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 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 high standards of freshness, presentation, and profitability while delivering an exceptional shopping experience.
Key Responsibilities Department Operations
- Assist in managing daily produce department operations to ensure efficiency, product availability, and department readiness.
- Ensure fresh fruits, vegetables, and related products are properly stocked, rotated, and merchandised.
- Monitor product quality, freshness, and appearance to maintain company standards.
- Assist with ordering, receiving, inventory control, and shrink management activities.
- Ensure execution of promotional programs, seasonal displays, and merchandising plans.
- Maintain clean, organized, and visually appealing sales floor displays.
Customer Service
- Provide exceptional customer service and create a positive shopping experience.
- Assist customers with product selection, special orders, and produce-related questions.
- Address customer concerns promptly and professionally.
- Promote a customer-focused culture throughout the department.
- Ensure products are presented in a manner that encourages customer confidence and sales.
Leadership & Team Development
- Assist with training, coaching, and developing produce associates.
- Provide daily direction and operational support to department team members.
- Monitor productivity and ensure adherence to department standards.
- Support scheduling and staffing needs to meet operational requirements.
- Promote teamwork, accountability, and associate engagement.
- Assume department leadership responsibilities in the absence of the Produce Manager.
Inventory & Quality Management
- Monitor inventory levels and assist with proper ordering to maintain in-stock conditions.
- Ensure proper product rotation utilizing First-In, First-Out (FIFO) practices.
- Minimize shrink through effective inventory management and product handling procedures.
- Monitor product receiving processes to ensure quality standards are met.
- Maintain accurate inventory and department records as required.
Food Safety & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with company food safety, sanitation, and health regulations.
- Monitor proper storage, handling, and display of all produce products.
- Maintain department cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Promote workplace safety and proper equipment operation.
- Ensure compliance with all company policies and operational procedures.
Financial Performance
- Assist in achieving departmental sales, labor, and shrink goals.
- Support labor productivity and expense control initiatives.
- Identify opportunities to improve sales, reduce waste, and increase profitability.
- Monitor department metrics and assist with implementing improvement plans.
- Contribute to overall store and department performance objectives.
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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