Assistant Produce Manager

Albertsons Companies • Plymouth, MA

3d • $19 - $25

About The Position

The Assistant Produce Manager helps oversee daily produce department operations, with a focus on freshness, quality, presentation, customer service, and sales. This is a fast-paced, hands-on leadership role supporting merchandising, inventory control, food safety, and the performance and development of produce associates. The Assistant Produce Manager helps maintain vibrant, market-fresh displays and may assume responsibility for department operations when the Produce Manager is absent.

Requirements

• Strong customer-service mindset with attention to freshness and detail.
• Effective leadership, communication, and coaching skills.
• Strong organization, prioritization, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to lead in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Knowledge of produce merchandising and freshness execution.
• Knowledge of inventory management, ordering, and shrink control.
• Knowledge of labor planning, scheduling, and associate supervision.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and compliance execution.
• Knowledge of produce handling, rotation, and freshness standards.
• Knowledge of retail merchandising and promotional execution.
• Knowledge of store systems and inventory tools.
• Ability to review sales, shrink, and inventory data to drive results.
• Ability to train and develop associates.
• Ability to lift, move, and stack product and work in coolers and refrigerated environments.
• Flexible availability, including weekends and holidays.
• Reliable attendance and compliance with company policies, food safety standards, and the Code of Business Conduct.

Responsibilities

• Help oversee daily Produce Department operations, focusing on freshness, quality, and customer service.
• Deliver knowledgeable, friendly customer service and ensure associates demonstrate strong product knowledge.
• Assist with corporate merchandising programs, planograms, seasonal sets, and promotional displays.
• Maintain full, fresh, clean, and visually appealing produce displays.
• Assist with product rotation, removal of damaged or unsellable items, and freshness standards.
• Assist with ordering, receiving, inspecting, and storing products according to food safety and rotation guidelines.
• Help manage shrink through inventory controls, root-cause identification, and waste-reduction strategies.
• Assist with building and managing labor schedules aligned with business needs.
• Assist with training, coaching, and developing produce associates while maintaining a positive team environment.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, safety, and company operational standards.
• Perform Produce Department duties as needed and assume responsibility for department operations in the absence of the Produce Manager.

Benefits

• Competitive wages paid weekly.
• 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.
• Inclusive work environment.
• Benefits may include vision, disability and life insurance, PTO or vacation pay or flexible time off, paid holidays, bereavement pay, and retirement benefits (pension and/or 401(k) eligibility).
• Associates in this position may be eligible for a quarterly bonus.

What This Job Offers

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