Assistant Produce Manager

Albertsons • Carrollton, TX

8d

About The Position

The Assistant Produce Manager supports the Produce Manager in overseeing daily department operations and helps ensure exceptional product quality, freshness, merchandising, inventory control, and customer service. The role assists with leading associates, driving sales, maintaining food safety standards, and carrying out department initiatives that contribute to store success. The position works in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and plays a key role in developing associates, maintaining a well-stocked and visually appealing department, and creating an outstanding shopping experience.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Strong 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist in supervising and directing daily produce department operations, and lead the department when the Produce Manager is absent.
• Support hiring, onboarding, training, coaching, and development of produce associates.
• Help create a positive, productive, customer-focused work environment and assist with labor planning and scheduling.
• Deliver exceptional customer service, help customers with produce selections and special requests, and resolve customer concerns professionally.
• Maintain product freshness, quality, and presentation; monitor inventory levels, rotation, and freshness dating; and remove unsaleable products.
• Keep displays attractive and stocked, and support seasonal transitions and promotional merchandising programs.
• Execute merchandising plans, maintain accurate pricing and signage, monitor sales trends, and support department sales goals.
• Assist with ordering, receiving, inventory control, demand planning, and accurate department recordkeeping.
• Support department profitability through expense control, waste reduction, and shrink management.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, health, company, operational, and workplace safety standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment and ensure proper produce handling, storage, and equipment use.
• Train associates on produce handling, merchandising, customer service, and food safety; provide 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 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.
• 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