Assistant Produce Manager

Albertsons Companies • Norwood, MA

3d • $19 - $25

About The Position

The Assistant Produce Manager helps oversee daily operations of the Produce Department, ensuring freshness, quality, attractive presentation, and strong customer service. The role supports sales through merchandising and inventory control and provides hands-on leadership in a fast-paced, high-volume retail environment. The Assistant Produce Manager supports, trains, and develops associates and may assume responsibility for department operations when the Produce Manager is absent. The position requires flexible availability, including weekends and holidays, and the ability to work in coolers and refrigerated environments and handle produce.

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 produce displays that are full, fresh, clean, and visually appealing.
• Assist with product rotation, remove damaged or unsellable items, and maintain freshness standards.
• Assist with ordering, receiving, inspecting, and storing product 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
• Medical, dental, and 401(k) benefits for eligible associates
• Vacation, holidays, and sick pay
• Training, career growth, and development
• Inclusive work environment
• Benefits may include vision, disability and life insurance, PTO/vacation pay or flexible time off, paid holidays, bereavement pay, and pension and/or 401(k) retirement benefits
• 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