Assistant Produce Manager

Albertsons Companies • Lewisville, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Produce Manager supports the Produce Manager in leading all aspects of the Produce Department, including customer service, sales growth, merchandising, inventory management, food safety, and team development. This position assists in ensuring fresh, high-quality products are consistently available while maintaining department standards, operational excellence, and profitability. This role is in a fast-paced, dynamic environment that’s constantly evolving.

Requirements

• Support achievement of sales, gross profit, shrink, and labor goals.
• Monitor inventory levels and assist with ordering to maintain proper stock levels.
• Ensure department readiness for customer demand, seasonal events, and promotions.
• Maintain attractive produce displays that drive sales and enhance the customer experience.
• Ensure proper rotation of products using first-in, first-out (FIFO) practices.
• Inspect products regularly for freshness, quality, and presentation standards.
• Execute company merchandising programs, seasonal displays, and promotional activities.
• Maintain accurate pricing and signage throughout the department.
• Deliver exceptional customer service and foster a customer-focused culture.
• Assist customers with product selection, special orders, and product knowledge.
• Address customer concerns promptly and professionally.
• Promote sales through suggestive selling and product recommendations.
• Assist with hiring, training, coaching, and developing department associates.
• Support scheduling and daily task assignments.
• Provide leadership and direction in the absence of the Produce Manager.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, and a positive work environment.
• Ensure associates follow company policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, and health regulations.
• Maintain department cleanliness, organization, and safety standards.
• Monitor proper storage, handling, and rotation of produce products.
• Support execution of company food safety programs and audit requirements.
• Assist with inventory control and shrink reduction initiatives.
• Review and monitor department inventory levels and movement.
• Help manage department expenses and labor productivity.
• Support achievement of departmental financial objectives.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the day-to-day operation of the Produce Department.
• Ensure department standards for quality, freshness, cleanliness, and food safety are maintained.
• Support achievement of sales, gross profit, shrink, and labor goals.
• Monitor inventory levels and assist with ordering to maintain proper stock levels.
• Ensure department readiness for customer demand, seasonal events, and promotions.
• Maintain attractive produce displays that drive sales and enhance the customer experience.
• Ensure proper rotation of products using first-in, first-out (FIFO) practices.
• Inspect products regularly for freshness, quality, and presentation standards.
• Execute company merchandising programs, seasonal displays, and promotional activities.
• Maintain accurate pricing and signage throughout the department.
• Deliver exceptional customer service and foster a customer-focused culture.
• Assist customers with product selection, special orders, and product knowledge.
• Address customer concerns promptly and professionally.
• Promote sales through suggestive selling and product recommendations.
• Assist with hiring, training, coaching, and developing department associates.
• Support scheduling and daily task assignments.
• Provide leadership and direction in the absence of the Produce Manager.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, and a positive work environment.
• Ensure associates follow company policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, and health regulations.
• Maintain department cleanliness, organization, and safety standards.
• Monitor proper storage, handling, and rotation of produce products.
• Support execution of company food safety programs and audit requirements.
• Assist with inventory control and shrink reduction initiatives.
• Review and monitor department inventory levels and movement.
• Help manage department expenses and labor productivity.
• Support achievement of departmental financial objectives.

Benefits

• Competitive wages paid weekly
• Access to up to 50% of your earned wages before payday, via our partnership with Stream
• Associate discounts
• Medical, Dental, 401k and more!
• Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay)
• Leaders invested in your training, career growth and development
• An inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities we serve

What This Job Offers

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