Assistant Grocery Manager

Albertsons Companies•Burleson, TX

About The Position

The Assistant Grocery Manager supports the Grocery Manager in overseeing daily grocery department operations, ensuring efficient execution of merchandising, inventory control, labor management, and customer service standards. This role helps lead associates, maintains department conditions, and assists in achieving sales, shrink, and operational goals. 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. 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. Building the future of food and well-being starts with you. Join our team and bring your best self to the table.

Requirements

Previous grocery, retail, or supervisory experience preferred
Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills
Ability to work in a fast‑paced retail environment
Flexible availability, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays
Ability to lift, stock, and stand for extended periods

Responsibilities

Assist with daily grocery department operations, including stocking, rotation, receiving, and merchandising
Ensure shelves, displays, and promotional areas are properly stocked and maintained
Monitor inventory levels and support ordering and replenishment processes
Help control shrink, damages, and out‑of‑stocks
Assist in training, scheduling, and supervising grocery associates
Provide coaching, direction, and feedback to team members
Support performance management and accountability standards
Lead the department in the Grocery Manager’s absence
Ensure a positive shopping experience by maintaining a clean, organized, and customer‑ready department
Assist customers with product inquiries, location, and concerns
Address customer issues promptly and professionally
Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, and operational procedures
Support proper product handling, rotation, and backroom organization
Promote a safe working environment for associates and customers
Execute planograms, price changes, and promotional displays
Monitor sales trends and assist with product placement adjustments
Partner with store leadership to support overall store objectives