move products consistent with job requirements.
Preferred
- Supervisory or leadership experience in a produce or grocery department.
- Knowledge of produce merchandising, inventory control, and food safety practices.
- Experience monitoring sales performance and operational metrics.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Leadership and team development skills.
- Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
- Knowledge of fresh produce handling, merchandising, and quality standards.
- Effective communication and customer service skills.
- Ability to analyze operational and sales performance metrics.
- Problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
- Commitment to food safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced retail environment.
Physical Requirements
- Frequent standing, walking, bending, lifting, and reaching.
- Ability to safely lift products and supplies in accordance with company guidelines.
- Exposure to refrigerated storage areas and varying temperature conditions.
- Ability to perform repetitive tasks while maintaining productivity and safety standards.
Success Measures
- Achievement of department sales, margin, and profitability targets.
- Strong inventory control and shrink management results.
- Consistent compliance with food safety and sanitation standards.
- High levels of customer satisfaction and service quality.
- Successful training, development, and retention of department associates.
- Effective execution of merchandising, promotional, and operational programs.
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
About Us
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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