Assistant Produce Manager

Albertsons Companies • Corinth, TX

19d

About The Position

The Assistant Produce Manager supports the Produce Manager in overseeing the produce department’s operations, including merchandising, inventory management, product quality, food safety compliance, customer service, and associate development. The role helps drive sales and profitability while ensuring fresh, high-quality products are consistently available to customers.

The position assists with department operations, ordering and stocking produce, maintaining product rotation and displays, supporting customer needs, training and directing associates, and carrying out food safety and merchandising standards. It also supports department financial goals by monitoring inventory, waste, labor, and performance, and helping implement improvement plans. The role may provide operational leadership when the Produce Manager is absent.

Requirements

• Strong leadership, communication, and customer service skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic computer and inventory management skills.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and lift throughout the workday.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in refrigerated environments and varying temperatures.
• Ability to safely use department equipment and tools.
• Flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous produce, grocery, retail, or supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of fresh produce handling, merchandising, and inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing the daily operations of the produce department.
• Support ordering, receiving, stocking, and displaying fresh produce products.
• Monitor inventory levels and rotate products to maintain freshness and minimize shrink.
• Maintain department cleanliness, organization, and presentation standards.
• Maintain attractive, well-stocked displays.
• Deliver customer service and provide product knowledge assistance.
• Help customers with produce selections, preparation suggestions, and special requests.
• Resolve customer concerns promptly and professionally.
• Assist with training, coaching, and developing produce associates.
• Support labor scheduling and daily work assignments.
• Promote a positive, productive, customer-focused work environment.
• Provide leadership and operational direction in the Produce Manager’s absence.
• Reinforce company policies, standards, and performance expectations.
• Ensure produce meets company quality and freshness standards.
• Monitor product rotation, culling, grading, and display conditions.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety regulations.
• Maintain proper storage temperatures and handling procedures.
• Complete required documentation, logs, and department records accurately.
• Execute promotional programs, seasonal displays, and merchandising initiatives.
• Ensure accurate pricing, signage, and product placement.
• Maintain optimal in-stock conditions and minimize out-of-stock situations.
• Support sales growth through merchandising and customer engagement.
• Identify opportunities to improve department performance and customer satisfaction.
• Assist in achieving department sales, gross margin, shrink, and labor goals.
• Monitor inventory and control waste to maximize profitability.
• Support productivity improvements and expense management initiatives.
• Analyze department performance and assist in implementing improvement plans.

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.
• Training, career growth, and development.

What This Job Offers

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