Assistant Produce Manager

Albertsons Companies • Abilene, TX

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About The Position

The Produce Assistant Manager is primarily responsible for guest relations and satisfaction. The role supports the Department Manager with ordering, merchandising, maintaining department conditions, and training department clerks. The Assistant Manager helps lead efficient, effective, safe, legal, and profitable department operations.

The position assists with team leadership, department communications, morale, scheduling, coaching, inventory, financial goals, product availability, safety, and food-safety compliance. When the Department Manager is absent, the Assistant Manager must be able to handle department issues, including ordering, delegation, multitasking, forecasting, prioritizing, and merchandising. The role also includes training and testing checkers in produce recognition and performing other duties requested or required by upper management.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 6 months to 1 year of produce experience.
• Ability to work and communicate professionally with all levels of management and subordinates.
• Ability to self-motivate, solve problems, and work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to stand for long periods, up to 4 hours.
• Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 60 pounds and push and pull up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to work in a refrigerator and/or freezer for long periods.
• Ability to perform physical tasks including bending, squatting, standing, lifting, climbing, pushing, pulling, and walking.
• Technical skills to perform basic math and computer tasks using Word, Excel, and email.
• Ability to work at a fast pace while remaining efficient and controlled.
• Must maintain Certified Food Safety Manager certification.
• Must be flexible to work various hours and shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• Ability to accept supervisory coaching related to performance, work habits, and attitude.
• Ability to function as a team member and get along with others.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual English/Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Acknowledge, greet, and engage guests entering the department.
• Assist with interviewing, training, scheduling, and managing the performance and productivity of department team members.
• Assist with distributing information throughout the department.
• Maintain a positive atmosphere, spirit, and morale within the department.
• Manage time and delegation effectively.
• Support and execute division concepts and programs.
• Contribute to executing and meeting financial goals.
• Ensure quality and consistent product availability and solutions for guests.
• Help safeguard, control, and monitor department assets, and ensure policies and procedures for asset control are implemented.
• Practice safe work habits and maintain store cleanliness, organization, and a safe work environment; encourage team members to do the same.
• Ensure department systems and processes are used consistently and correctly.
• Collaborate with the Department Manager and department leadership team to plan production and promotion goals.
• Assist with coaching and developing team members in accordance with policies and procedures, with support from the Department Manager and Talent Management.
• Help keep department books and manuals updated.
• Assist with coordinating inventory processes and reporting.
• Handle department issues when the Department Manager is absent, including ordering, delegating, multitasking, forecasting, prioritizing, and merchandising.
• Ensure food safety procedures are followed.
• Train and test checkers in accurate produce recognition to support guest satisfaction and correct register charges.
• Demonstrate conflict management skills.
• Perform other duties as requested or required by upper management.

Benefits

• Competitive wages paid weekly.
• Access to up to 50% of earned wages before payday through the company's partnership with Stream.
• Associate discounts.
• Health and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates, including medical, dental, and 401(k).
• Time off, including vacation, holidays, and sick pay, subject to eligibility requirements.
• Training, career growth, and development support.
• An inclusive work environment with colleagues who reflect the communities served.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED