Assistant Produce Manager

Albertsons • Baton Rouge, LA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Produce Manager supports the Produce Manager in overseeing daily department operations, including product quality and freshness, merchandising, inventory control, and customer service. The role helps lead associates, drive sales, maintain food safety standards, and carry out department initiatives that contribute to store success. It offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment focused on service and customer relationships.

The Assistant Produce Manager helps supervise daily operations and leads the department when the Produce Manager is absent. The role supports associate hiring, onboarding, training, coaching, development, labor planning, and scheduling. It also assists with customer service, produce quality and presentation, sales and merchandising, ordering and inventory control, financial performance, food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety.

The position involves extended periods of standing and walking, frequently lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, and performing tasks such as pushing, pulling, bending, reaching, stooping, and repetitive movements. The employee must be comfortable in refrigerated environments and handling fresh produce, and able to safely use department equipment including pallet jacks, carts, and display fixtures.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Knowledge of fresh produce products, merchandising techniques, and inventory management practices.
• Strong leadership, communication, and customer service skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and adapt to changing business needs.
• Basic computer, ordering, and inventory system knowledge.
• Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Frequently lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to push, pull, bend, reach, stoop, and perform repetitive tasks.
• Comfort working in refrigerated environments and handling fresh produce products.
• Ability to safely operate department equipment, including pallet jacks, carts, and display fixtures.

Nice To Haves

• Previous produce, grocery retail, food service, or supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in supervising and directing daily produce department operations and lead the department in the Produce Manager’s absence.
• Support hiring, onboarding, training, coaching, and development of produce associates.
• Assist with labor planning and scheduling to support department needs.
• Provide exceptional customer service, help customers with produce selections and related requests, and resolve concerns professionally.
• Maintain product freshness, quality, and presentation; monitor inventory, rotation, and freshness dating; and remove unsaleable products to minimize shrink.
• Keep displays attractive, fully stocked, and aligned with company standards, including supporting seasonal transitions and promotional merchandising.
• Execute merchandising plans, ensure pricing and promotional materials are accurate, and support sales goals and profitability.
• Monitor sales trends and customer preferences to identify growth opportunities.
• Assist with ordering, receiving, and inventory control; maintain appropriate inventory levels and accurate department records.
• Support profitability through expense control and waste reduction.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, health, company, operational, and safety standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment and ensure proper use of equipment.
• Train associates on produce handling, merchandising, customer service, and food safety; provide ongoing coaching and performance feedback.
• Support team members’ career development, promote accountability and teamwork, and recognize strong performance.

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.
• Training, career growth, and development.
• An inclusive work environment with colleagues who reflect the communities served.

What This Job Offers

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