Assistant Produce Manager

Albertsons Companies•Kailua, HI

12d

About The Position

The Assistant Produce Manager oversees daily produce department operations, maintaining freshness, quality, merchandising standards, and customer service. This hands-on leadership role supports sales through effective merchandising and inventory control, manages schedules and associates, and ensures the department meets food safety, sanitation, safety, and company operational standards. The manager helps set quality standards, supports team development, and delivers attractive, market-fresh produce for customers.

Requirements

Strong customer-service mindset with attention to freshness and detail.
Effective leadership, communication, and coaching skills.
Strong organization, prioritization, and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to lead in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
Knowledge of produce merchandising and freshness execution.
Knowledge of inventory management, ordering, and shrink control.
Knowledge of labor planning, scheduling, and associate supervision.
Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and compliance execution.
Knowledge of produce handling, rotation, and freshness standards.
Knowledge of retail merchandising and promotional execution.
Knowledge of store systems and inventory tools.
Ability to review sales, shrink, and inventory data to drive results.
Ability to train and develop associates.
Ability to lift, move, and stack product and work in coolers and refrigerated environments.
Flexible availability, including weekends and holidays.
Reliable attendance and compliance with company policies, food safety standards, and the Code of Business Conduct.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily Produce Department operations, with a focus on freshness, quality, and customer service.
Deliver knowledgeable, friendly service and ensure associates demonstrate strong product knowledge.
Execute corporate merchandising programs, planograms, seasonal sets, and promotional displays.
Maintain full, fresh, clean, and visually appealing produce displays.
Rotate products, remove damaged or unsellable items, and maintain freshness standards.
Order, receive, inspect, and store products according to food safety and rotation guidelines.
Manage shrink through inventory controls, root-cause identification, and waste-reduction strategies.
Build and manage labor schedules aligned with business needs.
Train, coach, and develop produce associates while maintaining a positive team environment.
Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, safety, and company operational standards.

Benefits

Competitive wages paid weekly
Associate discounts
Medical benefits for eligible associates
Dental benefits for eligible associates
401(k) and other financial well-being benefits for eligible associates
Time off, including vacation, holidays, and sick pay, subject to eligibility
Training, career growth, and development
Inclusive work environment
Benefits may include vision, disability and life insurance, sick pay, PTO/vacation pay or flexible time off, paid holidays, bereavement pay, and retirement benefits (pension and/or 401(k) eligibility)
Associates in this position may be eligible for a quarterly bonus, if applicable