Assistant Produce Manager

Albertsons • Richardson, TX

33d • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Produce Manager supports the Produce Manager in leading daily department operations, maintaining high standards for freshness, quality, merchandising, food safety, and customer service. This position helps coordinate stocking and preparation, manage inventory, develop associates, control shrink, and ensure the department remains fresh, full, clean, and visually appealing.

Requirements

• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to lead, coach, and motivate a team.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Working knowledge of produce operations, merchandising, freshness standards, inventory, and food safety practices.
• Strong attention to product quality, freshness, presentation, and detail.
• Ability to recognize product quality issues and take appropriate corrective action.
• Ability to safely operate applicable department equipment after appropriate training.
• Ability to work collaboratively with associates and store leadership.
• Dependable, flexible, and able to work effectively with limited supervision.
• Willingness to learn new processes and take on increased leadership responsibilities.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to bend, reach, lift, carry, push, and pull merchandise, carts, equipment, or supplies as required.
• Ability to perform repetitive stocking, rotating, trimming, preparing, and merchandising activities.
• Ability to work in refrigerated and cooler environments when necessary.
• Ability to safely handle cases and displays of fresh produce throughout the workday.
• Ability to move throughout the department frequently to monitor product conditions and assist customers.
• Must be available to work a flexible schedule based on business needs, which may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Produce Manager with the overall operation and performance of the Produce Department.
• Provide leadership, direction, and support to produce associates throughout the workday.
• Help train, coach, and develop associates on department procedures, product knowledge, food safety, merchandising, and customer service.
• Coordinate daily stocking, preparation, culling, and merchandising activities based on sales and business needs.
• Ensure fruits, vegetables, packaged produce, and other department products meet established standards for freshness, quality, and appearance.
• Maintain attractive, full, and properly merchandised displays throughout the department.
• Regularly inspect products and remove items that are damaged, overripe, spoiled, or do not meet quality standards.
• Monitor product rotation and ensure older inventory is prioritized appropriately.
• Assist with inventory management, ordering, receiving, backstock organization, and product availability.
• Monitor out-of-stocks and take appropriate action to maintain strong in-stock conditions.
• Ensure advertised, promotional, and seasonal products are properly stocked, signed, and merchandised.
• Assist with preparation and packaging of fresh-cut fruit, vegetables, and other department products as applicable.
• Provide friendly, knowledgeable service and assist customers with product selections, availability, and general product questions.
• Maintain department cleanliness and ensure display areas, coolers, preparation areas, storage areas, and equipment meet sanitation standards.
• Ensure associates follow food safety, personal hygiene, temperature control, and safe product-handling procedures.
• Promote safe working practices and immediately address potential safety hazards.
• Assist with associate scheduling and daily work assignments based on business needs.
• Help monitor labor and productivity while maintaining appropriate customer service and stocking coverage.
• Support department sales, profitability, shrink, inventory, and operational goals.
• Conduct department walks and identify opportunities related to freshness, merchandising, cleanliness, pricing, rotation, and in-stock conditions.
• Assist with opening and closing responsibilities as assigned.
• Take responsibility for department operations in the Produce Manager's absence.
• Partner with store leadership and other departments to support overall store priorities and events.
• Perform additional duties as assigned based on business needs.

Benefits

• Competitive wages paid weekly
• Access to up to 50% of your earned wages before payday, via our partnership with Stream
• Associate discounts
• Health and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates (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