Assistant Produce Manager

Albertsons Companies • Amarillo, TX

14d

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. It assists in leading efficient, effective, safe, legal, and profitable department operations. The Assistant Manager may take responsibility for department operations when the Department Manager is absent.

The position involves supporting team members and department leadership, executing company programs, contributing to financial goals, ensuring product quality and availability, maintaining safe and clean conditions, and following food safety procedures. The role may also perform other duties assigned by upper management. The description provides a general overview; duties and requirements may vary by store.

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 perform basic math and computer tasks, including use of Word, Excel, and email.
• Ability to work at a fast-paced but efficient and controlled manner.
• Must maintain Certified Food Safety Manager certification.
• Must be flexible to work various hours or 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.
• Ability to stand for up to 4 hours at a time.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual English/Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Acknowledge, greet, and engage guests in the department, with guest relations and satisfaction as the first priority.
• Assist with interviewing, training, scheduling, performance, and productivity of department team members.
• Help communicate information to the entire department and maintain a positive atmosphere, spirit, and morale.
• Manage time and delegation effectively and demonstrate leadership skills.
• Support and execute division concepts and programs.
• Contribute to meeting financial goals.
• Ensure quality, consistent product availability and solutions for guests.
• Help safeguard, control, and monitor department assets and ensure applicable policies and procedures 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 inventory processes and reporting.
• Handle department issues in the Department Manager's absence, including ordering, delegating, multitasking, forecasting, prioritizing, and merchandising.
• Ensure food safety procedures are followed.
• Train and test checkers on 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 a 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 from company leaders.
• 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