Produce Manager Spokane Valley, WA.

Albertsons Companies • Spokane Valley, WA

1d • $17 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

Albertsons Companies is hiring a Produce Manager to oversee daily produce department operations and maintain high standards for freshness, quality, merchandising, and customer service. The role is hands-on and fast-paced, with responsibility for driving sales through effective merchandising and inventory control and for ensuring customers can find vibrant, market-fresh produce.

The manager leads and develops produce associates, plans labor schedules, executes corporate merchandising programs and promotions, manages ordering and product rotation, and controls shrink. The role also requires maintaining food safety, sanitation, safety, and company operational standards. Candidates must have flexible availability, including weekends and holidays, and be able to handle and move product and work in coolers and refrigerated environments. No travel is required.

Requirements

• Strong customer-service mindset and 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

• Oversee daily Produce Department operations, focusing 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.
• Keep produce displays full, fresh, clean, and visually appealing.
• Rotate products, remove damaged or unsellable items, and maintain freshness standards.
• Order, receive, inspect, and store products in accordance with 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.

Benefits

• Competitive wages paid weekly.
• 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.
• Inclusive work environment with colleagues who reflect the communities served.
• Benefits may include vision, disability and life insurance, accrued sick pay, 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, if applicable.

What This Job Offers

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