Assistant Produce Manager

The Assistant Produce Manager supports the Produce Manager in overseeing daily department operations, ensuring high-quality product presentation, freshness, and availability. This role assists in leading the produce team, driving sales, controlling shrink, and maintaining a clean, organized, and food-safe department that delivers an exceptional shopping experience.

Department Operations

• Assist in managing day-to-day produce department functions
• Ensure product is properly stocked, rotated, and displayed to maximize freshness and appeal
• Maintain full, fresh, and visually appealing displays aligned with merchandising standards
• Support ordering and inventory management to meet sales demand while minimizing shrink

Team Leadership & Support

• Help supervise, train, and develop produce associates
• Provide direction and task prioritization during shifts
• Reinforce productivity standards and hold team accountable for execution
• Promote a positive, team-focused work environment

Merchandising & Sales Execution

• Execute ad items, seasonal programs, and promotional displays
• Ensure accurate pricing, signage, and item location
• Identify opportunities to increase sales through cross-merchandising and display impact
• Maintain awareness of sales trends and adjust displays accordingly

Quality & Freshness Control

• Monitor product quality, ensuring only fresh, market-ready items are available for sale
• Enforce proper rotation practices and date checks
• Remove damaged, spoiled, or outdated product promptly

Shrink & Inventory Management

• Assist in controlling shrink through proper handling, rotation, and ordering practices
• Support inventory counts and ensure backroom organization
• Minimize waste through effective forecasting and execution

Safety & Compliance

• Maintain strict adherence to food safety and sanitation standards
• Ensure department cleanliness, including prep areas, wet racks, and storage
• Follow all safety procedures, including proper equipment use and lifting practices
• Address and report safety hazards immediately

Qualifications

• Prior produce or grocery experience preferred
• Leadership or supervisory experience strongly preferred
• Strong knowledge of produce handling, rotation, and quality standards
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including early mornings, weekends, and holidays
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in wet/cold conditions

Key Competencies

• Leadership and team support
• Attention to quality and freshness
• Execution and time management
• Customer focus
• Accountability and consistency

Working Conditions

• Fast-paced retail environment with frequent physical activity
• Exposure to wet floors and refrigerated conditions
• Standing, lifting, bending, and repetitive motion throughout shift

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.