Produce Manager

Albertsons • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

The Produce Manager leads all aspects of the Produce Department, including sales growth, product quality, merchandising, inventory management, food safety, customer service, and associate development. The role ensures customers receive fresh produce while maintaining attractive displays, efficient operations, and a positive shopping experience. The manager is accountable for achieving department financial goals, minimizing shrink, and developing a high-performing team.

The role oversees daily department operations, product freshness and quality, customer service, team leadership, financial performance, safety, and compliance. It includes managing inventory and schedules, meeting sales and profitability goals, maintaining sanitation and food safety standards, and ensuring department equipment is used safely.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous produce or grocery retail experience.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Excellent customer service and communication abilities.
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Ability to bend, reach, stoop, kneel, and twist frequently.
• Ability to work in refrigerated and wet environments as needed.
• Ability to safely operate department equipment.
• Knowledge of produce merchandising and display techniques, inventory management and ordering, freshness and quality standards, food safety and sanitation, labor management and workforce scheduling, customer service and sales development, team leadership and associate development, and financial analysis and department performance management.

Nice To Haves

• Supervisory or management experience.
• Knowledge of produce handling, merchandising, and freshness standards.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily Produce Department operations to maintain quality, freshness, and product availability.
• Maintain appealing displays, accurate pricing and signage, and company display standards.
• Ensure product rotation, culling, stocking, and replenishment throughout the day.
• Order and manage inventory to meet demand while minimizing shrink and waste.
• Execute promotional programs, seasonal merchandising plans, and company initiatives.
• Monitor produce quality and freshness; inspect incoming shipments and promptly remove damaged, spoiled, or unsellable products.
• Ensure proper product storage, handling, and rotation procedures.
• Provide customer service and product knowledge, assist with selections and product information, and address customer concerns and requests.
• Promote sales through suggestive selling and product recommendations.
• Recruit, train, coach, and develop department associates.
• Create schedules that support customer demand and labor objectives; provide feedback, coaching, and recognition.
• Foster teamwork, accountability, and customer service, and lead associates in meeting operational and merchandising standards.
• Monitor sales, gross profit, labor, shrink, and inventory performance and develop action plans to meet financial goals.
• Manage expenses through scheduling, ordering, and inventory controls; analyze reports and implement improvements.
• Identify opportunities to increase sales through merchandising and customer engagement.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, food safety standards, and operational procedures.
• Maintain sanitation and cleanliness; inspect for safety concerns and ensure safe use of department equipment.
• Support inventory control and loss prevention initiatives.

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.
• Training, career growth, and development.
• An inclusive work environment with colleagues who reflect the communities served.

What This Job Offers

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