Produce Manager

Albertsons Companies • Londonderry, NH

7d

About The Position

The Produce Manager oversees the daily operations of the Produce Department, maintaining high standards for freshness, quality, presentation, and customer service. The role leads merchandising and inventory activities, supports sales through effective product displays and inventory control, and ensures compliance with food safety, sanitation, safety, and company operating standards.

This is a fast-paced, hands-on leadership role that includes scheduling, training, coaching, and developing associates. The manager supports a positive team environment and helps deliver fresh, market-quality produce customers can trust. The position requires flexible availability, including weekends and holidays, and the ability to work with product 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.
• Manage product rotation, remove damaged or unsellable items, and uphold freshness standards.
• Order, receive, inspect, and store products 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.

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

What This Job Offers

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