Produce Manager

Albertsons•Irving, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Produce Manager is responsible for leading all produce department operations, including merchandising, inventory management, food safety, labor execution, and associate development. This role ensures the department consistently delivers fresh, high‑quality produce, strong visual presentation, and excellent customer service while meeting sales, labor, and shrink goals. The Produce Manager plays a key leadership role in one of the store’s most volume‑driven and freshness‑sensitive departments.

Requirements

Directly supervises produce associates
Makes day‑to‑day operational decisions within the produce department
Partners with Store Director and Assistant Store Director on performance management
Does not independently finalize terminations without leadership approval

Responsibilities

Lead daily produce department operations to ensure freshness, quality, and availability
Ensure proper rotation (FIFO), culling, and display standards are consistently followed
Execute planograms, seasonal transitions, and promotional displays
Maintain full, attractive, and customer‑ready produce cases throughout the day
Adjust merchandising and ordering based on sales trends and customer demand
Manage ordering, forecasting, and inventory levels for produce items
Control shrink through effective rotation, handling, and waste management
Monitor damages, out‑of‑dates, and markdowns
Conduct inventory counts and ensure accurate on‑hand levels
Investigate and address inventory variances
Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and health department regulations
Enforce proper handling, storage, and temperature control of fresh products
Maintain clean, safe, and organized prep, cooler, and sales floor areas
Complete required food safety logs, audits, and documentation
Prepare the department for health inspections and internal audits
Hire, train, coach, and develop produce associates
Create schedules to support department needs while managing labor budgets
Assign daily tasks and follow up on execution and productivity
Provide ongoing feedback, recognition, and corrective action as needed
Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and customer service
Plan and manage department labor to meet service levels and budget expectations
Monitor productivity and adjust staffing based on volume and workload
Ensure accurate timekeeping and compliance with attendance policies
Balance labor efficiency with freshness and service standards
Deliver excellent customer service and resolve produce‑related concerns
Educate customers on product selection, seasonality, and freshness
Support special orders and seasonal promotions
Maintain a visible leadership presence on the sales floor