Assistant Produce Manager

Albertsons Companies • Garland, TX

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About The Position

The Assistant Produce Manager supports the Produce Manager in overseeing produce department operations, including merchandising, inventory management, product quality, food safety, customer service, and associate development. The role helps maintain fresh, high-quality products, attractive displays, and exceptional customer service while working toward sales, shrink, and profitability goals. The Assistant Produce Manager serves as a department leader and assumes responsibility for department operations when the Produce Manager is absent.

This position operates in a fast-paced retail environment and includes frequent standing, walking, bending, lifting, and reaching, as well as exposure to refrigerated storage areas and varying temperatures. The role may require flexible schedules, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience in produce, grocery, food service, or retail operations.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to lift and move products consistent with job requirements.
• Leadership and team development skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Knowledge of fresh produce handling, merchandising, and quality standards.
• Ability to analyze operational and sales performance metrics.
• Problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Commitment to food safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Ability to perform frequent standing, walking, bending, lifting, reaching, and repetitive tasks while maintaining productivity and safety standards.
• Ability to safely lift products and supplies in accordance with company guidelines.

Nice To Haves

• Supervisory or leadership experience in a produce or grocery department.
• Knowledge of produce merchandising, inventory control, and food safety practices.
• Experience monitoring sales performance and operational metrics.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily produce department operations, maintaining product availability, freshness, and presentation standards.
• Support receiving, stocking, rotation, and merchandising of fresh produce and related products.
• Monitor department conditions and keep displays stocked, clean, and visually appealing.
• Execute merchandising plans, seasonal programs, and promotional displays.
• Ensure compliance with company operational standards and procedures.
• Provide customer service, product selection and preparation recommendations, and prompt, professional responses to concerns and special requests.
• Promote product knowledge and suggestive selling to improve the customer shopping experience and loyalty.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations, sanitation requirements, and company policies.
• Monitor product rotation, code dating, and proper handling; maintain cleanliness and food safety standards.
• Support audits, inspections, and corrective action initiatives.
• Assist with ordering, receiving, inventory tracking, and stock control.
• Help control shrink, spoilage, product loss, labor expenses, and departmental costs.
• Monitor sales trends and department performance metrics; support productivity, sales, and profitability initiatives.
• Assist with recruiting, onboarding, training, and developing produce associates.
• Provide coaching, direction, and performance feedback to team members and promote teamwork, accountability, and customer focus.
• Assist with scheduling to ensure adequate department coverage.
• Act as department leader when the Produce Manager is absent.

Benefits

• Competitive wages paid weekly.
• Access to up to 50% of earned wages before payday through the company’s 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.
• An inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities served.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED