Assistant Produce Manager

Albertsons Companies • Richardson, TX

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Produce Manager supports the Produce Manager in overseeing daily department operations and ensuring exceptional product quality, freshness, merchandising, inventory control, and customer service. The role helps lead associates, drive sales, maintain food safety standards, and execute initiatives that contribute to the store’s success. The Assistant Produce Manager leads the department when the Produce Manager is absent and helps create a positive, productive, customer-focused work environment.

This position helps maintain fresh, high-quality products and attractive, well-stocked displays; supports ordering, inventory control, and department profitability; and ensures compliance with food safety, sanitation, health, and workplace safety requirements. It also contributes to associate training and development and to an outstanding shopping experience.

The work involves standing and walking for extended periods, frequently lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, and pushing, pulling, bending, reaching, stooping, and performing repetitive tasks. The role includes working in refrigerated environments, handling fresh produce, and safely operating equipment such as pallet jacks, carts, and display fixtures. Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, is required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous produce, grocery retail, food service, or supervisory experience preferred.
• Knowledge of fresh produce products, merchandising techniques, and inventory management practices.
• Strong leadership, communication, and customer service skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and adapt to changing business needs.
• Basic computer, ordering, and inventory system knowledge.
• Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods; frequently lift and carry up to 50 pounds; and push, pull, bend, reach, stoop, and perform repetitive tasks.
• Comfort working in refrigerated environments and handling fresh produce.
• Ability to safely operate department equipment, including pallet jacks, carts, and display fixtures.

Nice To Haves

• Strong leadership and team development skills.
• Commitment to freshness, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to drive sales while effectively managing shrink and expenses.
• Strong attention to detail and merchandising execution.
• Dependability, adaptability, and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Assist in supervising and directing daily produce department operations and lead the department in the Produce Manager’s absence.
• Support hiring, onboarding, training, coaching, and development of produce associates; provide performance feedback and encourage accountability and teamwork.
• Assist with labor planning and scheduling to support department needs.
• Provide exceptional customer service, assist customers with produce selections and requests, and resolve customer concerns promptly and professionally.
• Maintain product freshness, quality, and presentation; monitor inventory levels, rotation, and freshness dating; remove unsaleable products and minimize shrink.
• Keep displays attractive, fully stocked, and aligned with company standards; support seasonal transitions and promotional merchandising.
• Execute merchandising plans, ensure pricing and promotional materials are accurate, and support sales goals through effective merchandising and inventory management.
• Monitor sales trends and customer preferences to identify growth opportunities.
• Assist with ordering, receiving, and inventory control; help maintain appropriate stock levels and anticipate customer demand.
• Support department profitability through expense control and waste reduction; maintain accurate inventory, ordering, and department performance records.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, health, company, and workplace safety requirements.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment; monitor proper storage, handling, and rotation of fresh produce and ensure equipment is used properly.

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.
• Leaders invested in 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: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED