Produce Department Manager

Albertsons Companies • Lihue, HI

11d • $18 - $26

About The Position

The Produce Department Manager oversees daily produce operations, maintaining freshness, quality, merchandising standards, and customer service. This hands-on, fast-paced leadership role manages displays, product ordering and rotation, inventory and shrink, labor scheduling, and associate training and development. The manager ensures compliance with food safety, sanitation, safety, and company operational standards while supporting department performance and customer trust.

The role requires flexible availability, including weekends and holidays, reliable attendance, and the ability to work with produce in coolers and refrigerated environments. Travel is not required. Albertsons Companies describes itself as a leading U.S. food and drug retailer, operating more than 2,200 stores and other facilities across 34 states and the District of Columbia.

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 handling, rotation, and freshness standards.
• Knowledge of retail merchandising and promotional execution.
• Knowledge of store systems and inventory tools.
• 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.
• Compliance with company policies, food safety standards, and the Code of Business Conduct.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily Produce Department operations with a focus on freshness, quality, and customer service.
• Provide knowledgeable, friendly service and ensure associates demonstrate strong product knowledge.
• Execute corporate merchandising programs, planograms, seasonal sets, and promotional displays.
• Maintain full, fresh, clean, and visually appealing produce displays.
• Rotate product, remove damaged or unsellable items, and maintain freshness standards.
• Order, receive, inspect, and store product according to food safety and rotation guidelines.
• Manage shrink through inventory controls, root-cause identification, and waste-reduction strategies.
• Build and manage labor schedules aligned with business needs.
• Train, coach, and develop produce associates while maintaining a positive team environment.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, safety, and company operational standards.
• Review sales, shrink, and inventory data to drive results.

Benefits

• Competitive wages paid weekly.
• Associate discounts.
• Medical, dental, 401(k), and other health and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates.
• Vacation, holidays, and sick pay, subject to eligibility requirements.
• Training, career growth, and development.
• An inclusive work environment.
• Benefits may include vision, disability and life insurance, PTO or vacation pay or flexible time off, paid holidays, bereavement pay, and retirement benefits, including pension and/or 401(k) eligibility.
• Associates in this position may be eligible for a quarterly bonus.

What This Job Offers

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