Bakery Ops Specialist

Albertsons Companies • Arlington, TX

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About The Position

The Bakery Operations Specialist monitors, supports, and enforces execution of
the division’s merchandising plan for the Bakery department within assigned
stores. This role is responsible for training, coaching, and developing store
teams to ensure consistent operational, merchandising, and service excellence.

Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail.
Committed
to innovation and fostering a culture of belonging, our team is united with a
unique purpose: to bring people together around the joys of food and to inspire
well-being.
We want talented individuals to be part of this journey!

Locally great and nationally strong, Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) is a
leading food and drug retailer in the U.S. We operate over 2,200 stores, 1,732
pharmacies, 405 fuel centers, 22 distribution facilities, and 19 manufacturing
plants across 34 states and the District of Columbia. Our well-known banners
include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, ACME, Shaw’s, Tom Thumb, United
Supermarkets, United Express, Randalls, Albertson’s Market, Pavilions, Star
Markets, Market Street, Carrs, Haggen, Lucky, Amigos, Andronico’s Community
Markets, King’s, Balducci’s, and Albertson’s Market Street.

Our vision is to be a retail leader admired for national strength with deep
local roots, offering an easy, fun, friendly, and inspiring experience, no
matter how customers choose to shop with us. We celebrate the rich diversity of
the communities we serve, and strive to create a workplace where everyone has
equal access to opportunities and resources, and can fully contribute to their
and our company’s success.

Bring your flavor

Building the future of food and well-being starts with you. Join our team and
bring your best self to the table.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work
performed by the employees assigned to this job and are not the official job
description for the position. All employees must comply with Company, Division,
and Store policies and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties, and skills
of personnel may vary within store and/or from store to store and the official
job description will be provided during the application process.

Albertsons is an Equal Opportunity Employer

This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the
basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability,
veteran status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, or on any other
basis prohibited by law. Consistent with applicable state and local law, the
Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and
conviction records.

Requirements

• 5+ years grocery retail experience with strong operational understanding across Front End, Grocery, and Fresh Departments.
• Previous Department Manager and Store Director experience required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with a wide range of individuals in person and over the phone.
• Marketing orientation with strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Competent math skills to support accurate analysis and operational reporting.
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence, lead, and motivate teams without direct supervisory responsibility.
• Division‑wide travel required, up to 70%.
• Must have reliable transportation and availability for overnight travel.

Nice To Haves

• College degree preferred, or equivalent work experience.

Responsibilities

• Travel to assigned stores to work directly with Department Managers and teams to communicate merchandising plans and ensure execution that meets sales, gross profit, and labor targets.
• Partner with Department Managers and Store Directors on all aspects of product merchandising, production standards, and customer service.
• Visit stores regularly to evaluate department presentation, cleanliness, product quality, compliance, and execution of company programs.
• Measure store‑level performance through department sales, gross profit, and labor percent.
• Review results of merchandising and operational plans, observe department conditions, and provide actionable feedback.
• Provide work guidance to store associates, including product knowledge, sales and marketing techniques, customer engagement, and understanding key profit‑and‑loss drivers.
• Train Department Managers on operational fundamentals and effective management of department performance.
• Assess the effectiveness of training programs through evaluations and follow‑up.
• Provide performance input and feedback to Store Directors regarding Department Managers.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• disability and life insurance
• sick pay
• PTO/Vacation pay
• paid holidays
• bereavement pay and retirement benefits (pension and/or 401(k) eligibility)
• Associates in this position may be eligible for a quarterly bonus, subject to Company bonus plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees