Produce Manager-Fairfax

Albertsons Companies • Fairfax, VA

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About The Position

The Produce Department Manager oversees daily produce operations, maintaining freshness, quality, presentation, and customer-service standards. The role leads associates, manages merchandising and inventory, and drives sales and department performance in a fast-paced, high-volume retail environment. The manager orders and handles produce, controls shrink, plans labor, and ensures compliance with food safety, sanitation, safety, and company operating standards. The position requires flexible availability, including weekends and holidays, and the ability to work in coolers and refrigerated environments.

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 train and develop associates.
• Ability to lift, move, and stack product and work in coolers and refrigerated environments.
• Flexible availability, including weekends and holidays, and 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.
• Deliver knowledgeable, friendly customer 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 according to 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.
• Health and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates, including medical, dental, and 401(k).
• Time off, including vacation, holidays, and sick pay; eligibility requirements apply.
• Training, career growth, and development.
• Inclusive work environment.
• Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, sick pay, PTO/vacation pay or flexible time off, paid holidays, bereavement pay, and retirement benefits (pension and/or 401(k) eligibility).
• 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