Assistant Produce Manager

Albertsons Companies•Cedar Hill, TX

About The Position

Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. Committed to innovation and fostering a culture of belonging, our team is united with a unique purpose: to bring people together around the joys of food and to inspire well-being. We want talented individuals to be part of this journey! Locally great and nationally strong, Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) is a leading food and drug retailer in the U.S. We operate over 2,200 stores, 1,732 pharmacies, 405 fuel centers, 22 distribution facilities, and 19 manufacturing plants across 34 states and the District of Columbia. Our well-known banners include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, ACME, Shaw’s, Tom Thumb, United Supermarkets, United Express, Randalls, Albertson’s Market, Pavilions, Star Markets, Market Street, Carrs, Haggen, Lucky, Amigos, Andronico’s Community Markets, King’s, Balducci’s, and Albertson’s Market Street. Our vision is to be a retail leader admired for national strength with deep local roots, offering an easy, fun, friendly, and inspiring experience, no matter how customers choose to shop with us. We celebrate the rich diversity of the communities we serve, and strive to create a workplace where everyone has equal access to opportunities and resources, and can fully contribute to their and our company’s success. Bring your flavor Building the future of food and well-being starts with you. Join our team and bring your best self to the table. Disclaimer The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the employees assigned to this job and are not the official job description for the position. All employees must comply with Company, Division, and Store policies and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties, and skills of personnel may vary within store and/or from store to store and the official job description will be provided during the application process. Albertsons is an Equal Opportunity Employer This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Consistent with applicable state and local law, the Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Responsibilities

Maintain an atmosphere of enthusiastic customer awareness with a focus on fast, friendly, and efficient service.
Assist customers with product suggestions and make intercom announcements as needed.
Engage in suggestive selling and other sales techniques through telephone interactions, in‑store announcements, and one‑on-one customer engagement.
Answer and respond to incoming calls professionally; receive and resolve customer complaints, escalating to the Store Director when appropriate.
Assist with daily operational planning and monitor production processes to ensure adherence to company procedures and profitability goals.
Follow and uphold all department standards related to Fresh Made procedures, product freshness, and quality.
Implement correct product preparation techniques using equipment such as pallet jacks, hand trucks, scissors, knives, safety cutters, and the Sterilox machine.
Trim, cut, wrap, tray, display, and water produce items.
Build and maintain produce displays; rotate stock and remove outdated or spoiled product.
Maintain cleanliness and organization of the department, including the produce cooler and work areas.
Execute effective promotional and seasonal displays.
May oversee the operation and maintenance of the Salad Bar and Fresh‑Made areas (where applicable).
Assist in maintaining proper inventory levels consistent with division directives, ensuring product quantity, quality, and freshness.
Stock, rotate, and organize product following company standards.
Control shrink and manage cost‑effective practices within the department.
Enforce proper code‑dating practices for all products in the department.
Assist with physical inventory counts every four weeks.
Monitor employee productivity and assist with evaluating performance.
Help schedule employees to ensure appropriate service levels and adequate coverage.
Maintain working knowledge of all department roles, including opening and closing procedures.
Train employees on department standards, policies, Fresh Made processes, and recordkeeping requirements.
Perform receiving duties including breaking down loads, verifying orders through invoices, inspecting product quality, reporting shortages, and stocking/rotating items.
Adhere to all product temperature requirements, storage guidelines, and packaging standards.
Process administrative paperwork and maintain accurate department records.
Assist with completing and monitoring daily log sheets, Fresh Made production charts, sales and labor documentation, and other required reports.
Maintain knowledge of company policies and guidelines as outlined in the Albertsons/Tom Thumb Employee Handbook.
Ensure proper temperature levels are consistently maintained for all products to meet safety and quality standards.
Perform all duties in alignment with company safety, sanitation, and compliance expectations.