Assistant Produce Manager

Albertsons Companies • Bedford, TX

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About The Position

The Assistant Produce Manager supports the Produce Manager in overseeing the produce department, including merchandising, inventory management, product quality, food safety compliance, customer service, and associate development. The role helps drive sales and profitability while ensuring fresh, high-quality products are consistently available to customers.

The position assists with daily department operations, customer service, team leadership, product quality and food safety, merchandising and sales, and financial performance. It also provides operational direction when the Produce Manager is absent. The work takes place in a fast-paced retail environment and involves standing, walking, bending, reaching, lifting, handling department equipment, and working in refrigerated areas and varying temperatures. The schedule is flexible and may include evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

• Strong leadership, communication, and customer service skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic computer and inventory management skills.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and lift throughout the workday.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in refrigerated environments and varying temperatures.
• Ability to safely use department equipment and tools.
• Flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous produce, grocery, retail, or supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of fresh produce handling, merchandising, and inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing the daily operations of the produce department.
• Support ordering, receiving, stocking, and displaying fresh produce.
• Monitor inventory and rotate products to maintain freshness and minimize shrink.
• Maintain department cleanliness, organization, and presentation standards, including attractive, well-stocked displays.
• Deliver customer service, provide product knowledge, assist with selections and special requests, and resolve concerns professionally.
• Assist with training, coaching, and developing produce associates.
• Support labor scheduling and daily work assignments, foster a positive and customer-focused work environment, and provide operational direction in the Produce Manager’s absence.
• Reinforce company policies, standards, and performance expectations.
• Ensure produce meets quality and freshness standards; monitor rotation, culling, grading, and display conditions.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety regulations; maintain storage temperatures and handling procedures; and complete required records accurately.
• Execute promotional programs, seasonal displays, and merchandising initiatives; ensure accurate pricing, signage, and product placement.
• Maintain in-stock conditions, minimize out-of-stocks, and support sales growth through merchandising and customer engagement.
• Identify opportunities to improve department performance and customer satisfaction.
• Assist in achieving department sales, gross margin, shrink, and labor goals; control waste; support productivity and expense initiatives; and help analyze performance and implement improvement plans.

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.
• Inclusive work environment with colleagues who reflect the communities served.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed