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.
Position Purpose
The Produce Manager is responsible for leading all aspects of the Produce Department to ensure exceptional customer service, product freshness, food safety compliance, sales growth, profitability, and team development. This position oversees daily department operations, manages inventory and shrink, drives merchandising excellence, and develops a high-performing team dedicated to delivering fresh, high-quality fruits and vegetables that exceed customer expectations.
Key Responsibilities Department Operations
- Oversee the daily operations of the Produce Department.
- Ensure department standards for cleanliness, organization, safety, and product quality are consistently maintained.
- Execute company programs, seasonal promotions, and operational initiatives.
- Maintain department readiness with appropriate inventory levels and product availability.
- Monitor department performance and implement operational improvements to increase efficiency and customer satisfaction.
Customer Service
- Deliver and promote exceptional customer service throughout the department.
- Assist customers with product selection, preparation suggestions, and produce-related questions.
- Resolve customer concerns promptly and professionally.
- Foster a customer-focused culture that drives satisfaction, loyalty, and repeat business.
- Ensure associates provide friendly, knowledgeable, and efficient service.
Merchandising & Product Presentation
- Maintain attractive, abundant, and visually appealing produce displays.
- Ensure displays are fully stocked, rotated, and merchandised according to company standards.
- Execute seasonal, promotional, and holiday merchandising programs.
- Maintain accurate pricing, signage, and promotional execution.
- Monitor sales trends and adjust displays and inventory levels to maximize sales opportunities.
Inventory Management & Shrink Control
- Manage inventory levels to support sales demand while minimizing excess product and shrink.
- Order produce products based on sales forecasts, seasonal demand, and department needs.
- Monitor product rotation to ensure freshness and quality.
- Conduct inventory counts and maintain accurate department records.
- Implement strategies to reduce shrink through effective ordering, handling, and merchandising practices.
Product Quality & Freshness
- Ensure all produce products meet company standards for freshness, quality, and appearance.
- Inspect products regularly and remove damaged or unsellable merchandise promptly.
- Monitor product handling, storage, and temperature control procedures.
- Maintain high standards for freshness throughout the sales floor and storage areas.
- Promote product knowledge and quality awareness among department associates.
Food Safety & Regulatory Compliance
- Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, health, and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain department sanitation schedules and cleaning procedures.
- Ensure proper product handling, storage, labeling, and display practices.
- Train associates on food safety and sanitation requirements.
- Address food safety concerns immediately and implement corrective actions as needed.
Leadership & Team Development
- Recruit, train, coach, and develop department associates.
- Establish performance expectations and provide ongoing feedback.
- Create schedules that align labor resources with business needs.
- Foster teamwork, accountability, and associate engagement.
- Support succession planning and employee development opportunities.
Financial Accountability
- Manage labor expenses and department operating costs.
- Monitor sales, gross profit, shrink, and productivity results.
- Develop action plans to improve financial and operational performance.
- Achieve departmental sales and profitability goals.
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency while maintaining quality and service standards.
Safety & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and workplace safety standards.
- Maintain a safe and organized work environment.
- Ensure associates are properly trained on equipment operation and safe work practices.
- Address safety concerns and operational issues promptly.
- Promote a culture of safety and accountability throughout the department.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Previous produce, grocery, retail, or related management experience preferred.
- Prior leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
- Knowledge of produce handling, merchandising, inventory management, and food safety principles.
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Basic computer, scheduling, and reporting skills.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
- Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling of products and supplies up to company standards.
- Ability to work in refrigerated and wet environments.
- Frequent bending, reaching, kneeling, and repetitive hand movements.
- Ability to safely operate pallet jacks, carts, ladders, balers, and other department equipment.
Key Competencies
- Leadership
- Customer Focus
- Team Development
- Food Safety Compliance
- Product Quality Management
- Merchandising Excellence
- Inventory Management
- Financial Acumen
- Operational Excellence
- Communication
- Accountability
- Results Orientation
The Produce Manager plays a vital role in delivering fresh, high-quality fruits and vegetables while driving department sales, ensuring food safety compliance, developing associates, maintaining merchandising excellence, and supporting the overall success of the store.
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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